Charles, Mabel and Oliver’s podcast doesn’t run out of murder mystery dangers to solve. Think about the ending of season 3 Only murders in the buildingwhich premieres on Hulu on October 3, 2023, ends with another shocking death, this time of a beloved character. Thankfully, viewers don’t have to worry that this cliffhanger isn’t yet resolved. Only murders in the building Hours after the finale premiered, it was officially renewed for a fourth season. Now, the big question is: What’s next for the central trio and murder-ridden Arkonia?
Thanks to the just-released trailer for Season 4, fans are getting a glimpse… and, we have to say, it looks like this season is going to be – dare we say it? – Epic. With a brand new A-list guest star making waves and a murder to be solved, there’s plenty to talk about. Let’s get started.
Is there a trailer?
On August 13, Hulu shared the first trailer for the next season, and fans finally got to see some of the highly anticipated guest stars in action.
Where did we leave things in Season 3?
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Season three unravels the murder of Broadway star Ben Glenroy, played by Paul Rudd. In the season finale, Ben’s murderer is revealed death dazzles Producers Cliff and Donna. But as one mystery is solved, a new one emerges: Charles’ stand-in, Saz, is standing in Charles’ kitchen, shot in the back.
For now, Saz’s killer remains shrouded in mystery, but there’s no doubt that Charles, Mabel and Oliver will be drafting a list of suspects as preparations for Season 4 get underway.
When will the fourth season be released? Only murders in the building Premiere?
Pre-production began quickly as Hulu mercifully didn’t make fans wait for confirmation that the show would be returning for a fourth season. In fact, showrunner John Hoffman told us hollywood reporter The show’s writers will return to work on October 9, 2023, less than a week before the Season 3 finale. On March 1, 2024, series star Selena Gomez confirmed via Instagram Story that filming for the show had resumed.
Now, Hulu has confirmed that fans will get the next installment of OMITB this year. Season 4 will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024with new episodes released every week.
Which actors will return?
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are expected to return for the fourth installment of the series. Additionally, Jane Lynch is expected to return despite her character dying in the finale. Hoffman said that, like previous murder victims in the comedy, Saz’s death will lead to a deeper examination of her life. When asked by TVLine if Lynch would have a larger role in Season 4, Hoffman said, “I hope so!”
Like previous seasons, Season 4 is geared up to bring an impressive cast of big-name guest stars, as well as returning favorites. Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis and Eva Longoria were cast as enhanced versions of themselves in “Charles,” “Oliver” and “Mabel” respectively Own. only murder Film adaptation. Molly Shannon will play a “powerful Los Angeles businesswoman” involved in Sazz’s murder, while Melissa McCarthy will play Charles’ sister .
Undisclosed roles include Katherine Cohen, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Desmin Borges, Jin Ha, Kumail Nanjiani, Lillian Rebello, Richard Kind and Sienna Weber.
Hoffman also joked that he would like previous guest stars to appear as well, schedule permitting. While Meryl Streep has been confirmed to reprise her role as Loretta Dunkin in season three, there’s no official word yet on whether Matthew Broderick and Jesse Williams will return.
Who wants Charles dead?
One of the longest-running jokes on the show is how strikingly similar Saz and Charles look from behind. With that in mind, it’s possible that the killer’s intended victim was actually the real Brazos, Charles Haden Savage. Huffman didn’t confirm the theory to TVLine, but he didn’t deny it either.
“The possibility of who might have had a dispute with Charles that led to this situation is very high,” he explained. “But I think we haven’t introduced another broad avenue where we can learn more about Charles and the world around the events that happened at the end of season three.”
He also noted that Sazz had something important to tell Charles in the finale, but she was killed before she had the chance. If you’re already looking for clues about who the killer might be, a good place to start is the message she tried to spell out on Charles’ kitchen floor in her final moments.
will Only murders in the building Season 4 leaving Arkonia behind?
There’s a lot of talk about California in the season finale, but while the show may take a road trip for an episode or two, Hoffman is most excited for the show by rooting the new mysteries to the roots of the comedy’s first season. Arconia. “What’s also exciting to me about what’s happening at the end of Season 3 is that we just spent the entire season in our building with Gooseberry, and it’s great – so, we’re bringing it back in a way that we haven’t done yet. Construction and checking the potential around the building,” he told the media.
Hoffman also revealed that he is looking forward to learning more about the lives of new and old residents of Arconia. “There is a way for me to open up [Season 4] and give it a new look, but it was really fun to bring it home and get to know Arconia’s tenants on a deeper level,” he said. “Whether it’s past tenants, tenants we haven’t met yet, or family connections… [We have] There are beloved characters out there and we have [tenants] They may know something about others in the building that our trio has yet to discover. That’s the thing about a building of this scale: there are endless opportunities for rediscovery.
Now, pour a drink for poor Saz and wait Only murders in the building Season 4 has officially begun.
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