Molly Shannon Will Appear in New Season of Only Murders in the Building
Saturday Night Live alum Molly Shannon will be joining the cast of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building as a recurring character for the series’ upcoming fourth season.
The announcement comes from Deadline, revealing that the actress “has been tapped for a season-long arc on the mystery comedy.”
You can never go wrong with Molly Shannon ❤️ https://t.co/R8PWDFSurK
— Tilly Pearce (@tillyontelly) February 14, 2024
Shannon, whose recent performances include roles on HBO’s The White Lotus and Showtime’s I Love That for You, will portray “a high-powered LA businesswoman who finds herself drawn into the world of the investigation in NY” in the upcoming installment of the murder mystery program.
Molly Shannon is hilarious and she loves Selena…so glad she is cast in OMITB this season
— Itaintprovost (@itaintprov27875) February 14, 2024
In light of the announcement, many fans took to X to share their excitement about the actress joining the cast. One user writes, “Molly Shannon is hilarious, and she loves Selena. So glad she is cast in OMITB this season.” Those who had previously not viewed the Hulu hit series also expressed that her casting may lead them to finally watch the show. “This might make me finally start watching because I don’t play about Molly Shannon,” another user explains.
This might make me finally start watching because I don't play about Molly Shannon https://t.co/PsBrDYNpBI
— biff (@soup_r_crackers) February 14, 2024
I need to catch up on "Only Murders in the Building", since Molly Shannon is joining the cast.
— Jeff (GETMAGICPOWDER.com) (@aJeffSchiller) February 15, 2024
Shannon is known for her comedic acting and impressive character portrayals, so it will be interesting to see what direction she takes her role in the series in.
every time molly shannon is employed an angel is born https://t.co/oeUC3HhKAm
— liz (@lizlemonknope) February 14, 2024
This news comes shortly after Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich mentioned to Deadline that the crime-solving crew the series centers around will depart from their typical setting of New York and instead take on the adventures of the new season in Los Angeles, California.
Shannon will join cast members Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short on screen as their characters work to solve the murder of stuntwoman Sazz Pataki. Pataki, who is portrayed by Glee star Jane Lynch, was killed in the finale of the program’s third season, leaving viewers wondering about the identity of the culprit as they await the Season Four premiere.
The highly anticipated fourth season of Only Murders in the Building is predicted to be released sometime this year, and viewers can expect more news to come out as the announcement of the premiere approaches.
In the meantime, the first three seasons of the comedic drama can be streamed now on Hulu.
