Only Murders
in the Building
has been a great comeback for Selena Gomez on the television screen.
But it is another gracious addition in her work-bestie Steve Martin’s
portfolio, whose lengthy and impressive career in Hollywood needs no
introduction. The 80-year-old Texas-born actor and musician has entertained
the audience for many decades now with his subtle and smooth comic skills in timeless
classics like Father of the Bride, Planes, Trains & Automobiles
, and others. However, the actor also has a comic gem, which was lost in time, The Jerk.
But Martin fans need not worry, as Netflix is once again to the rescue. As the
platform adds the movie to its collection, get to know all about it.
The Jerk – A roller coater of slapstick comedy
In 1979,
Steve Martin made his movie debut with the wacky comedy The Jerk
, which,
after a long wait, has recently arrived in the world of streaming with Netflix. Known
for its nonstop slapstick humor, the movie also raised some eyebrows when Martin
began the movie with his character Navin Johnson saying “I was born a poor
Black child,”
which was his humorous way of saying that he was
adopted by a family of Black sharecroppers in Mississippi and it took him a
long while to understand that he is different from them.
Happy birthday to Steve Martin, seen here at his best in the poster for ‘The Jerk’ (1979) pic.twitter.com/JazyJHM3D9
— James Hancock (@colebrax) August 14, 2016
The Jerk
revolves around Martin’s Navin Johnson, whose crazy inventions lead him
from rags to riches and vice versa. Present in this mix is a lady motorcycle
racer, a hilarious series of screwball attacks by a deranged ki—r, and
Martin becoming a millionaire through a brilliant invention. The movie also starred
Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Carl Gotlieb, and others, and boasts an 84%
rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie was a golden starter for Martin’s comedy
career, which continues to woo the audience to date with Only Murders in the
Building.
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Starring Steve Martin and the other power cast of Selena Gomez and Martin Short, Only Murders in the
Building
is coming back for a fifth season, rumored for this year.
Only Murders in the Building eyeing a potential 2025 return
Every season
of Only Murders in the Building
brings some unexpected death and deep history
buried in the heart of Arconia. With its 4th season wrapped in August last year,
Steve Martin has mentioned that 2025 is the goal to release the next season, as
per Deadline. The upcoming season will investigate the death of doorman Lester,
who was deleted at the end of last season. And fans could also spot some big Hollywood stars’ appearances.
Only Murders in The Building season 5 backstage ♥️ #omitb pic.twitter.com/xyH0nGbKcZ
— out of context OMITB (@ooctomitb) April 25, 2025
Also known
for its fabulous list of famous guest stars last year,
Steve Martin expressed the desire
to have Cate
Blanchett and the sarcasm king, Ryan Reynolds
, on the show for cameos. While
fans wait for the fifth season of the show, they
can again enjoy The
Jerk
on Netflix, which was once loved by fans in theatres
So, what are your thoughts on Steve Martin’s golden comedy, The Jerk
? Have you seen it or will you be watching it on Netflix? Tell us below.