“Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 concluded with a literal bang. The season revealed that the producers of “Death Rattle Dazzle,” Cliff (Wesley Taylor) and Donna (Linda Emond), were responsible for Ben Glenroy’s (Paul Rudd) murder because he was ruining their show. In the final moments, the next murder victim was revealed to be Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch).
Charles’ (Steve Martin) longtime stunt double was in his apartment, getting a bottle of wine to celebrate the Broadway show’s successful opening night, when a bullet shot through the window, hitting her in the chest. As she lay dying, she started writing something with her blood on the kitchen floor before the screen cut to black.
Season 4 will follow Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles, and Oliver (Martin Short) as they search for answers about who killed Sazz, whether the killer was actually targeting Charles, and why anyone would want to kill either of them. Showrunner John Hoffman and his writers will address these questions in the upcoming season.
Hoffman has hinted that the fourth season will explore consequences, though the specifics are yet to be determined. “The idea of what you create is a thing you put out to the world, and sometimes you can’t be prepared for the repercussions of what potentially the world does with your thing, and how they feel about it,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “That’s a challenging line to walk, and sometimes you have to face it in that way. So, the podcast and everything else that’s happened, and what it all means, and what it could have been meaning all along. That’s a really interesting world to look at for these three who stepped in that way.”
Below, THR outlines what is known about “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 so far. (This list will be updated as more information becomes available.)
When Is ‘Only Murders’ Season 4 Coming Out?
The release date for “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 on Hulu in the USA is confirmed for Tuesday, August 27th. The Disney+ release date in the USA has yet to be announced.
Who Will Be in ‘Only Murders’ Season 4?
News about the cast of “Only Murders in the Building” season four is starting to emerge. Fans can be assured that the show’s main trio—Mabel, Charles, and Oliver—will definitely return. Despite the heartbreaking loss of Sazz in season three, Jane Lynch will be back, most likely in flashbacks, similar to Paul Rudd’s role in season three despite his character’s early death.
In an interview with People, Lynch, known for her role in “Glee,” confirmed her return, mentioning “some really great flashbacks” and hinting at another way she will appear in the season without giving specifics. “I don’t want to give it away though, but I’m in it a lot,” she said, revealing she will appear in five out of ten episodes.
Meryl Streep and Jesse Williams, who joined the show in its third season, are also likely to return. Co-creator Hoffman expressed his hope to bring them back, saying, “I love them both, Jesse and Meryl, everyone. I mean, for God’s sakes, I would bring Paul back if we can. Listen, I would bring everyone back, and that might happen. Victims, killers, they’re all able to play in the landscape within this sort of certain narrative ways we can tell our stories.”
It has been confirmed that Streep will reprise her role as Loretta Durkin, Oliver Putnam’s love interest, who received an offer to work in Los Angeles at the end of season three. Rudd will also return in some capacity. “Meryl Streep. Melissa McCarthy. Eugene Levy. Zach Galifianakis. Paul Rudd,” Longoria told Entertainment Tonight about her co-stars. “There was one scene where we were all together, and I was like, ‘How is this my life?’ I’m so excited.”
Other likely returning cast members include Michael Cyril Creighton’s Howard, Ryan Broussard’s Will, Jackie Hoffman’s Uma, Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Detective Dee Williams, Jason Veasey’s Jonathan, and James Caverly’s Theo. Nathan Lane, who missed season three due to scheduling conflicts, has expressed interest in returning if possible. Tina Fey’s Cinda Canning might also return, despite her limited role in season three.
In February, it was announced that Molly Shannon is joining season four as a high-powered Los Angeles businesswoman drawn into the investigation of Sazz’s murder in New York. Not much else is known about her role.
Shannon was the first new cast member announced, but she was soon followed by Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Zach Galifianakis. Initially, their roles were kept secret, but in June, Hulu revealed that Levy, Longoria, and Galifianakis would be playing themselves, taking on the roles of Charles, Mabel, and Oliver in a movie about their podcast.
What Will ‘Only Murders’ Season 4 Plot?
As with previous seasons, the conclusion of season three revealed the murder mystery the trio would tackle in season four. This time, Mabel, Charles, and Oliver are set to investigate the murder of their dear friend and Charles’ longtime stunt double, Sazz. The idea of making Sazz the murder victim was suggested by “Only Murders in the Building” executive producer Jess Rosenthal, which immediately excited Hoffman. He described the idea as both “awful” and “perfect.”
“It immediately sparked a flood of ideas in my head,” he told THR. “So, that was thrilling. And then talking to Jane Lynch about it was very sweet. She was like, ‘I love it.'”
In the final episode of season three, as Sazz was dying, she seemed to be attempting to write something on Charles’ kitchen floor with her blood. The meaning of this remains unknown, but it is sure to be a key element in the next season. Hoffman mentioned that there were discussions during production about how long to focus on her writing attempt and how much to show her finger moving. They decided to keep it abstract for now to maintain flexibility for season four.
“It feels very in her character to send a message,” Hoffman added. “She’s been trying to communicate with Charles throughout the season. She hints at picking up some ham radio chatter in episode five, and in the finale, she says, ‘Can I grab you for a few minutes? It’s a little sensitive.’ So, there’s something on her mind and something she may know that will be revealed.”
Regarding the potential motive for targeting Charles, Hoffman remained vague, noting that there’s much to explore in that direction. They wanted the season four victim to be someone personally close to one of the trio, making the story more impactful. Sazz’s death provided an opportunity to delve deeper into Charles’ connections and their shared history.
“We’ve loved writing Sazz so much, and that’s the beauty of the show: the victims aren’t gone when misfortune befalls them,” Hoffman said. “Jane was excited because it’s a chance to explore Sazz’s big life and her world of stunt doubling in greater depth.”
Is There an ‘Only Murders’ Season 4 Trailer?
“Only Murders in the Building” released its first teaser for the upcoming season during Disney’s upfront presentation in May. The teaser picks up after season three, showing Mabel, Oliver, and Charles celebrating their successful opening night and discovering Sazz’s body on Charles’ kitchen floor.
Despite the shock, Oliver dives into the mystery while Mabel reveals a Hollywood studio wants to turn their podcast into a movie, prompting the trio to head to Los Angeles. The teaser promises the starriest season yet, featuring new characters played by Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, and a surprise appearance by Melissa McCarthy.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the upcoming season of “Only Murders in the Building” promises to be the most star-studded yet, with new characters and a thrilling new mystery following the shocking discovery of Sazz’s body. With a Hollywood studio interested in their podcast, Mabel, Oliver, and Charles are set to take their investigation to Los Angeles, ensuring fans have much to look forward to.
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