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| Boilerpipe Text | Only Murders in the Building
takes true crime obsession to a whole new level.
The hit Hulu series is a humorous murder mystery starring comedy legends
Steve Martin
and
Martin Short
alongside singer-actress
Selena Gomez
, all three of whom also serve as executive producers.
After a shocking murder takes place in their New York City apartment building, the Arconia, Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short) and Mabel (Gomez) are brought together by their shared fascination with true crime. The unlikely trio team up to solve the case via their own investigative podcast.
"I don't think you ever really expect it, so it's a nice surprise when it happens," Martin told PEOPLE of the
show's success
. "I am thrilled to be in an undeniable hit show â and to be working with my friend that I would hang out with anyway."
In 2022, Gomez spoke to the
Los Angeles Times
about working alongside acting Martin and Short, admitting she was "very nervous" at first. "They made me feel really comfortable. I would say by the second season, I felt like I got a really good groove with Mabel, and in general, I felt more comfortable to ask for their advice on a scene, or if maybe that sounded bad. They're honest with me. It's nice."
The third season of the series began filming in January 2023 and
wrapped three months later
.
Paul Rudd
,
Meryl Streep
and
Jesse Williams
are among the show's newest cast members.
"I'm not sure I have enough words to explain just how beautiful this season has been. It has been deliriously hilarious, challenging and for me, an absolute dream," Gomez captioned a
sweet photo with Streep
on Instagram. "I'll post more soon. But I'll I leave it with the woman I adore, look up to and love."
Season 3 premiered on Aug. 8, 2023.
Ahead, here's everything to know about the cast of
Only Murders in the Building
.
Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Steve Martin plays semi-retired actor turned true crime podcaster, Charles-Haden Savage.
The comedian got his start in the late 1960s writing for the TV variety show
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
. He continued to write for television as well as perform stand-up on shows like
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
and
Saturday Night Live
. He has appeared on
SNL
regularly throughout his career and is currently second to
Alec Baldwin
for most times guest-hosting. Martin's comedy albums have also earned him five
Grammy Awards
.
In the 1970s and '80s, the star established his acting career with films like
The Jerk
(1979), which he co-wrote,
Little Shop of Horrors
(1986) and
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
(1987). He also co-wrote the films
Three Amigos!
(1986), in which he starred opposite Short, and
Roxanne
(1987).
Martin has appeared in both comedic and dramatic film roles. Some of his most well-known roles include
Father of the Bride
(1991),
Nora Ephron's
Mixed Nuts
(1994),
Cheaper by the Dozen
(2003),
The Pink Panther
(2006),
The Big Year
(2011) and
Love the Coopers
(2015).
In 2021, he returned to television with Hulu's
Only Murders in the Building
.
The washed-up actor trope that his character inhabits, Martin says, stemmed from his own anxiety. "I think about actors who've had these hits, they're on TV for eight years," the actor told
Variety
's
Awards Circuit
podcast
in 2022. "And then they don't really work that much again, because they're maybe too identified with the part. And I've always been curious about that life."
In a 2022 interview with
The Hollywood Reporter
, Martin said he doesn't intend to pursue other acting roles when the Hulu series ends. "When this television show is done, I'm not going to seek others," he said. "I'm not going to seek other movies. I don't want to do cameos. This is, weirdly, it."
Outside of acting, Martin is also a playwright, author, host and banjo player. He was married to actress Victoria Tennant from 1986 to 1994 and in 2007, he married writer
Anne Stringfield
. In 2013,
the couple welcomed a daughter
, Mary Martin.
Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Martin Short plays disgraced Broadway director Oliver Putnam.
Born in Ontario, the comedian began his career in Canada performing in theater productions and on television shows. In 1982, he was cast on the Canadian sketch comedy show
Second City Television
alongside Andrea Martin and
Eugene Levy
and in 1984, joined the cast of
Saturday Night Live
for one season.
After leaving
SNL
, Short released several television comedy specials and starred in movies such as
Three Amigos!
(1986),
The Big Picture
(1989) and
Mars Attacks
(1996). He's also appeared on shows like
Arrested Development
,
Weeds
and
Damages
. In 2016, Short and comedian
Maya Rudolph
debuted a variety show,
Maya & Marty
, which aired on NBC.
The actor has also returned to his roots in the theater. In 1993, his performance in the Broadway musical adaptation of the Neil Simon film
The Goodbye Girl
earned him a Tony Award nomination and in 1999, he won a Tony for his role in the Broadway revival of
Little Me
.
In 2022, Short spoke to PEOPLE of
Only Murders in the Building
's success, saying, "It's not like it's a hit that we think is for the kids and have to pretend we think it's great. We love this. If you came to set you would see a very loose, happy [atmosphere]. Before you approach, you'd hear laughter first, and that's including Selena [Gomez, their costar]. We all like to work with such a joyful exuberance."
As for his personal life, Short married Canadian actress Nancy Dolman in 1980 and the couple had three children together: Katherine (born in 1983), Oliver (born in 1986) and Henry (born in 1990). In 2010, Dolman died of ovarian cancer.
Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Selena Gomez plays the role of Mabel Mora, a young resident of the Arconia who teams up with Charles and Oliver to host a true crime podcast.
Gomez got her start on the children's TV show
Barney & Friends.
As a teenager, she starred in the Disney Channel series
Wizards of Waverly Place
and began appearing in movies such as
Ramona and Beezus
(2010),
Monte Carlo
(2011) and
Spring Breakers
(2012).
Amid her Disney Channel stardom, Gomez began releasing pop music with a band called Selena Gomez & the Scene. She eventually broke off as a solo artist and her albums have received critical acclaim and mainstream success.
