Only Murders in the Building season 4: Release date speculation and latest news
The Only Murders in the Building season 4 cast continues to grow.
*Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Only Murders in the Building season 3.*
So far, we've really been treated to some great cast additions to the Only Murders in the Building family, but the announcements just keep coming for the new season.
As well as our three returning leads – Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez – it's now been confirmed that Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Daphne Rubin-Vega (In the Heights) will be joining the cast.
Also recently announced has been comedian Catherine Cohen and Pachinko's Jin Ha, with all four newbies set to star in recurring roles.
Not only that, but it's also been revealed that Desmin Borges (You're the Worst), Siena Werber (Brand New Cherry Flavor) and newcomer Lilian Rebelo will be joining the cast as recurring characters.
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The recent news brings only further exciting additions to an already star-studded cast, which includes Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover trilogy), Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales) and Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek), as well as Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria.
Fans of Only Murders in the Building will also be happy to know that Meryl Streep will be reprising her season 3 role of Loretta Durkin for season 4.
While plot details about season 3 remain a mystery for now, we do know that the main trio of Mabel, Charles and Oliver will be making a move to Los Angeles (at least temporarily) following the end of season 3.
Speaking more about what we can expect to unfold in the fourth season, Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich previously told Deadline: "Well, I’m very excited to see Steve, Martin and Selena take a little break from the apartment building and come to Los Angeles.
"So, in the same way that 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 unique Only Murders take will be applied to Los Angeles, which I’m really excited about."
But when is the new season likely to arrive on our screens, and who else from the cast could return?
Will there be an Only Murders in the Building season 4?
Yes! It has been confirmed that a fourth season of Only Murders in the Building is coming to Disney Plus (and Hulu in the US).
Disney Plus confirmed in an Instagram post in October 2023 that a fourth season has officially been green-lit.
"Only Murders in the Building is coming back for season 4! Let the investigating begin..." the caption read.
We would imagine that we should hear more regarding the future of the show in the coming months, and will make sure to keep this page updated with any new information as soon as we get it.
Only Murders in the Building season 4 release date speculation
So far, all three seasons of Only Murders in the Building have stuck to a fairly regular release schedule, with season 1 releasing in August 2021, season 2 in June 2022 and season 3 in August 2023.
The news of season 4 came after the WGA strikes drew to a close, meaning that writing on the new series could convene soon after the announcement. While we don't know if it will have led to some production delays, some new casting announcements signal that filming could be soon to get underway.
Regardless, the earliest season 4 could arrive would be summer 2024. We'll keep this page updated once we have a sense of the timeline for Only Murders in the Building season 4.
Who will star in Only Murders in the Building season 4?
Only Murders in the Building wouldn't quite be what it is without the main trio now, would it? Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez will all be back as Charles, Oliver and Mabel in season 4.
The new instalment is set to kick off in LA, so it'll be exciting seeing the gang in a new environment.
As for who will be with them, we know that Meryl Streep's Loretta will be making a return, so let's hope her relationship with Oliver is a little more plain-sailing this season.
Streep's return was confirmed by 20th Television president Karey Burke, whose studio produces Only Murders in the Building. She told The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast: "Meryl is returning for next season because she had a tremendous time."
As for Mabel's love interest Tobert (Jesse Williams), it has not yet been revealed if he will be returning for more, but the pair did seem to be discussing their LA future together in the season 3 finale, so here's to hoping.
In terms of new characters, it's now been announced that actress and comedian Molly Shannon will be joining the cast for season 4. Known for her roles in The White Lotus, Saturday Night Live and I Love That for You, Shannon is set to star as a "high powered LA business woman who finds herself drawn into the world of the investigation in NY", according to Deadline.
While we don't have details about their characters, it has also been confirmed that Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria is joining the cast in a recurring role, as well as Eugene Levy and Kumail Nanjiani. Nanjiani's role is said to be "integral to this season’s investigation", with more yet to be revealed.
Another famous face joining the cast is Zach Galifianakis, who hasn't been described as a recurring character but has been said to be "integral to the twist and turns of this season’s investigation".
Further cast announcements include Desmin Borges, Siena Werber and Lilian Rebelo, as well as Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Catherine Cohen and Jin Ha.
While details remain under wraps about their characters for now, Deadline reports that "all new characters will be integral to the twists and turns of the investigation into the murder of Sazz Pataki".
One character whose life hangs in the balance is Charles's stunt double Sazz, played by Jane Lynch. The beloved character appeared to be dead in the season 3 finale, so we would assume her murder will be the central mystery of season 4, maybe meaning we'll get some flashbacks, with Lynch appearing in the series once again.
We're sure plenty more cast announcements are set to come in due course, but for now, these are the cast members confirmed to star in Only Murders in the Building season 4:
- Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
- Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
- Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
- Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
- Molly Shannon as TBC
- Eva Longoria as TBC
- Eugene Levy as TBC
- Kumail Nanjiani as TBC
- Zach Galifianakis as TBC
- Richard Kind as TBC
- Daphne Rubin-Vega as TBC
- Catherine Cohen as TBC
- Jin Ha as TBC
- Desmin Borges as TBC
- Siena Werber as TBC
- Lilian Rebelo as TBC
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What will happen in Only Murders in the Building season 4?
As for what will happen in the fourth season, as usual, plot details will be kept under wraps. But we have a pretty big feeling that the drama will centre on Sazz's murder, especially as the bullet that appears to have killed her was intended for Charles. So, who could be out to kill him?
While the third season revolved around a Broadway show murder, it looks as though the gang will be venturing off to Los Angeles. Previously speaking about the move to LA for season 4, Only Murders in the Building co-creator John Hoffman told Deadline: "Well, we are gonna see if there’s a definite touch of Los Angeles in small doses. We’ll see.
"That is a wish too because there are continuations. It’s not like we put a final period on the interpersonal relationships that were so beautifully built across the season. I loved watching the reactions throughout the season to these personal relationships and what they mean.
"Now the trio is in a situation where with everyone they get involved they wonder, what have I done? Have I gotten involved with someone nefarious and murderous, potentially? I love the audience going with that and feeling it and, and making assumptions, presumptions about all of it and then flipping in ways that are gentler and surprising. We hate losing anybody in the cast like we said about Jane, but we can find ways of keeping them involved as this great ensemble continues."
The trio's friendship was seriously tested in season 3 as Mabel disagreed with the way that Oliver and Charles were investigating, going off on her own and then with love interest Tobert to crack the case of Ben Glenroy's (Paul Rudd) murder.
While we don't know exact plot details just yet, there are some serious open-ended questions going into season 4 – will Charles and Joy (Andrea Martin) rekindle their failed relationship? What will LA have in store for our trio and the batch of new characters set to make an appearance?
Is there a trailer for Only Murders in the Building season 4?
There isn't a trailer available for Only Murders in the Building season 4 yet, but we'll keep this page updated if and when any new footage is released.
In the meantime, you can rewatch the trailer for season 3 right here now.
Only Murders in the Building seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Disney Plus – sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now.
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