In Only Murders in the Building season 3 news, the new season will set up a new murder mystery for the team. Season 2 ended with another mystery to be solved and a surprising star at the center. Starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building season 2 tracked the podcasting trio’s investigation into the murder of Bunny Folger. With Gomez’s Mabel in the crosshairs of the police investigation, more was at stake this time for all of the beloved main characters.
As the investigation widened and the list of suspects narrowed in scope, the possible identity of Bunny’s Only Murders killer was whittled down to a small list that included Tine Fey’s Cinda Canning and those around her. When it was discovered that Bunny’s killer was Cinda’s assistant Poppy, Charles, Mabel, and Oliver cleared their names. Charles’ relationship with Lucy was back on track, and Mabel had made amends with her tortured past. That all changed after a one-year time jump that saw the trio inevitably get involved in another murder that will be the focus of Only Murders in the Building season 3.
The Latest Only Murders In The Building Season 3 News
The biggest news about Only Murders in the Building ahead of season 3 has revolved around casting. Paul Rudd’s appearance in the season 2 finale was a big enough get but then Meryl Streep was confirmed to be joining the show. Now, the latest news reveals that Emily in Paris star Ashley Park will also be part of the cast (via Entertainment Weekly). Selena Gomez has hyped Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy) as a cast member with an on-set selfie together (via Billboard).
Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Is Confirmed
Fans had no worries about the future of the show before finishing season 2. Before the season ended, the Only Murders in the Building season 3 news arrived that Hulu had renewed the series. When revealing the show was returning, Hulu released a statement that called the show the “true crown jewel of our slate.” The streaming service also said that the fans were spread across multiple generations thanks to its “intersection of humor and heart.” The network then guaranteed that Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez were all returning when the release said they would continue to tell their stories.
Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Predicted Release Date
There was a fast turnaround between Only Murders in the Building‘s first two seasons. After the Only Murders in the Building season 2 ending, the same is likely for season 3. Only Murders season 1 premiered on August 31, 2021 and season 2 premiered roughly eight months later in June 2022. Season 3 is already in production and an early summer 2023 premiere is possible.
Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Cast
According to Only Murders in the Building season 3 news, the main three stars will return. One star joining Only Murders in the Building season 3 is Paul Rudd. While he died in season 2, expect his return in season 3 since his death will end up shown in flashbacks. Another newcomer to the show is Caitlin Hammond (The Watcher) in an unspecified role. As noted, joining the show is Jesse Williams in what is reported to be the rule of a documentarian. However, the biggest name coming to the show is Meryl Streep, as the three-time Oscar winner will join the cast in an unspecified role.
Since the three main stars were there to see Ben’s death, they are likely to be at the center of the entire mystery once again. This is good news since Martin hinted in Only Murders in the Building season 2 that he was considering retirement, and as a producer of the show, it looked like the end was near. Martin said when this show ends, he is likely finished, but that isn’t happening yet.
Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Story Details
The Only Murders in the Building season 3 news indicates the murder mystery will center around Paul Rudd’s Ben Glenroy. Introduced as a new character after the time jump in the season 2 finale, Ben Glenroy is an actor who works with Oliver on his Broadway return. On opening night, Ben dies onstage after exchanging words with Charles. The two clearly have a tense dynamic, one that will be explored as Charles, Mabel, and Oliver investigate the death of Ben and start up their podcast once again.
So who killed Ben Glenroy? It looks like Charles could have had something to do with it. They don’t like each other and Charlies vaguely threatens him before he dies, telling him to “stay away from her” and that he “knows what [Ben] did.” While it seems unlikely that Charles killed Ben, it’s possible that the “her” Charles is referring to could have done it. There is also an entire cast of the Broadway show that could be suspects. Only Murders in the Building season 3 will likely introduce these suspects in its premiere as it explores the one-year time jump.