In 2020, the star launched her own makeup line called
Rare Beauty
, which was named in tandem with her 2020 album,
Rare
. The brand has become hugely successful and donates a portion of its proceeds to mental health charities.
Gomez returned to television in 2021 with Hulu's
Only Murders in the Building
.
"I signed my life away to Disney at a very young age and I didn't know what I was doing," said the star when speaking to the reporters at a
Television Critics Association
press panel in 2021.
She added, "It's just it's really nice to be back on TV and it's nice to be cast as my actual age, which never happens. So I am very happy to be doing this. I was just a kid. I didn't know what I was thinking."
In her personal life, Gomez had a very public, on-again, off-again relationship with singer
Justin Bieber
from 2010 to 2018 and briefly dated
The Weeknd
. The star has also publicly battled with mental illness and Lupus. In 2017, she received a life-saving kidney transplant from friend and fellow actress,
Francia Raisa
. Gomez also released an
emotional documentary called
My Mind & Me
on Apple TV+ in November 2022.
Tina Fey as Cinda Canning
Patrick Harbron/Hulu
Tina Fey
plays rival true crime podcast host Cinda Canning.
During her time at
The Second City
comedy troupe in Chicago, Fey began writing for
SNL
. She eventually joined the show as head writer and also co-anchored the "Weekend Update" segment alongside
Jimmy Fallon
and later,
Amy Poehler
.
In 2006, Fey departed
SNL
to create the NBC sitcom
30 Rock
, which was inspired by her experience as head writer on the sketch comedy show. The show earned the star multiple Emmy Award nominations and wins, including the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series in 2008 and outstanding comedy series in 2009.
Fey also created the Netflix comedy
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
, which ran from 2015 to 2020 and featured her
30 Rock
castmate
Jane Krakowski
.
Perhaps her most notable film credit is writing and starring in the 2004 cult favorite comedy
Mean Girls
, which was later developed into a Broadway musical. In 2023, it was announced that
Fey will reprise her role as Ms. Norbury
in the upcoming movie musical. She's also appeared in films like
Baby Mama
(2008),
Date Night
(2010),
This Is Where I Leave You
(2014) and
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
(2016).
In 2021, she appeared in Hulu's
Only Murders in the Building
as Cinda Canning, a true crime podcaster said to be inspired by
Serial
host Sarah Koenig.
As for her personal life, Fey married
Jeff Richmond
, whom she met while working at Second City, in 2001. The couple have two daughters together.
Nathan Lane as Teddy Dimas
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Nathan Lane
plays Teddy Dimas, deli owner and sponsor of the
Only Murders in the Building
podcast. However, according to
Deadline
, Lane will not appear in season 3 of the hit Hulu series due to scheduling conflicts. At the time of filming, he was starring in Broadway's
Pictures From Home
.
Primarily a theater actor in his early career, Lane starred in Broadway shows such as 1996's
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
, for which he won his first Tony Award. His other notable credits include
The Producers
(2001) and
Angels in America
(2008). Lane also starred in the film adaptation of
The Producers
in 2005.
The actor famously voiced Timon in the 1994 Disney animated movie
The Lion King
and has also appeared in films like
The Birdcage
(1996) and
Mouse Hunt
(1997). He's also guest starred on numerous TV shows such as
Frasier
,
30 Rock
and
Curb Your Enthusiasm
.
In 2015, Lane married his longtime partner
Devlin Elliott
.
James Caverly as Theo Dimas
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
James Caverly plays Theo Dimas, the son of Teddy Dimas.
Prior to
Only Murders in the Building
, Caverly appeared on
Chicago Med
as well as several theater productions, including the 2018 Broadway play
Children of a Lesser God
.
As a deaf actor playing a deaf character, Caverly worked closely with the Hulu show's creators to craft his character in the most respectful and accurate way.
"I still get messages from people about how wonderful it is to see Theo be played by a Deaf person and to have sign language portrayed on screen," Caverly told
Salon
in 2022. "Even more so when they saw Teddy, played by Nathan Lane, using sign language to communicate with his son."
Amy Ryan as Jan Bellows
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Amy Ryan plays Charles' love interest and the Arconia's unsuspecting perpetrator in season 1.
Ryan got her start in the theater and made her Broadway debut in the 1993 play
The Sisters Rosensweig
. She also performed in the 2000 revival of
Uncle Vanya
and the 2005 revival of
A Streetcar Named Desire
, both of which earned her Tony Award nominations.
The actress has appeared in films like
Gone Baby Gone
(2007),
Changeling
(2008) and
Birdman
(2014) and TV shows like
The Wire
and
The Office
.
As for her personal life, Ryan married writer and producer Eric Slovin in 2011. The couple had welcomed their first child together two years prior.
Cara Delevingne as Alice
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Cara Delevingne
plays Alice, an art curator and Mabel's love interest in season 2.
Mainly known for her career as a model, the English star has worked with fashion brands like Chanel, Burberry and Marc Jacobs. In 2012, Delevingne landed her first acting role, a small part in the film adaptation of
Anna Karenina
starring
Keira Knightley
. She has also appeared in films like
Paper Towns
(2015) and
Suicide Squad
(2016). Delevigne also stars in the Amazon Prime Video series
Carnival Row
alongside
Orlando Bloom
.
In 2022, she guest starred on the second season of
Only Murders in the Building
next to her real-life friend, Gomez.
"It was just fun," Delevingne told E!'s web series
While You Were Streaming
about the romantic scenes between the pair. "Would anyone in the world not like to kiss Selena?"
"It was just hysterical," she added. "It's just one of those things, especially when you know someone so well, it's the comfortability and you kind of have fun with it."
