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Who Are The 'Only Murders In The Building' Season 4 Guest Stars?

From Melissa McCarthy to Zach Galifianakis, prepare for another star-studded season with your favorite crime solving podcasters.

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With leading stars as famous as Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building has been no stranger to a good celebrity cameo from the very first seasion. Everyone's favorite murder mystery comedy show has become an expert at meshing interesting, humorous plot with surprise appearances from unexpected faces. Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, Jane Lynch, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Cara Delevingne are just a few of the big names that have appeared in past seasons. 

Season four of Only Murders promises to be just as full of celebrity guest stars as past seasons, and the plot is expected to be equally high stakes. This season sees the podcasting trio of Charles, Oliver and Mabel (played by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) embarking on a trip to Los Angeles from New York. With Hollywood planning to turn their true crime podcast into a feature film, the three friends have to balance a murder investigation alongside a film production about their lives.

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'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 Trailer

At the end of season three, fans were left on a cliffhanger with the death of Charles' stunt double, Sazz (Jane Lynch) after she was shot through a window. This left the question of whether or not the murderer was actually trying to kill Charles, so fans have been eagerly anticipating season four in hopes of solving yet another risky mystery.

Some of the minor roles that celebrities have played in past seasons will return in season four. The trailer revealved that Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch and others will be reprising their roles on the star-studded show.

Season four of Only Murders in the Building premieres on August 27th on Hulu. Episodes air on Tuesday every week. Learn everything you need to know ahead of time about this season's cast below with L'OFFICIEL's comprehensive list of guest stars.

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy at The Kelly Clarkson Show. Getty Images.
Eugene Levy at The Kelly Clarkson Show. Getty Images.

The Canadian actor and comedian known for his starring role in the TV show Schitt's Creek is set to play himself in this season of Only Murders. Levy will be one of the actors who is cast to star in the podcast's film adaptation, so he is playing himself as he studies Charles, Steve Martin's character.

Melissa McCarthy

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Melissa McCarthy at the Oscars. Getty Images.

Melissa McCarthy will play Charles' sister in Long Island this season. McCarthy's acting career has seen her work across genre, from Gilmore Girls to The Little Mermaid and Bridesmaids. Her spot in Only Murders is the perfect fit for the versatile actress.

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria poses in the IMDb Exclusive Portrait Studio. Getty Images.
Eva Longoria poses in the IMDb Exclusive Portrait Studio. Getty Images.

Like Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria will be playing herself as a cast member for the film adaptation. Longoria will be portraying Mabel, Selena Gomez's character. The actress and producer is well known for her appearance on TV shows like Desperate Housewives and The Young and the Restless.

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis visits the IMDb Portrait Studio. Getty Images.
Zach Galifianakis visits the IMDb Portrait Studio. Getty Images.

Zach Galifianakis is also playing himself this season, set to be the actor portraying Martin Short's character, Oliver, in the podcast's film adaptation. The comedian and actor is best known for his starring role in The Hangover.

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon attends the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala. Getty Images.
Molly Shannon attends the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala. Getty Images.

Molly Shannon, actress and former SNL cast member, will be playing a bigtime Hollywood producer who is masterminding the feature film version of the crime podcast. 

Richard Kind

Richard Kind attends the Clooney Foundation for Justice's The Albies. Getty Images.
Richard Kind attends the Clooney Foundation for Justice's The Albies. Getty Images.

Richard Kind is an actor well known for his roles in the TV shows Curb Your Enthusiasm and Mad About You. The extent of his cameo in this season of Only Murders isn't known yet, but that makes for one more exciting surprise for fans.

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani poses for a portrait during the 2024 Peabody Awards. Getty Images.
Kumail Nanjiani poses for a portrait during the 2024 Peabody Awards. Getty Images.

Known for starring in Eternals, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and The Big Sick, Kumail Nanjiani is known for his comedic approach to acting. Like Richard Kind, it's unclear what his exact role in this season is so far, but he is sure to be an important addition to the cast.

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