Charles, Oliver and Mabel are headed west for Season 4 of Hulu‘s Only Murders in the Building, which will arrive on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez unveiled the star-studded trailer at Disney’s Upfront presentation Tuesday, which features a previously unannounced guest star: Melissa McCarthy!
In a February interview with Deadline, Craig Erwich, who oversees ABC, Freeform and Hulu, confirmed that the New York City-based comedy will relocate to California for at least part of Season 4.
“I’m very excited to see Steve [Martin], Martin [Short] and Selena [Gomez] take a little break from the apartment building and come to Los Angeles,” Erwich said. “So in the same way that [series co-creator] John Hoffman used the canvas of Broadway to tell what I think was one of the most unique seasons you’ve ever seen, the same uniqueOnly Murderstake will be applied to Los Angeles.”
In October, Hoffman addressed the possibility of relocating the show to Los Angeles in an interview with TVLine. “I love New York — the characters, the richness, the depth is endless — and it’s a New York show,” he said at the time. “But I don’t want to be afraid of things that make you go, ‘What?’ ‘Where are we?’ ‘Where are they now?’ I think you have to do that so it doesn’t feel too insular.
“[The Arconia] is our apartment building, and much like how we want to get out and be in New York as much as possible, I think you also have to remember this trio and the potential for whatever would be happening in their lives that might lead them to go away for some reason,” he explained. But he assured us that the Arconia will always be a part of the show, adding: “It’sourbuilding! I love it so, and we have devotion to it in every way.”
What else is known about Only Murders in the Building Season 4? Read on to get the latest news on casting, plot, release date and more.
How did OMITB Season 3 end?
In Only Murders in the Building‘s Season 3 finale, Donna and Cliff DeMeo were arrested for the murder of Paul Rudd’s Ben Glenroy, the cast and crew gathered at Oliver’s apartment for his second annualDeath Rattleafterparty.
There, Mabel received an invitation from her director boyfriend Tobert (played by recurring guest star Jesse Williams) to accompany him to California.Oliver, meanwhile, encouraged his girlfriend Loretta (fellow recurring guest star Meryl Streep) to move out west to be with her formerly estranged son Dickie.
Then there was Charles, who was targeted by a killer. Alas, a bullet meant for TV’s Brazzos took out his longtime stunt double Sazz Pataki (who was played since Season 1 by Jane Lynch).
Suffice it to say, he’ll probably want to vacate the Arconia for a while.
What's the plot of OMITB Season 4?
In Only Murders in the Building Season 4, “Charles, Oliver and Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of Season 3 surrounding Charles’ stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki,” according to the official logline. “Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles, where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.”
Who's returning for OMITB Season 4?
Returning for Only Murders in the Building Season 4 are series regulars Steve Martin (Charles Haden Savage), Martin Short (Oliver Putnam), Selena Gomez (Mabel Mora) and Michael Cyril Creighton (Howard Morris). They’ll be joined by returning guest stars Jane Lynch (murder victim Sazz Pataki), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Detective Donna Williams) and Meryl Streep (Loretta Durkin).
Melissa McCarthy Joins OMITB Season 4
Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly, Nine Perfect Strangers) has joinedOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 4 in an undisclosed role. Her casting was first revealed in the trailer above.
Molly Shannon Joins OMITB Season 4
Molly Shannon(Saturday Night Live) has joinedOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 4. She will recur as a “high-powered Los Angeles business woman who finds herself drawn into the world of the investigation in New York,” according to the official character breakdown.
Eva Longoria Joins OMITB Season 4
Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) has joinedOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 4 in the role of…. Eva Longoria, who is cast as Mabel in the movie about the Only Murders podcast. (See photo.)
Eugene Levy Joins OMITB Season 4
Eugene Levy (Schitt’s Creek) has joinedOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 4 in the role of…. Eugene Levy, who is cast as Charles in the movie about the Only Murders podcast. (See photo.)
Kumail Nanjiani Joins OMITB Season 4
Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) has joinedOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 4. According to Hulu, he will play “a character that becomes integral to the twist and turns of this season’s investigation.”
Zach Galifianakis Joins OMITB Season 4
Zach Galifianakis (Baskets) has joinedOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 4 in the role of…. Zach Galifianakis, who is cast as Oliver in the movie about the Only Murders podcast. (See photo.)
Additionally, the following actors have been added in undisclosed roles: Desmin Borges(You’re the Worst),Catherine Cohen (The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous), Jin Ha (Pachinko), Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm), newcomer Lilian Rebelo, stage actress Daphne Rubin-Vega and Siena Werber (Brand New Cherry Flavor).
Does OMITB Season 4 have a release date?
Hulu has confirmed that Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building will premiere Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. New episodes will drop weekly.
TVLine will update this page as more news is made available, so be sure to bookmark it and check back soon.
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