Delevingne identifies as pansexual
. She dated singer
St. Vincent
from 2015 to 2016 and
Pretty Little Liars
actress
Ashley Benson
from 2018 to 2020.
Julian Cihi as Tim Kono
Hulu
Julian Cihi plays the Arconia's first murder victim, Tim Kono.
Prior to
Only Murders in the Building
, Cihi appeared on shows like
Mr. Robot
,
The Outpost
and
The Tick
. He also performed on Broadway in 2015's
Doctor Zhivago
and 2022's
Take Me Out
.
Michael Rapaport as Detective Kreps
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Michael Rapaport plays Detective Kreps, the lead investigator on Arconia resident Bunny Folgers' murder case.
The actor and comedian has an extensive film and television résumé. His standout movie roles include
True Romance
(1993),
Deep Blue Sea
(1999) and
The Sixth Day
(2000). As for TV, Rapaport appeared on
Boston Public
,
Prison Break
and the Netflix series
Atypical
. He also held recurring roles on
Friends
and
My Name Is Earl
.
In his personal life, Rapaport married writer and producer Nichole Bettie in 2000 and the pair share two sons together. They divorced in 2007. In 2016, he married actress Kebe Dunn.
Aaron Dominguez as Oscar Torres
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Aaron Dominguez plays Oscar Torres â a.k.a. "Tie-Dye Guy" â Mabel's childhood friend who is falsely convicted of a murder at the Arconia.
The actor's other television credits include
Two Sides: Unfaithful
and a 2023 episode of the
Gossip Girl
reboot. He's also appeared in the 2022 film
The Inspection
.
Adina Verson as Poppy White
hulu
Adina Verson plays Cinda Canning's assistant, Poppy White.
She has previously appeared in TV shows like
The Strain
,
Mozart in the Jungle
and
New Amsterdam
. Verson is also a theater performer and originated the role of Rivkele in the 2017 Broadway production of
Indecent
.
Jackie Hoffman as Uma Heller
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Jackie Hoffman plays Arconia resident Uma Heller.
An alum of
The Second City
improv troupe in Chicago, Hoffman has performed a number of one-woman comedy shows. She made her Broadway debut in the original cast of
Hairspray
in 2002 and has also appeared in Broadway productions of
The Addams Family
(2010-2011) and
On the Town
(2014).
Her distinct comedy style has also lent itself to Hoffman's many film roles like
Garden State
and
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde
and TV appearances such as
Curb Your Enthusiasm
and
30 Rock
. She also made a cameo in the 2014 Oscar-winning film
Birdman
.
Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris
Patrick Harbron/Hulu
Michael Cyril Creighton plays Arconia resident Howard Morris.
He's previously appeared on TV shows like
Nurse Jackie
,
2 Broke Girls, High Maintenance
and
Dexter: New Blood
. Creighton also created and starred in the Writers Guild Award-winning web series
Jack in a Box
, which ran from 2009 to 2012.
Jayne Houdyshell as Bunny Folger
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Jayne Houdyshell plays season 2's murder victim and the Arconia's board president, Bunny Folger.
An accomplished theater actress, Houdyshell made her Broadway debut in 2005's
It's a Wonderful Lif
e. She also appeared in the 2012 revival of Stephen Sondheim's
Follies
and the 2022 revival of
The Music Man
. In 2016, Houdyshell won her first Tony Award for her performance in the play
The Humans
.
Her film credits include
Greta Gerwig
's
Little Women
in 2019 and the 2017 sci-fi comey
Downsizing
. Prior to
Only Murders in the Building
, she held recurring roles on TV shows like
Law & Order
,
Blue Bloods
and
The Good Fight
.
Paul Rudd as Ben Gilroy
Hulu/YouTube
Paul Rudd appears in season 3 of
Only Murders in the Building
as Ben Gilroy, the star of Oliver's new theater production. In a time jump scene in the season 2 finale, viewers saw Gilroy collapse on stage, setting up the next murder mystery for Charles, Oliver and Mabel.
Rudd has appeared in films like
Clueless
(1995),
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
(2004)
This Is 40
(2009) and Marvel's
Ant Man
franchise as well as TV shows like
Friends
,
Reno 911!
and
Parks and Recreation
.
As for his personal life, Rudd married
producer and screenwriter Julie Yager
in 2003 and the couple have two children together.
Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
Hulu/YouTube
Meryl Streep plays a struggling actor in
Only Murders in the Building
season 3.
Streep is known for her illustrious film career and slew of Academy Award nominations (and three wins). Some of her most notable credits are
Sophie's Choice
(1982),
The Bridges of Madison County
(1995),
The Hours
(2002),
The Devil Wears Prada
(2006) and
Mamma Mia!
(2008). She's also appeared in stage productions as well as on television series such as HBO's
Angels in America
in 2003 and
Big Little Lies
, which aired on the network from 2017 to 2019.
Streep has been married to artist
Don Gummer
since 1978 and the pair share four children together.
Jesse Williams as Tobert
Arturo Holmes/Variety/Getty
Jesse Williams appears in season 3 of
Only Murders in the Building
as a "documentarian with a particular interest in the case that Mabel, Charles and Oliver are working on," per
Variety
.
In a conversation with PEOPLE, Williams called Martin and Short his "heroes." As a kid, he loved watching the two comedians on
Saturday Night Live
.
âEach of them, independently and together, were such comedy pillars for me and were just so present on my screens growing up," he said. "It may be the first time Iâve ever been like, âOh,Â
thisÂ
is the pinch yourself moment
."
He is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the long-running medical drama
Grey's Anatomy
from 2009 to 2022. Williams has also appeared in films like
The Cabin in the Woods
(2012) and
The Butler
(2013).
