Only Murders in the Building Casts More Stars
Actors Kumail Nanjiani, Eugene Levy, and Eva Longoria have joined the star-studded cast of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building for the series’ fourth season.
The murder-mystery comedy features Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin as true-crime-obsessed characters working to solve mysterious deaths around them. Many stars are already announced to appear in the series’ upcoming season, with actors Kumail Nanjiani, Eugene Levy, and Eva Longoria being the latest additions.
On February 22, The Hollywood Reporter shared that Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria will appear as “a recurring character who becomes integral to the twists and turns of the season’s investigation.” Longoria is the second new addition of this season, following Saturday Night Live alumn Molly Shannon. Furthermore, Shannon is set to portray “a high-powered Los Angeles businesswoman” in the upcoming installment.
First Molly Shannon and now Eva Longoria?? Only Murders in the Building is collecting Actors like they're infinity stones. #OMITB https://t.co/8sG4PjmzoC
— Kenny M (@kennaymart) February 22, 2024
Shortly after Longoria’s announcement, Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy joined the cast. On February 27, Variety reported that the actor will also be a recurring character in the Hulu hit series.
So Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, and now Eugene Levy will all be in season 4 of Only Murders In The Building I am loving this!
— Love On (@jakemudd45) February 28, 2024
Moreover, the exciting casting for the season continues to grow. On March 4, Variety revealed that Kumail Nanjiani would appear in Only Murders in the Building. The Silicon Valley star will have a recurring role, with claims his character will be “integral to this season’s investigation.”
Kumail is such a good casting, personally I feel he's the best.
— Stanley tamz (@StanleyTamz) March 4, 2024
In anticipation of the new season, many fans have taken to X to express their excitement about the castings.
EUGENE LEVY AND EVA LONGORIA ON OMITB S4?!!
— ivy ✨ (@lorelaisrose) February 28, 2024
they're collecting all the legends i swear
Looks like the building’s gonna need some extra rooms with all these stars checking in. Kumail stepping into the mystery game is the plot twist I didn't know I needed.
— A n k i s h (@franklyankish) March 4, 2024
As for the plot, the new installment of Only Murders in the Building will center around the murder of stuntwoman Sazz Pataki, portrayed by Jane Lynch. Pataki’s murder, which ended the third season, left viewers with a cliffhanger as they await the story’s next chapter.
Additionally, Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich told Deadline that part of the upcoming season will be in Los Angeles. Further details regarding how each actor’s character adds to the plot are yet to be revealed. However, with such a talented cast, the new chapter is sure to have sensational things in store.
Although there is no release date for the next season of Only Murders in the Building, fans can stream the first three seasons of the dark comedy series on Hulu.
