Only Murders in the Building Adds Another SNL Alum to the Cast

Summary

• Molly Shannon,
  SNL
  alum, joins Steve Martin and Martin Short in season 4 of
  Only Murders in the Building
  as a high-powered businesswoman.
• Shannon’s notable credits include
  A Good Person, Promising Young Woman,
  and
  The Little Hours
  .
• Only Murders in the Building
  has been renewed for a fourth season and will take place in Los Angeles with unfinished business from the third season.

A fellow Saturday Night Live alum is joining Steve Martin and Martin Short for the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building. Molly Shannon, whose roster of memorable characters on SNL includes Sally O’MalleyO’Malley and Mary Katherine Gallagher, has joined the Hulu series in a recurring role. According to Deadline, Shannon will portray a high-powered Los Angeles businesswoman who finds herself drawn into the world of the investigation in New York.

Molly Shannon appeared for six seasons on SNL, from 1995 to 2001, earning an Emmy nod for her work on the sketch comedy series in 2000. On film, the actress’ notable credits include A Good Person, Promising Young Woman, Wild Nights with Emily, The Little Hours, and Other People. The latter earned Shannon 2017 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her small screen credits include HBO’sHBO’s The White Lotus, The Other Two (for which she earned a Critics Choice Award nomination), Divorce, and, most recently, I Love That For You, which landed her a Film Independent Spirit Awards nod for supporting television actor.

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Alongside Martin and Short, Selena Gomez stars in Only Murders in the Building. The trio portrays neighbors living on the Upper East Side of New York. After a mysterious murder occurs in their building, their shared love for true crime leads them to launch a podcast to solve the crime. Since its 2021 premiere, the series has amassed critical praise, a loyal fan base, and many accolades, including multiple Emmy nominations.

Will We See Any Other SNL Alum Join Only Murders in the Building?

Only Murders in the Building was renewed for a fourth season in October 2023, but no word yet on an expected premiere date. While plot details are being kept under wraps, we do know that the upcoming season will see the starring trio depart from their New York building and head to the city of Angels. There’s also some unfinished business to contend with, as the season 3 finale ended with the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles’ (Martin) stunt double.

Only Murders in the Building is written and co-created by Martin and John Hoffman (Grace and Frankie). The two executive produce alongside Short, Gomez, Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal. The series has maintained an impressive cast of guests and recurring stars. Martin, Short, and Gomez have been joined by Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, Lynch, Matthew Broderick, Mel Brooks, Tina Fey, and Nathan Lane, among others.

Another SNL alum recently discussed the idea of joining the Only Murders in the Building team: Chevy Chase. In 1986, Chase starred alongside Martin and Short in Three Amigos! During an appearance on the WTF With Marc Maron podcast, Chase shared his admiration for Martin and Short, adding:

“I hadn’t watched it [Only Murders in the Building] — maybe once, or so. They’re very successful, it’s a big success. I miss them. I mean, I wish I was doing it with them. They’re good, they’re great.”

Despite the kind words, however, Chase said he would not be reaching out to Martin and Short for a role in the series.

All three seasons of
Only Murders in the Building
are streaming on Hulu.

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