Williams married Aryn Drake-Lee in 2012. The couple filed for divorce in 2017 and the divorce was finalized in 2020. They
share two children
.
Ashley Park as Kimber
Patrick Harbron/Hulu
Ashley Park is among the many new faces of
Only Murders in the Building
, season 3. She plays a "
Broadway ingénue
" by the name of Kimber.
TV fans know Park as Mindy Chen in Netflix's
Emily in Paris
. Meanwhile, Broadway fans know the actress as Gretchen Weiners inÂ
Mean Girls
 and Jess inÂ
Grand Horizons
.
In July 2023, Park told PEOPLE that she
has a very "supportive" boyfriend
, but his identity remains anonymous.
Noma Dumezweni as Maxine
Patrick Harbron/Hulu
Noma Dumezweni joins
Only Murders in the Building
season 3 as Maxine, a theater critic.
A veteran of the screen and stage, fans may recognize her as Queen Selina in 2023's
The Little Mermaid
and Miss Penny Farthing in
Mary Poppins Returns
.
The actress has one daughter, whom she co-parents with drummer Damian Grant. In a June 2023
Instagram post
, she called Grant "a Wonderful Father." |
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# The Cast of 'Only Murders in the Building': Everything to Know
From their previous roles to their personal lives, hereâs what to know about the cast of *Only Murders in the Building*
By
[Catherine Santino](https://people.com/author/catherine-santino/)
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Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began contributing to PEOPLE in 2022 and joined the staff full time in 2024. Her work has previously appeared in The Zoe Report, Popsugar, Insider and more.
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[*Only Murders in the Building*](https://people.com/tv/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-everything-to-know/) takes true crime obsession to a whole new level.
The hit Hulu series is a humorous murder mystery starring comedy legends [Steve Martin](https://people.com/tag/steve-martin/) and [Martin Short](https://people.com/tag/martin-short/) alongside singer-actress [Selena Gomez](https://people.com/tag/selena-gomez/), all three of whom also serve as executive producers.
After a shocking murder takes place in their New York City apartment building, the Arconia, Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short) and Mabel (Gomez) are brought together by their shared fascination with true crime. The unlikely trio team up to solve the case via their own investigative podcast.
"I don't think you ever really expect it, so it's a nice surprise when it happens," Martin told PEOPLE of the [show's success](https://people.com/tv/steve-martin-martin-short-discuss-36-year-friendship-exclusive/). "I am thrilled to be in an undeniable hit show â and to be working with my friend that I would hang out with anyway."
In 2022, Gomez spoke to the [*Los Angeles Times*](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-06-29/only-murders-in-the-building-season-2-hulu-martin-short-gomez) about working alongside acting Martin and Short, admitting she was "very nervous" at first. "They made me feel really comfortable. I would say by the second season, I felt like I got a really good groove with Mabel, and in general, I felt more comfortable to ask for their advice on a scene, or if maybe that sounded bad. They're honest with me. It's nice."
The third season of the series began filming in January 2023 and [wrapped three months later](https://people.com/tv/selena-gomez-toasts-meryl-streep-woman-i-adore-look-up-to-love-only-murders-in-the-building-wraps-season-3/). [Paul Rudd](https://people.com/tag/paul-rudd/), [Meryl Streep](https://people.com/tag/meryl-streep/) and [Jesse Williams](https://people.com/tag/jesse-williams/) are among the show's newest cast members.
"I'm not sure I have enough words to explain just how beautiful this season has been. It has been deliriously hilarious, challenging and for me, an absolute dream," Gomez captioned a [sweet photo with Streep](https://www.instagram.com/p/CrRGHjjLvYl/) on Instagram. "I'll post more soon. But I'll I leave it with the woman I adore, look up to and love."
Season 3 premiered on Aug. 8, 2023.
Ahead, here's everything to know about the cast of *Only Murders in the Building*.
## Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
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Steve Martin plays semi-retired actor turned true crime podcaster, Charles-Haden Savage.
The comedian got his start in the late 1960s writing for the TV variety show *The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour*. He continued to write for television as well as perform stand-up on shows like *The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson* and [*Saturday Night Live*](https://people.com/tag/saturday-night-live/). He has appeared on *SNL* regularly throughout his career and is currently second to [Alec Baldwin](https://people.com/tag/alec-baldwin/) for most times guest-hosting. Martin's comedy albums have also earned him five [Grammy Awards](https://people.com/tag/grammy-awards/).
In the 1970s and '80s, the star established his acting career with films like *The Jerk* (1979), which he co-wrote, *Little Shop of Horrors* (1986) and *Planes, Trains & Automobiles* (1987). He also co-wrote the films *Three Amigos\!* (1986), in which he starred opposite Short, and *Roxanne* (1987).
Martin has appeared in both comedic and dramatic film roles. Some of his most well-known roles include *Father of the Bride* (1991),Nora Ephron's *Mixed Nuts* (1994), *Cheaper by the Dozen* (2003), *The Pink Panther* (2006), *The Big Year* (2011) and *Love the Coopers* (2015).
In 2021, he returned to television with Hulu's *Only Murders in the Building*.
The washed-up actor trope that his character inhabits, Martin says, stemmed from his own anxiety. "I think about actors who've had these hits, they're on TV for eight years," the actor told [*Variety*'s *Awards Circuit* podcast](https://variety.com/2022/tv/awards/steve-martin-only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-1235339328/) in 2022. "And then they don't really work that much again, because they're maybe too identified with the part. And I've always been curious about that life."
