A musical twist for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ stars?
The unexpected album idea
Imagine the delightful surprise if Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short announced they were releasing an album together. The trio, known for their roles in the hit Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, have showcased their musical talents throughout the show, especially in the “Death Rattle Dazzle” musical featured in Season 3.
At the recent Los Angeles premiere of Season 4, Martin humorously entertained the idea of an album. “Can you imagine?” he mused. “It’ll be called ‘Banjos, Show Tunes and Pop.’ It’s a perfect blend. It’s out finally – due to popular demand.”
Short, always quick with a quip, added, “I’ll tell you what wouldn’t sell.”
Selena Gomez’s musical future
While fans might be eager for new music from Gomez, it seems they might have to wait. “I’m in love with this right now,” she said, referring to her current projects. “I’m enjoying this.”
Emmy nominations and new cast members
The excitement doesn’t stop with music. All three stars are heading into Emmys night with acting nominations, contributing to the show’s impressive total of 21 nominations. Season 4 promises even more star power with the addition of Melissa McCarthy, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Richard Kind, and Eugene Levy.
Nanjiani, reflecting on his experience, shared, “All I wanna do is impress these guys,” pointing to Martin and Short. “So I tried not to break because I thought, ‘If I break I’m going to humiliate myself.’ We’ve all met legends, and some are not that way. I won’t say who but you can probably look through my IMDb and figure it out. But these guys are truly wonderful human beings.”
On-set antics and camaraderie
Galifianakis revealed a playful side of Short, “He was off-camera and he was trying to make me laugh to get me in trouble, I think. He was being unprofessional. But it was euphoria on set…With Martin Short and Steve Martin you’d think it would be intimidating, but it wasn’t.”
Michael Cyril Creighton confirmed the light-hearted atmosphere, noting that Galifianakis “couldn’t keep a straight face.” He added, “My favorite time on set this season was watching Zach Galifianakis and Martin Short work together. It was pretty fun to watch my favorite actors work with their favorite actors.”
Dream guest stars
Creighton also shared his wish list for future guest stars. “You know, I love a character actress,” he said. “Patricia Clarkson, Margo Martindale, J. Smith-Cameron — all of that, please!”
A visual treat
For those who want a glimpse of the star-studded premiere, here are some photos from the event:
- Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, John Hoffman, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short
- Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani
- Atsuko Okatsuka
- Jane Lynch
- Molly Shannon
- Zach Galifianakis
- Craig Erwich (Disney Television Group), Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, John Hoffman, Karey Burke (20th Television), Steve Martin, Dan Fogelman, and Martin Short
- Jin Ha
- Michael Cyril Creighton
Final thoughts
The blend of comedy, music, and star power in Only Murders in the Building continues to captivate audiences. Whether it’s the potential for a musical album or the anticipation of new guest stars, the series keeps fans eagerly awaiting what’s next. For those who haven’t yet dived into the world of Charles, Mabel, and Oliver, now is the perfect time to start. And for the dedicated followers, the upcoming season promises more laughter, mystery, and perhaps a few musical surprises.
For more on the series, check out the Only Murders in the Building trailer and information page.