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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.