In a 2022 interview with [*The Hollywood Reporter*](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/steve-martin-career-retirement-only-murders-in-the-building-1235195571/), Martin said he doesn't intend to pursue other acting roles when the Hulu series ends. "When this television show is done, I'm not going to seek others," he said. "I'm not going to seek other movies. I don't want to do cameos. This is, weirdly, it."
Outside of acting, Martin is also a playwright, author, host and banjo player. He was married to actress Victoria Tennant from 1986 to 1994 and in 2007, he married writer [Anne Stringfield](https://people.com/movies/steve-martin-says-wife-anne-stringfield-looks-like-tina-fey/). In 2013, [the couple welcomed a daughter](https://people.com/parents/steve-martin-welcomes-first-child/), Mary Martin.
## Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
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Martin Short plays disgraced Broadway director Oliver Putnam.
Born in Ontario, the comedian began his career in Canada performing in theater productions and on television shows. In 1982, he was cast on the Canadian sketch comedy show *Second City Television* alongside Andrea Martin and [Eugene Levy](https://people.com/tv/eugene-levy-dan-levy-throwback-photos/) and in 1984, joined the cast of *Saturday Night Live* for one season.
After leaving *SNL*, Short released several television comedy specials and starred in movies such as *Three Amigos\!* (1986), *The Big Picture* (1989) and *Mars Attacks* (1996). He's also appeared on shows like *Arrested Development*, *Weeds* and *Damages*. In 2016, Short and comedian [Maya Rudolph](https://people.com/tag/maya-rudolph/) debuted a variety show, *Maya & Marty*, which aired on NBC.
The actor has also returned to his roots in the theater. In 1993, his performance in the Broadway musical adaptation of the Neil Simon film *The Goodbye Girl* earned him a Tony Award nomination and in 1999, he won a Tony for his role in the Broadway revival of *Little Me*.
In 2022, Short spoke to PEOPLE of *Only Murders in the Building*'s success, saying, "It's not like it's a hit that we think is for the kids and have to pretend we think it's great. We love this. If you came to set you would see a very loose, happy \[atmosphere\]. Before you approach, you'd hear laughter first, and that's including Selena \[Gomez, their costar\]. We all like to work with such a joyful exuberance."
As for his personal life, Short married Canadian actress Nancy Dolman in 1980 and the couple had three children together: Katherine (born in 1983), Oliver (born in 1986) and Henry (born in 1990). In 2010, Dolman died of ovarian cancer.
## Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
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Selena Gomez plays the role of Mabel Mora, a young resident of the Arconia who teams up with Charles and Oliver to host a true crime podcast.
Gomez got her start on the children's TV show *Barney & Friends.* As a teenager, she starred in the Disney Channel series *Wizards of Waverly Place* and began appearing in movies such as *Ramona and Beezus* (2010), *Monte Carlo* (2011) and *Spring Breakers* (2012).
Amid her Disney Channel stardom, Gomez began releasing pop music with a band called Selena Gomez & the Scene. She eventually broke off as a solo artist and her albums have received critical acclaim and mainstream success.
In 2020, the star launched her own makeup line called [Rare Beauty](https://people.com/best-rare-beauty-products-7090903), which was named in tandem with her 2020 album, *Rare*. The brand has become hugely successful and donates a portion of its proceeds to mental health charities.
Gomez returned to television in 2021 with Hulu's *Only Murders in the Building*.
"I signed my life away to Disney at a very young age and I didn't know what I was doing," said the star when speaking to the reporters at a [Television Critics Association](https://people.com/tv/selena-gomez-says-shes-beyond-proud-of-past-after-joking-she-signed-her-life-away-to-disney/) press panel in 2021.
She added, "It's just it's really nice to be back on TV and it's nice to be cast as my actual age, which never happens. So I am very happy to be doing this. I was just a kid. I didn't know what I was thinking."
In her personal life, Gomez had a very public, on-again, off-again relationship with singer [Justin Bieber](https://people.com/music/justin-bieber-selena-gomez-relationship-look-back/) from 2010 to 2018 and briefly dated [The Weeknd](https://people.com/tag/the-weeknd/). The star has also publicly battled with mental illness and Lupus. In 2017, she received a life-saving kidney transplant from friend and fellow actress, [Francia Raisa](https://people.com/music/selena-gomez-speaks-about-kidney-transplant-from-francia-raisa/). Gomez also released an [emotional documentary called *My Mind & Me*](https://people.com/music/selena-gomez-my-mind-and-me-biggest-revelations-mental-health-lupus-heartbreak/) on Apple TV+ in November 2022.
## Tina Fey as Cinda Canning
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[Tina Fey](https://people.com/tag/tina-fey/) plays rival true crime podcast host Cinda Canning.
During her time at *The Second City* comedy troupe in Chicago, Fey began writing for *SNL*. She eventually joined the show as head writer and also co-anchored the "Weekend Update" segment alongside [Jimmy Fallon](https://people.com/tag/jimmy-fallon/) and later, [Amy Poehler](https://people.com/tag/amy-poehler/).
In 2006, Fey departed *SNL* to create the NBC sitcom *30 Rock*, which was inspired by her experience as head writer on the sketch comedy show. The show earned the star multiple Emmy Award nominations and wins, including the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series in 2008 and outstanding comedy series in 2009.
Fey also created the Netflix comedy *The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt*, which ran from 2015 to 2020 and featured her *30 Rock* castmate [Jane Krakowski](https://people.com/tag/jane-krakowski/).
