Another guest star is joining the Only Murders in the Building cast! Melissa McCarthy, best known for roles as Sookie St. James in Gilmore Girls, Molly Flynn in Mike & Molly, and Megan Price in Bridesmaids, joins the Emmy-nominated series’ fourth season. She is the most recent performer to be added to Hulu’s hit show, joining previously announced guest stars Molly Shannon, Eugene Levy, and Eva Longoria and recurring faces Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Season 4 will also feature guest appearances by Kumail Nanjiani, Richard Kind, and Zach Galifianakis. It’s bound to be a star-studded season!
Who is Melissa McCarthy?
Melissa McCarthy is most known for her roles on television, including Gilmore Girls, Mike & Molly, and Nine Perfect Strangers. McCarthy has also appeared in movies such as Bridesmaids, The Heat, Tammy, Spy, Identity Thief, Ghostbusters, and The Little Mermaid. She also appeared on Saturday Night Live as Sean Spicer, who served as Press Secretary under Donald Trump’s administration. In addition to her appearances as the former White House communications director, McCarthy has hosted the show five times, the last of which was in May 2017.
McCarthy started her career in comedy and is an alum of The Groundlings improv training program in Los Angeles. Although McCarthy has been doing this for quite a while now, she didn’t get her big break until 2011, when she appeared in Paul Feig’s Bridesmaids. McCarthy was praised for her performance in the film and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She ultimately lost the award to Octavia Spencer, who won for her role in The Help.
What is Only Murders in the Building About?
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Only Murders in the Building—which stars Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin—follows the lives of three individuals who share an interest in true crime. After the trio discovers a mysterious murder in their building, they create a true crime podcast to document the case. The show was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for two years running at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Season 4 will premiere on August 27, 2024.
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What Other Shows Are Premiering This Summer?
Here is a breakdown of other popular shows premiering this summer. In addition to Only Murders in the Building, Bridgerton, The Boys, The Bear, and The Umbrella Academy are also all releasing new seasons in 2024. Check out a more comprehensive list below!
May – Bridgerton (Season 3, Part 1), Outer Range (Season 2), The Outlaws (Season 3)
June – Bridgerton (Season 3, Part 2), The Boys (Season 4), Star Wars: The Acolyte, House of the Dragon (Season 2), The Bear (Season 3)
July – All American: Homecoming (Season 3), Cobra Kai (Season 6), Snowpiercer (Season 4)
August – The Umbrella Academy (Season 4), Emily in Paris (Season 4, Part 1), Only Murders in the Building (Season 4), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season 2)
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Conclusion
How do you think Melissa McCarthy’s addition to the cast will shake up Only Murders in the Building for the show’s fourth season? Do you have any predictions for Season 4? What other castings would you like to see for the upcoming season? I, for one, am interested to see how the fourth season will shape up.
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