The three crime-solving musketeers at New York City’s Arconia are getting started on their brand-new case! After two successful seasons of hunting down murderers, the team ofOnly Murders in the Building(2021-Present)is returning with an all-new third season, and we couldn’t be more excited. Created bySteve MartinandJohn Hoffman, the comedy-drama series is set in New York and follows an oddball trio of true-crime fans and neighbors, who team up to investigate mysterious deaths in their prestigious apartment building, the Arconia. The mystery comedy-drama has been critically acclaimed for its unique narrative of crime fiction, but most notably for the performances and on-screen chemistry of the cast members.The first season ofOnly Murders in the Buildingreleased in August 2021, followed by a second season, released in June 2022. Upon its release, the first season set the record for being “the most-watched comedy premiere in Hulu history and the most-streamed TV series across all U.S. platforms during its release week.” The streak continued for the second as well, including numerous accolades and several Primetime Emmy nominations, makingOnly Murders in the Buildinga favorite for critics and fans alike. In July 2022, during the second season’s run, the series was greenlit for a third season. And now, with the latest teaser and the cast announcements, especially with the additions ofMeryl StreepandPaul Rudd, it looks like the upcoming third season is only going to get bigger and better.The first two seasons of the mystery comedy fed us with many twists and turns and yet managed a satisfactory ending. But Season 2 left us with a huge cliffhanger: a third murder that will once again rattle the brains of our favorite trio as they dive into the investigation. To satisfy all your curiosity and anticipation of what’s coming and what to expect from the upcoming season of the popular series, here’s our handy guide on everything we know so far aboutOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 3, including the season’s plot, cast, characters, and more. So, get ready, true-crime fans, because a new murder is afoot!Editor’s Note: This article was last updated on July 27.

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When Is Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Coming Out?

The release date forOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 3 has finally been announced, with the season set to premiere onAugust 8, 2023.Fans can watch the first two episodesin a super-sized premiere event. The show’s first season dropped in August as well, and the second one in June. The new season isn’t too far away, but if you aren’t caught up on the first two seasons yet, you may do it right away since both are currently streaming on Hulu.

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How Many Episodes Are There in Only Murders in the Building Season 3?

There is no update on the episodes forOnly Murders in the Building. However, the last two seasons had ten episodes each, so the third season is expected to follow suit. There has been speculationthat the season will feature one musical episode.HairspraycomposersMarc ShaimanandScott Wittmanrevealed that they were working on the series. Wittman made the following statement:

“We’ve worked on the next season ofOnly Murders in the Building.We’re not allowed to say more than that, but you could probably do the math.”

Watch the Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Trailer

Released on March 13, the firstOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 3 teaserintroduces Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd, where Rudd’s character, Ben, drops dead on the stage while performing. The scenes cut to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel once again faced with a homicide, and they seem quite excited, followed by a setting that looks like a table-read session, where the three of them are sitting, along with Ben and Streep’s character. She seems to be going through a script and has missed her cue. So, we can guess that she’s also an actor in Oliver’s new play. From the teaser, it’s not hard to estimate that the third season will be equally thrilling (or even more) as the previous seasons, with many plot twists and surprises from each character. And if you want to catch a glimpse of the fun that the cast has been having on the set, here’s a little treat for you. The team ofOMITBshared aclip of Meryl Streep and cast memberWesley Taylorbusting a move. Check out the clip here.

We finally got the firstfull-length trailer forOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 3on July 26. The two-and-a-half-minute clip teases what could very well be the biggest season of the show yet, with exciting guest stars, musical sequences, a delightful cast of new and returning faces, and… is that Mabel in a wedding dress? See it right here:

Who’s In the Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Cast?

The stellarcast ofOnly Murders in the Buildingis the show’s biggest appeal, particularly, the three stars who play detectives. Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage,Martin Shortas Oliver Putnam, andSelena Gomezas Mabel Mora, headline the cast of the crime comedy and are a fan-favorite trio. For a quick background, Charles is a retired actor and star of the hit 1990s crime drama, Brazzos; Oliver is an eccentric, ambitious, but financially struggling Broadway director who comes up with the idea of a true-crime podcast (called “Only Murders in the Building”); and Mabel is a young artist who is living in her aunt’s apartment at the Arconia who befriends Charles and Oliver when her childhood friend gets murdered.