Perhaps her most notable film credit is writing and starring in the 2004 cult favorite comedy *Mean Girls*, which was later developed into a Broadway musical. In 2023, it was announced that [Fey will reprise her role as Ms. Norbury](https://people.com/movies/tina-fey-and-tim-meadows-will-reprise-mean-girls-roles-in-upcoming-movie-musical/) in the upcoming movie musical. She's also appeared in films like *Baby Mama* (2008), *Date Night* (2010), *This Is Where I Leave You* (2014) and *Whiskey Tango Foxtrot* (2016).
In 2021, she appeared in Hulu's *Only Murders in the Building* as Cinda Canning, a true crime podcaster said to be inspired by *Serial* host Sarah Koenig.
As for her personal life, Fey married [Jeff Richmond](https://people.com/tv/who-is-jeff-richmond-tina-fey-husband/), whom she met while working at Second City, in 2001. The couple have two daughters together.
## Nathan Lane as Teddy Dimas
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[Nathan Lane](https://people.com/tag/nathan-lane/) plays Teddy Dimas, deli owner and sponsor of the *Only Murders in the Building* podcast. However, according to [*Deadline*](https://deadline.com/2023/07/only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-nathan-lane-emmy-awards-season-3-1235436661/), Lane will not appear in season 3 of the hit Hulu series due to scheduling conflicts. At the time of filming, he was starring in Broadway's *Pictures From Home*.
Primarily a theater actor in his early career, Lane starred in Broadway shows such as 1996's *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, for which he won his first Tony Award. His other notable credits include *The Producers* (2001) and *Angels in America* (2008). Lane also starred in the film adaptation of *The Producers* in 2005.
The actor famously voiced Timon in the 1994 Disney animated movie *The Lion King* and has also appeared in films like *The Birdcage* (1996) and *Mouse Hunt* (1997). He's also guest starred on numerous TV shows such as *Frasier*, *30 Rock* and *Curb Your Enthusiasm*.
In 2015, Lane married his longtime partner [Devlin Elliott](https://people.com/movies/nathan-lane-honors-husband-devlin-elliott-after-25-years-together-hes-the-greatest-person/).
## James Caverly as Theo Dimas
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James Caverly plays Theo Dimas, the son of Teddy Dimas.
Prior to *Only Murders in the Building*, Caverly appeared on *Chicago Med* as well as several theater productions, including the 2018 Broadway play *Children of a Lesser God*.
As a deaf actor playing a deaf character, Caverly worked closely with the Hulu show's creators to craft his character in the most respectful and accurate way.
"I still get messages from people about how wonderful it is to see Theo be played by a Deaf person and to have sign language portrayed on screen," Caverly told [Salon](https://www.salon.com/2022/08/03/only-in-the-building-theo-james-caverly/) in 2022. "Even more so when they saw Teddy, played by Nathan Lane, using sign language to communicate with his son."
## Amy Ryan as Jan Bellows
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Amy Ryan plays Charles' love interest and the Arconia's unsuspecting perpetrator in season 1.
Ryan got her start in the theater and made her Broadway debut in the 1993 play *The Sisters Rosensweig*. She also performed in the 2000 revival of *Uncle Vanya* and the 2005 revival of *A Streetcar Named Desire*, both of which earned her Tony Award nominations.
The actress has appeared in films like *Gone Baby Gone* (2007), *Changeling* (2008) and *Birdman* (2014) and TV shows like *The Wire* and *The Office*.
As for her personal life, Ryan married writer and producer Eric Slovin in 2011. The couple had welcomed their first child together two years prior.
## Cara Delevingne as Alice
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[Cara Delevingne](https://people.com/tag/cara-delevingne/) plays Alice, an art curator and Mabel's love interest in season 2.
Mainly known for her career as a model, the English star has worked with fashion brands like Chanel, Burberry and Marc Jacobs. In 2012, Delevingne landed her first acting role, a small part in the film adaptation of *Anna Karenina* starring [Keira Knightley](https://people.com/tag/keira-knightley/). She has also appeared in films like *Paper Towns* (2015) and *Suicide Squad* (2016). Delevigne also stars in the Amazon Prime Video series *Carnival Row* alongside [Orlando Bloom](https://people.com/tag/orlando-bloom/).
In 2022, she guest starred on the second season of *Only Murders in the Building* next to her real-life friend, Gomez.
"It was just fun," Delevingne told E!'s web series [*While You Were Streaming*](https://www.eonline.com/news/1336042/only-murders-in-the-building-cara-delevingne-dishes-on-that-selena-gomez-kiss) about the romantic scenes between the pair. "Would anyone in the world not like to kiss Selena?"
"It was just hysterical," she added. "It's just one of those things, especially when you know someone so well, it's the comfortability and you kind of have fun with it."
[Delevingne identifies as pansexual](https://people.com/style/cara-delevingne-talks-about-struggling-with-her-sexuality/). She dated singer [St. Vincent](https://people.com/celebrity/cara-delevingne-opens-up-about-girlfriend-st-vincent-love-is-inspiring/) from 2015 to 2016 and *Pretty Little Liars* actress [Ashley Benson](https://people.com/style/cara-delevingne-and-ashley-benson-split-after-nearly-two-years-of-dating/) from 2018 to 2020.
## Julian Cihi as Tim Kono
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Julian Cihi plays the Arconia's first murder victim, Tim Kono.
Prior to *Only Murders in the Building*, Cihi appeared on shows like *Mr. Robot*, *The Outpost* and *The Tick*. He also performed on Broadway in 2015's *Doctor Zhivago* and 2022's *Take Me Out*.
## Michael Rapaport as Detective Kreps
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Michael Rapaport plays Detective Kreps, the lead investigator on Arconia resident Bunny Folgers' murder case.
