‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4: Who’s Returning & Who’s New?
Only Murders in the Building is switching things up for Season 4 as crime-solving trio Charles (Steve Martin), Mabel (Selena Gomez), and Oliver (Martin Short) attempt to unearth the mystery behind Sazz’s (Jane Lynch) shocking Season 3 demise.
Charles’s long-time stunt double and uncanny lookalike fell victim to an unknown assailant while visiting the Arconia. Determined to uncover the identity of Sazz’s killer, Charles, Mabel, and Oliver will travel to Los Angeles for answers, where familiar characters and some new faces are set to join them before their return to New York City.
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Set to premiere August 27, Season 4 already has unveiled the star-studded ensemble behind the latest entry with a teaser trailer, and now Hulu has unveiled an official photo of Martin, Gomez, and Short alongside their lookalikes as their podcast gets the Hollywood treatment. Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Zach Galifianakis play themselves as they step up to portray Charles, Mabel, and Oliver for an adaptation of their story as seen in the fun behind-the-scenes photo, above.
Below, we’re breaking down the cast members who are officially set to return and revealing which performers are joining the mix. And stay tuned for new additions as they’re announced leading up to the Season 4 premiere.
Only Murders in the Building, Season 4 Premiere, Tuesday, August 27, Hulu
Steve Martin as Charles
Was the former star of Brazzos the intended victim of Season 4’s murder mystery? It’s certainly a possibility. We can only imagine the comedic moments that will result due to his anxiety.
Selena Gomez as Mabel
The young podcaster was planning to stick around New York at the end of Season 3, but expressed interest in visiting new flame Tobert, who was relocating to Los Angeles.
Martin Short as Oliver
Following the success of his Broadway hit Death Rattle Dazzle, Oliver will take time to visit his love, Loretta, in Los Angeles, after her star turn as the musical’s lead.
Meryl Streep as Loretta
Fresh off her big Broadway role, Loretta was offered more than one gig in Los Angeles at the end of Season 3. What will she be up to next? We’re eager to see.
Jesse Williams as Tobert
The filmmaker may have headed out west, but he remains a part of Mabel’s story when the show returns for Season 4.
Jane Lynch as Sazz
While there’s no official confirmation regarding Lynch’s reprisal of her kooky character, it’s likely that the show will follow suit with its usual format of incorporating the season’s victim through flashbacks.
Eva Longoria (New Cast Member)
Longoria will play herself as she steps into the role of portraying Mabel for an Only Murders in the Building movie.
Molly Shannon (New Cast Member)
Meanwhile, Shannon is poised to play a Los Angeles businesswoman who is drawn into the New York investigation.
Eugene Levy (New Cast Member)
The Schitt’s Creek star will appear in a recurring capacity as himself.
Kumail Nanjiani (New Cast Member)
Zach Galifianakis (New Cast Member)
The actor will play a version of himself that according to Variety is, “integral to the twist and turns of this season’s investigation.”
Richard Kind (New Cast Member)
The comedic actor is joining the all-star ensemble in a secretive recurring role teased by Deadline.
Daphne Rubin-Vega (New Cast Member)
Rubin-Vega will also play a recurring role that is being kept under wraps.
Jin Ha To (New Cast Member)
Also joining in a recurring role, this actor is known for his roles in Pachinko and Love Life.
Catherine Cohen (New Cast Member)
Cohen will play a recurring role in the season, but her character has yet to be revealed.
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