Only Murders in the Building, the Hulu drama-comedy starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin, debuted as the most watched comedy series on the streaming platform during its 2021 premiere, and it’s showing no sign of ending soon. Weeks after season two began streaming on the digital platform on June 28, 2022, Deadline reported that Hulu has ordered another season of chaos, mystery, and yes, apparently more murders in the building. And on Oscar Sunday, March 12, Hulu dropped the first footage (which you can see below) of queen Meryl Streep as the newest cast member, and it’s already iconic.
Here’s everything we know so far about Only Murders in the Building season three, which according to the latest press release in early March, is coming “soon.”
Gomez, Short, and Martin are all back. The true-crime-obsessed trio will reprise their roles as Arconia tenants Charles-Haden Savage (Martin), Mabel Mora (Gomez), and Oliver Putnam (Short). No word yet on whether season two stars Cara Delevingne (who shared a kiss onscreen with Gomez) or Nathan Lane will be returning.
There’s another murder (near) the Arconia. (Season two spoiler ahead!) The finale of the second season ends in yet another cliff-hanger, as Ben (Paul Rudd) appears to die while performing in a play opposite Charles, directed by Oliver.
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Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep are joining the cast. Rudd plays Ben Glenroy (the victim) and Streep is Loretta Durkin, Glenroy's Broadway co-star.
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On January 17, Gomez shared a short video of the OMITB season three cast, which includes a surprise appearance from the one and only Meryl Streep.
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Martin also shared a photo of the cast to Instagram. In the shot, Streep wears her hair in loose braids.
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And on March 12, we got our first footage of Streep and Rudd, and let's just say this season can't come soon enough.
And TBH…we're sensing a Loretta-Oliver romance? Take a look at these pics and decide for yourself…
Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter notes that Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams is also joining the show. On February 28, Gomez shared a photo of Williams on set with the caption “So @ijessewilliams is killing it on season 3 guys.” Interesting word choice for a show with “murder” in its title!
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On July 19, Hulu released more stills from the upcoming season, including one that shows Emily in Paris star Ashley Park (in the role of Kimber) during a funeral scene. No other details about her character have been revealed.
A funeral that includes popcorn, so we're guessing a showbiz type.
All signs point to the show’s continuation. “Only Murders in the Building is the true crown jewel of our slate,” Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment president Craig Erwich said in a press release announcing the third season. “Its appeal across generations, the intersection of humor and heart, and its truly original approach are a hallmark of and testament to Dan, John, Steve, Marty, and Selena’s work. We are grateful to be able to continue telling the stories of Charles, Oliver and Mabel to viewers that have consistently shown us they crave more of this story.”
During the press tour for the show, Martin joked to Variety that they want to continue the show until they're old and gray: “Until I’m in a walker, that’s how long I’d like to do it.” Based on the looks of it, it doesn't seem that season three will be the show's last.
Selena’s gonna dance!!! Huge news for Selenators: The pop star will be returning, somewhat, to her musical roots, as new stills show a jazz number:
With Charles?
The premiere drops August 8! The series will air weekly, as previous seasons did.
See you on opening night!