The actor and comedian has an extensive film and television résumé. His standout movie roles include *True Romance* (1993), *Deep Blue Sea* (1999) and *The Sixth Day* (2000). As for TV, Rapaport appeared on *Boston Public*, *Prison Break* and the Netflix series *Atypical*. He also held recurring roles on *Friends* and *My Name Is Earl*.
In his personal life, Rapaport married writer and producer Nichole Bettie in 2000 and the pair share two sons together. They divorced in 2007. In 2016, he married actress Kebe Dunn.
## Aaron Dominguez as Oscar Torres
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Aaron Dominguez plays Oscar Torres â a.k.a. "Tie-Dye Guy" â Mabel's childhood friend who is falsely convicted of a murder at the Arconia.
The actor's other television credits include *Two Sides: Unfaithful* and a 2023 episode of the *Gossip Girl* reboot. He's also appeared in the 2022 film *The Inspection*.
## Adina Verson as Poppy White
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Adina Verson plays Cinda Canning's assistant, Poppy White.
She has previously appeared in TV shows like *The Strain*, *Mozart in the Jungle* and *New Amsterdam*. Verson is also a theater performer and originated the role of Rivkele in the 2017 Broadway production of *Indecent*.
## Jackie Hoffman as Uma Heller
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Jackie Hoffman plays Arconia resident Uma Heller.
An alum of *The Second City* improv troupe in Chicago, Hoffman has performed a number of one-woman comedy shows. She made her Broadway debut in the original cast of *Hairspray* in 2002 and has also appeared in Broadway productions of *The Addams Family* (2010-2011) and *On the Town* (2014).
Her distinct comedy style has also lent itself to Hoffman's many film roles like *Garden State* and *Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde* and TV appearances such as *Curb Your Enthusiasm* and *30 Rock*. She also made a cameo in the 2014 Oscar-winning film *Birdman*.
## Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris
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Michael Cyril Creighton plays Arconia resident Howard Morris.
He's previously appeared on TV shows like *Nurse Jackie*, *2 Broke Girls, High Maintenance* and *Dexter: New Blood*. Creighton also created and starred in the Writers Guild Award-winning web series *Jack in a Box*, which ran from 2009 to 2012.
## Jayne Houdyshell as Bunny Folger
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Jayne Houdyshell plays season 2's murder victim and the Arconia's board president, Bunny Folger.
An accomplished theater actress, Houdyshell made her Broadway debut in 2005's *It's a Wonderful Lif*e. She also appeared in the 2012 revival of Stephen Sondheim's *Follies* and the 2022 revival of *The Music Man*. In 2016, Houdyshell won her first Tony Award for her performance in the play *The Humans*.
Her film credits include [Greta Gerwig](https://people.com/tag/greta-gerwig/)'s *Little Women* in 2019 and the 2017 sci-fi comey *Downsizing*. Prior to *Only Murders in the Building*, she held recurring roles on TV shows like *Law & Order*, *Blue Bloods* and *The Good Fight*.
## Paul Rudd as Ben Gilroy
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Paul Rudd appears in season 3 of *Only Murders in the Building* as Ben Gilroy, the star of Oliver's new theater production. In a time jump scene in the season 2 finale, viewers saw Gilroy collapse on stage, setting up the next murder mystery for Charles, Oliver and Mabel.
Rudd has appeared in films like *Clueless* (1995), *Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy* (2004) *This Is 40* (2009) and Marvel's *Ant Man* franchise as well as TV shows like *Friends*, *Reno 911\!* and *Parks and Recreation*.
As for his personal life, Rudd married [producer and screenwriter Julie Yager](https://people.com/movies/who-is-julie-yaeger-paul-rudd-wife/) in 2003 and the couple have two children together.
## Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
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Meryl Streep plays a struggling actor in *Only Murders in the Building* season 3.
Streep is known for her illustrious film career and slew of Academy Award nominations (and three wins). Some of her most notable credits are *Sophie's Choice* (1982), *The Bridges of Madison County* (1995), *The Hours* (2002), *The Devil Wears Prada* (2006) and *Mamma Mia\!* (2008). She's also appeared in stage productions as well as on television series such as HBO's *Angels in America* in 2003 and *Big Little Lies*, which aired on the network from 2017 to 2019.
Streep has been married to artist [Don Gummer](https://people.com/movies/who-is-don-gummer-meryl-streep-husband/) since 1978 and the pair share four children together.
## Jesse Williams as Tobert
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Jesse Williams appears in season 3 of *Only Murders in the Building* as a "documentarian with a particular interest in the case that Mabel, Charles and Oliver are working on," per [*Variety*](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jesse-williams-only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-1235414121/).
In a conversation with PEOPLE, Williams called Martin and Short his "heroes." As a kid, he loved watching the two comedians on *Saturday Night Live*.
âEach of them, independently and together, were such comedy pillars for me and were just so present on my screens growing up," he said. "It may be the first time Iâve ever been like, âOh, [*this* is the pinch yourself moment](https://people.com/jesse-williams-on-working-on-only-murders-in-the-building-exclusive-7574626)."
He is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the long-running medical drama *Grey's Anatomy* from 2009 to 2022. Williams has also appeared in films like *The Cabin in the Woods* (2012) and *The Butler* (2013).
Williams married Aryn Drake-Lee in 2012. The couple filed for divorce in 2017 and the divorce was finalized in 2020. They [share two children](https://people.com/parents/all-about-jesse-williams-kids/).
## Ashley Park as Kimber
![Ashley Park as Kimber in Only Murders in the Building]()
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Ashley Park is among the many new faces of *Only Murders in the Building*, season 3. She plays a "[Broadway ingénue](https://people.com/tv/ashley-park-gushes-about-joy-having-sweetest-costar-selena-gomez-only-murders-in-the-building/)" by the name of Kimber.
