Martin Short not only has an idol status, but also connects with every generation. It's obvious that he plays Oliver Putnam, a cute, whimsical and high-energy Broadway director Murder only in buildings (Season 5 is currently being filmed). While playing Oliver was his second nature, he still found a way to add new, quirky elements to the character's personality. "Sometimes I'll laugh a weird laugh and it becomes something new you say, or I have a cousin who always ends the sentence and says 'Yes, yes,' so I think, maybe I'll let him do that," he told Hollywood Reporter.

With Selena Gomez (Mabel Mora) and his longtime friend Steve Martin (Charles-Haden Savage) on the Hulu show with Short Stars, in the trio, they investigated the murders in a New York City apartment building, while documenting the podcast's investigation. Season 4 centers on the death of Jane Lynch's character Sazz, but also features a stacked guest star lineup that includes Meryl Streep, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis and Melissa McCarthy. As for who would love to see a cameo in the future, he said: "It's great to see Ryan Reynolds The only murder? I'm a fan of many people. How cool is Bill Murray taking office? Kristen Wiig? Now we are talking about it. ”

Most of the details surrounding Season 5 are kept in the package, and the brief facts prove to be a hard nut to break, rather than letting a single secret slip. "You even prompt, you're in trouble." "Someone screams at you." Some fans may wonder if Oliver can head to New Zealand because that's where his new wife, Street, will shoot her TV series at the end of season 4. But Short happily confirmed that he will stay in New York City with the rest of the gang in the upcoming season to resolve the murder. Either way, he hopes fans are happy with the fifth issue. He joked, “I don’t want to see them happyly frustrated, you know, angry.” “No, I’ve seen the four rough times (season 5) and they’re very powerful.”

Understandably, viewers may also think about how many murders may occur before all residents move out, but because the season is “very different from another,” Short said he “never fears what is called a trap”, noting that the show’s writers would “create their way.” That's why he can't choose the season he likes. "They are all gold to me," he explained.

While something new may be brought to each season, Short said there has been one thing that has been consistent since day one. "You can't control the outcome whether it's a movie, a TV or anything you do, and you don't know if the movie is great or good or bad. But what you can protect is the experience." "A set of The only murderI'm proud to say, it's one of the happiest scenes in the performance business, and everyone says the same thing. ”

It is also safe to assume that the guest star isn't the only one who is happy with the show, as it is one of Hulu's most popular comedy series. Plus, Short was nominated for Best Actor in the Emmy series last season’s comedy series – but didn’t win – and for him, every nod was as exciting as the first one. “I don’t think you’ve ever been nominated for the Emmys,” Short said, who has two Emmys, though not for the performance. "It's always exciting, you're always happy. It's a great day when you're nominated. You've had a great dinner that night."

But if Short (who loves a friendly competition with Martin, he has also been nominated for the same category. The only murder The character) finally took home the Emmy figurine for the show after missing out in the past three years, hoping he won't catch up with Coovede before the ceremony. That's the case with the 2025 SAG Awards, when he won the first SAG Best Actor award in the comedy series. "I'm the only one who hasn't been nominated... terrible," he said. Despite being unable to accept the honor in person, he said victory is still a "pleasant experience" especially "if you're recognized by the people you work with, peers and peers. It's probably the highest praise you can get."

With awards or no awards, Short certainly won many memorable characters (who can forget Clifford Daniels, Ed Grimley, Jack Frost and Jiminy Glick?) and iconic comedy moments throughout his career. Ideally, Oliver Putnam The only murder It was indeed over, and he promised to "the exit is like the hip joint."

As for Short himself, there is no need to worry, because he will not go anywhere soon. “I’m not a retired believer based on numbers,” he said. “It’s designed for people who don’t really like work and then they want to relax, or they’re tired, or they just want to do something else. But I love my job.”

The story appears in the June 4th issue of Hollywood Reporter. Click here to subscribe.