'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3: Everything to Know
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The new season has several big names in the cast, including Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep
Get ready to step back into the Arconia, because Only Murders in the Building season 3 has officially commenced.
Following the season 2 finale in August 2022, which ended with a major time jump and giant cliffhanger, the new season premiered on Aug. 8, 2023.
In the new season, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin reprise their roles as everyone's favorite true-crime-solving trio, and several other big names join the cast this time around.
As teased in the season 2 finale, Paul Rudd joins the cast as Broadway star Ben Glenroy — and many other stars were announced since as the cast shared behind-the-scenes looks from the set.
From who's in the cast to what the new season will be about, here's everything to know about Only Murders in the Building season 3.
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Which cast members return for Only Murders in the Building season 3?
Gomez, Short, and Martin reprise their roles as Mabel Mora, Oliver Putnam and Charles Haden-Savage, respectively. In an Instagram video from set, Gomez also revealed that Andrea Martin would be reprising her role as Joy, Charles' makeup artist and love interest.
Who joins the cast of Only Murders in the Building season 3?
After making a cameo in the season 2 finale, Rudd officially joins the cast as Ben Glenroy in season 3.
Series co-creator and executive producer John Hoffman told PEOPLE the actor's role "was a true bit of dream casting for us" and added, "as those who know our show know well, many twists await regarding the story of 'Ben Glenroy' in our season 3."
Additionally, it was announced that Grey's Anatomy alum Jesse Williams will have a recurring role as a "documentarian with a particular interest in the case that Mabel, Charles and Oliver are working on," per Variety.
In January 2023, the cast teased that Meryl Streep will also be joining the cast as Martin shared a photo with his former It's Complicated costar on set.
Emily in Paris star Ashley Park is also joining the cast in the new season. She previously told E! News that she'll be playing "a Broadway ingénue."
What will Only Murders in the Building season 3 be about?
Like past seasons, the third season follows a new murder mystery. At the end of the season 3 premiere, Mabel, Charles and Oliver witness Ben's dead body crash down in front of them as they take the elevator in the Arconia. In the second episode, the trio decides to make another podcast about Ben's murder.
When did Only Murders in the Building season 3 film?
The new season officially kicked off filming in January 2023. Martin commemorated the occasion by posting a selfie with Short, Gomez, Streep and Rudd, writing, "The filming of Season 3 of 'Only Murders in the Building' has begun! A cast to dream of."
Gomez also shared her excitement about Streep joining the cast as she shared a video of everyone hanging out on set together with the caption, "I could cry 😭 season 3 is coming!"
In March 2023, Short, Martin and Gomez were spotted filming in N.Y.C., with the latter wearing a bridal gown. Hulu perfectly reacted to the photos on Twitter, resharing a photo of Martin and Gomez with the caption, "Only Fathers of the Bride in the Building?," alluding to Martin and Short's previous roles in Father of the Bride.
In April 2023, Gomez confirmed that filming had wrapped as she shared a photo of her and Streep on set. "Well we wrapped season 3 of @onlymurdershulu -I'm not sure I have enough words to explain just how beautiful this season has been," she captioned the post. "It has been deliriously hilarious, challenging and for me, an absolute dream. I'll post more soon. But I'll I leave it with the woman I adore, look up to and love. 🥰"
When did Only Murders in the Building season 3 premiere?
The new season premiered on Aug. 8 dropping the first two episodes on Hulu. The remaining episodes will drop weekly with the season 3 finale airing on Oct. 3.
Will there be an Only Murders in the Building season 4?
A fourth season hasn't been confirmed, but given the show's success and fan base, it seems likely that there will be another season. Though Hoffman previously revealed that he doesn't have a "five-season plan" like other showrunners, he is excited to keep the show going as long as Hulu will allow him.
"I think there's great variety [in terms of the stories that can be told]," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "I know there have been funny discussions about how many murders can there be in one building, but I think that's a fun challenge."
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