Only Murders in the Building Cast
Hulu | Comedy Mystery | 4 Seasons | Created by Steve Martin & John Hoffman
Three strangers who share an obsession with true crime suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one when a murder occurs in their apartment building, the Arconia. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel decide to start their own podcast about the case while simultaneously trying to solve it themselves.
The Main Trio
Steve Martin
Charles-Haden Savage
Former TV detective star of "Brazzos," socially awkward but observant
Martin Short
Oliver Putnam
Struggling Broadway director, financially broke but dramatically passionate
Selena Gomez
Mabel Mora
Mysterious young artist with connections to the building's past
Season 1: The Tim Kono Murder
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Ryan | Jan Bellows | First-chair bassoonist, Charles's love interest |
| Aaron Dominguez | Oscar Torres | Mabel's childhood friend and former boyfriend |
| Nathan Lane | Teddy Dimas | Wealthy deli owner, Oliver's patron |
| James Caverly | Theo Dimas | Teddy's deaf son |
| Julian Cihi | Tim Kono | Murder victim, Arconia resident |
| Tina Fey | Cinda Canning | Famous true-crime podcaster |
| Sting | Himself | Celebrity resident suspected of murder |
| Da'Vine Joy Randolph | Detective Williams | NYPD detective investigating the case |
| Jackie Hoffman | Uma Heller | Arconia resident, obsessed with the building |
| Jayne Houdyshell | Bunny Folger | Arconia board president |
Season 2: The Bunny Folger Murder
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cara Delevingne | Alice Banks | Art gallery owner, Mabel's love interest |
| Michael Rapaport | Detective Kreps | Detective Williams's new partner |
| Shirley MacLaine | Leonora Folger | Bunny's mother |
| Andrea Martin | Joy Payne | Charles's former stunt double |
| Zoe Colletti | Lucy | Charles's ex-girlfriend's daughter |
| Adina Verson | Poppy White | Cinda Canning's assistant |
| Michael Cyril Creighton | Howard Morris | Arconia resident, cat lover |
| Russell G. Jones | Dr. Stanley | Arconia resident |
| Ali Stroker | Marv | Arconia doorman |
Season 3: The Ben Glenroy Murder
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Rudd | Ben Glenroy | Hollywood action star in Oliver's play |
| Meryl Streep | Loretta Durkin | Actress in Oliver's play, his love interest |
| Jesse Williams | Tobert | Documentary filmmaker, Mabel's love interest |
| Ashley Park | Kimber Min | TikTok influencer in the play |
| Wesley Taylor | KT | Stage manager |
| Jason Veasey | Jonathan Bridgecroft | Lead producer of the play |
| Gerald Caesar | Ty | Actor in the play |
| Jeremy Shamos | Dickie Glenroy | Ben's brother and manager |
| Linda Emond | Donna DeMeo | Broadway producer |
| Matthew Broderick | Himself | Guest appearance |
Season 4: Hollywood Comes to the Arconia
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Levy | Himself (as Charles) | Playing Charles in the movie adaptation |
| Eva Longoria | Herself (as Mabel) | Playing Mabel in the movie adaptation |
| Zach Galifianakis | Himself (as Oliver) | Playing Oliver in the movie adaptation |
| Molly Shannon | Bev Melon | Hollywood producer |
| Kumail Nanjiani | Rudy Thurber | Film actor |
| Melissa McCarthy | Doreen | Charles's sister |
| Richard Kind | Vince Fish | Stunt coordinator |
| Jane Lynch | Sazz Pataki | Charles's stunt double (flashbacks) |
| Desmin Borges | Alfonso | Mabel's friend |
| Catherine O'Hara | TBA | Guest role |
Recurring Arconia Residents
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Hoffman | Uma Heller | Obsessive Arconia resident |
| Michael Cyril Creighton | Howard Morris | Cat-obsessed resident |
| Teddy Coluca | Lester | Arconia doorman |
| Vanessa Aspillaga | Ursula | Building manager |
| Orville Mendoza | Arnav Kapoor | Arconia resident |
| Maulik Pancholy | Ndidi Idoko | Arconia resident |
| Ryan Broussard | Will Putnam | Oliver's son |
Production Team
Steve Martin
Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Actor, Writer
John Hoffman
Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Showrunner
Martin Short
Executive Producer, Actor
Selena Gomez
Executive Producer, Actor
Dan Fogelman
Executive Producer
Jess Rosenthal
Executive Producer
Siddhartha Khosla
Composer
Awards & Recognition
Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Comedy Series (Nominated)
- Outstanding Lead Actor - Steve Martin (Nominated)
- Outstanding Lead Actor - Martin Short (Nominated)
- Outstanding Lead Actress - Selena Gomez (Nominated)
- Outstanding Guest Actress - Jane Lynch (Nominated)
- Outstanding Guest Actress - Meryl Streep (Nominated)
- Outstanding Production Design
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Outstanding Comedy Ensemble (Nominated)
- Outstanding Male Actor - Steve Martin (Nominated)
- Outstanding Male Actor - Martin Short (Nominated)
Critics Choice Television Awards
- Best Comedy Series (Nominated)
- Best Actor - Steve Martin (Nominated)
- Best Supporting Actor - Martin Short (Nominated)
Cultural Impact
Only Murders in the Building has revitalized the murder mystery genre for television, combining classic whodunit elements with modern true crime podcast culture. The show's intergenerational cast and humor have attracted a diverse audience, while its guest stars and clever mysteries keep viewers engaged season after season. The series has also sparked real podcast spinoffs and has been praised for its representation of disability and LGBTQ+ characters.