As for other possible returning cast members, we knowAmy Ryanwon’t be back as Jan Bellows, Charles’ former love interest, and neither willNathan Laneas Teddy Dimas, butJane Lynchcould return as Sazz Pataki, Charles’ stunt double and sort of friend.Andrea Martinwill also be returning for the new season, as revealed in a Twitter post by Gomez. Martin stars as Joy, Charles’ longtime makeup artist and love interest.

Since each season has a new murder to solve, there are always new members added to the cast, while retaining some of the earlier ones. But the third season has raised the bar with 21-time Academy Award nominee and three-time winner, Meryl Streep. Interestingly enough, this season is sort of a reunion for Streep and Martin, who had last appeared together in the romantic comedy feature,It’s Complicated(2009). Her character in the series is still unknown but from the teaser, we can assume she’s an actor. Golden Globe-nominated actor and MCU star Paul Rudd was alsoannounced as part of the castin August 2022. He appears as Ben Gilroy, the victim of the third season. Rudd’s last series role was in Apple TV+’s 2021 black-comedy drama,The Shrink Next Door.

And that’s not all! The lineup for the Season 3 cast keeps getting better. As per the latest news,Emily in ParisstarAshley Parkhas also joined the season’s cast.Jesse Williams(Grey’s Anatomy) was previously announced as part of the cast as well, playing a documentarian who develops an interest in our leading trio and their latest cast.

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Who Are the Creators of Only Murders in the Building?

Steve Martin and John Hoffman co-createdOnly Murders in the Buildingfor Hulu. Hoffman is an actor, screenwriter, director, and producer, who is best known for writing and co-starring in the Disney Channel original filmNorthern Lights, and his directorial debut,Good Boy. He has also contributed as a writer and producer for the HBO seriesLookingand the Netflix seriesGrace and Frankie.

A genuine Hollywood icon, Steve Martin needs very little introduction. The actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician is a winner of five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and an Honorary Academy Award. He is most known for his stand-up comedy and iconic comedy films likeFather of the Bride,Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, andCheaper by the Dozen, as well asThe Pink Pantherfilm series, among many others. Martin also wrote the song“Angels in Flip-Flops”for the second season ofOnly Murders in the Building.

The original score for both seasons is composed by musicianSiddhartha Khosla, frontman of the New York-based band,Goldspot. Khosla is also credited for composing the score for NBC’sThis is Us, Hulu’sRunaways, and ABC’sThe Neighbors, among others. Both Hoffman and Martin also serve as executive producers along with Short, Gomez,Dan Fogelman,Jess Rosenthal, andJamie Babbit.

When and Where Is Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Filming?

The filming forOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 3 began in January 2023 in New York City and the season is currently under production. Here’s a little factoid for those who were wondering if the Arconia really exists: The Belnord, 225 West 86th Street, was used to film the exterior shots of the fictional apartment building. That’s one location fans would certainly be eager to return to.

On April 21,Streep wrapped up the productionfor, what we understand, her character’s scenes.Gomez shared the update on her Instagram handle, where she and Streep are seen dressed as their characters. On April 25, it was officially announced thatOnly Murders in the BuildingSeason 3 had wrapped filmingwith a Twitter post, which you can see below:

What Is the Story of Only Murders in the Building Season 3?

Only Murders in the BuildingSeason 3 will obviously pick up fromwhere Season 2 ended. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel live in the upscale Arconia building in New York and are obsessed with true crime. When a murder happens in the building, they connect over their favorite podcast and realize that they themselves have gotten embroiled in the incident. They start investigating when Oliver comes up with the idea of starting their own podcast about the case.

The first season saw Mabel’s childhood friend, Tim Kono getting killed, and it later turned out thatJan, Charles’ love interest, is the killer. Then, they get caught up in the murder of another resident and Arconia’s board president, Bunny Folger, where they become the key suspects. As they dig deeper, they unravel secrets of other residents, as well as of the building, that date back years. Finally, they manage to find the murderer and life goes back to normal. Or so it seems.

It has been a year since the events of Bunny’s death and Oliver is returning to Broadway with his new play, featuring Ben Glenroy as the lead actor. In the ending scene of the second season, we see Ben die on stage in the middle of his performance. So, the third season will most likely be about the backstory of the play and the problems that are sure to arise now that our heroes have become associated with yet another murder (third time’s the charm!). Along with that, the trio will be back in business, discovering explosive lies and complex secrets of their new friends and enemies.

As Oliver once said, “Oh, my God, the twists and turns of this are unbelievable. It’s like a rainbow crafted by a drunken leprechaun!”