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A look at all the star-studded cameos in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ so far

Hulu show 'Only Murders in the Building' is popular among fans for its star studded guest appearances across seasons

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building' is set to return with its fourth season on August 27, 2024. Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in lead, the mystery-comedy show has been popular among fans since its debut in 2021.

Fans not only love its skillful balance of thrill and humor but also eagerly look forward to the unexpected surprises, including frequent celebrity cameos.

As we anticipate some exciting guest appearances in Season 4 as well, here's a look at notable celebrities who appeared in the previous seasons of 'Only Murders in the Building'.

1. Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep, the legendary actress of her generation, appeared in the Hulu show in Season 3. She plays Loretta Durkin, a struggling actress who stars in a Broadway play. She is also Oliver Putnam's love interest.

After her exciting cameo in Season 3, fans eagerly await for her return in Season 4 as well, where she and Oliver might take their relationship to the next stage.

2. Paul Rudd

Heartthrob Paul Rudd, popularly known for playing Ant Man in MCU movies, had a guest appearance in Season 2. He plays Ben Glenroy, a Hollywood actor who is murdered on the opening night of his first Broadway play.

He returned in Season 3 in flashbacks while the podcaster trio investigated his murder.

3. Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon, the host of NBC's late-night talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' appeared as himself in 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 1.

He was seen chatting with Tina Fey during an episode of his show where Fey's character mentioned the trio's podcast attempt.

4. Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams, known for playing Dr Jackson Avery on ABC medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy' has a brief appearance in Season 3 of 'Only Murders in the Building'.

He plays Tobert, a camera operator hired by Ben to make a documentary about his Broadway debut. He also gets romantically involved with Selena Gomez's character, Mabel Mora.

5. Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch is best known for playing Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series 'Glee', which also earned her a Primetime Emmy Award.

In the Hulu show, she has a recurring role as Sazz Pataki, Charles's body double. She is killed by an unknown assassin in Season 3's finale. However, she will be a part of Season 4 via flashback scenes.

6. Sting

English musician Gordon Sumner aka Sting plays a fictionalized version of himself in Season 1 of the Hulu series.

He is an Arconia resident who was at odds with Tim Kono. His appearance surely came as a surprise to the fans of the show.

7. Matthew Broderick

Two times Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick also plays a fictionalized version of himself.

He appears in Season 3, auditioning to take over for Martin’s character in Oliver Putnam’s Death Rattle musical. His role in the series concludes sooner than expected as Charles regained his confidence to play the part.

8. Amy Schumer

Stand-up comedian and actress Amy Schumer stars as herself in 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 2.

She is seen moving into Sting's former apartment and later proposes a TV series to Oliver Putnam based on their podcast.

Before starring in Steve Martin's Hulu show, Amy Schumer had already made a notable mark by making her Broadway debut in his comedic play Meteor Shower, which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play.

9. Tina Fey

Tina Fey, the writer of 'Mean Girls' and a former cast member and head writer for the NBC sketch comedy series 'Saturday Night Live', had a brief appearance in Hulu show.

She played Cinda Canning, the host of the true crime podcast All Is Not OK in Oklahoma.

10. Ashley Park

Known for her roles in Netflix's 'Beef' and 'Emily in Paris', Ashley Park appears in Season 3 of 'Only Murders in the Building'.

She plays Kimber Min, a young actress and influencer. She is also Ben's love interest in Oliver's show.

As the release of 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 is around the corner, we hope the show keeps up with its legacy of offering exciting star cameos.

How to stream 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4?

'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 will premiere with two episodes on August 27, 2024, on Hulu. The streaming platform will then drop one episode per week until the finale.

Meanwhile, three seasons of the show are currently available to stream on Hulu.

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