TV fans know Park as Mindy Chen in Netflix's *Emily in Paris*. Meanwhile, Broadway fans know the actress as Gretchen Weiners in *Mean Girls* and Jess in *Grand Horizons*.
In July 2023, Park told PEOPLE that she [has a very "supportive" boyfriend](https://people.com/ashley-park-says-her-boyfriend-is-supportive-7556453), but his identity remains anonymous.
## Noma Dumezweni as Maxine
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Noma Dumezweni joins *Only Murders in the Building* season 3 as Maxine, a theater critic.
A veteran of the screen and stage, fans may recognize her as Queen Selina in 2023's *The Little Mermaid* and Miss Penny Farthing in *Mary Poppins Returns*.
The actress has one daughter, whom she co-parents with drummer Damian Grant. In a June 2023 [Instagram post](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cto21_RO8rC/), she called Grant "a Wonderful Father."
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| Readable Markdown | [*Only Murders in the Building*](https://people.com/tv/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-everything-to-know/) takes true crime obsession to a whole new level.
The hit Hulu series is a humorous murder mystery starring comedy legends [Steve Martin](https://people.com/tag/steve-martin/) and [Martin Short](https://people.com/tag/martin-short/) alongside singer-actress [Selena Gomez](https://people.com/tag/selena-gomez/), all three of whom also serve as executive producers.
After a shocking murder takes place in their New York City apartment building, the Arconia, Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short) and Mabel (Gomez) are brought together by their shared fascination with true crime. The unlikely trio team up to solve the case via their own investigative podcast.
"I don't think you ever really expect it, so it's a nice surprise when it happens," Martin told PEOPLE of the [show's success](https://people.com/tv/steve-martin-martin-short-discuss-36-year-friendship-exclusive/). "I am thrilled to be in an undeniable hit show â and to be working with my friend that I would hang out with anyway."
In 2022, Gomez spoke to the [*Los Angeles Times*](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-06-29/only-murders-in-the-building-season-2-hulu-martin-short-gomez) about working alongside acting Martin and Short, admitting she was "very nervous" at first. "They made me feel really comfortable. I would say by the second season, I felt like I got a really good groove with Mabel, and in general, I felt more comfortable to ask for their advice on a scene, or if maybe that sounded bad. They're honest with me. It's nice."
The third season of the series began filming in January 2023 and [wrapped three months later](https://people.com/tv/selena-gomez-toasts-meryl-streep-woman-i-adore-look-up-to-love-only-murders-in-the-building-wraps-season-3/). [Paul Rudd](https://people.com/tag/paul-rudd/), [Meryl Streep](https://people.com/tag/meryl-streep/) and [Jesse Williams](https://people.com/tag/jesse-williams/) are among the show's newest cast members.
"I'm not sure I have enough words to explain just how beautiful this season has been. It has been deliriously hilarious, challenging and for me, an absolute dream," Gomez captioned a [sweet photo with Streep](https://www.instagram.com/p/CrRGHjjLvYl/) on Instagram. "I'll post more soon. But I'll I leave it with the woman I adore, look up to and love."
Season 3 premiered on Aug. 8, 2023.
Ahead, here's everything to know about the cast of *Only Murders in the Building*.
## Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
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Steve Martin plays semi-retired actor turned true crime podcaster, Charles-Haden Savage.
The comedian got his start in the late 1960s writing for the TV variety show *The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour*. He continued to write for television as well as perform stand-up on shows like *The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson* and [*Saturday Night Live*](https://people.com/tag/saturday-night-live/). He has appeared on *SNL* regularly throughout his career and is currently second to [Alec Baldwin](https://people.com/tag/alec-baldwin/) for most times guest-hosting. Martin's comedy albums have also earned him five [Grammy Awards](https://people.com/tag/grammy-awards/).
In the 1970s and '80s, the star established his acting career with films like *The Jerk* (1979), which he co-wrote, *Little Shop of Horrors* (1986) and *Planes, Trains & Automobiles* (1987). He also co-wrote the films *Three Amigos\!* (1986), in which he starred opposite Short, and *Roxanne* (1987).
Martin has appeared in both comedic and dramatic film roles. Some of his most well-known roles include *Father of the Bride* (1991),Nora Ephron's *Mixed Nuts* (1994), *Cheaper by the Dozen* (2003), *The Pink Panther* (2006), *The Big Year* (2011) and *Love the Coopers* (2015).
In 2021, he returned to television with Hulu's *Only Murders in the Building*.
The washed-up actor trope that his character inhabits, Martin says, stemmed from his own anxiety. "I think about actors who've had these hits, they're on TV for eight years," the actor told [*Variety*'s *Awards Circuit* podcast](https://variety.com/2022/tv/awards/steve-martin-only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-1235339328/) in 2022. "And then they don't really work that much again, because they're maybe too identified with the part. And I've always been curious about that life."
In a 2022 interview with [*The Hollywood Reporter*](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/steve-martin-career-retirement-only-murders-in-the-building-1235195571/), Martin said he doesn't intend to pursue other acting roles when the Hulu series ends. "When this television show is done, I'm not going to seek others," he said. "I'm not going to seek other movies. I don't want to do cameos. This is, weirdly, it."
Outside of acting, Martin is also a playwright, author, host and banjo player. He was married to actress Victoria Tennant from 1986 to 1994 and in 2007, he married writer [Anne Stringfield](https://people.com/movies/steve-martin-says-wife-anne-stringfield-looks-like-tina-fey/). In 2013, [the couple welcomed a daughter](https://people.com/parents/steve-martin-welcomes-first-child/), Mary Martin.
## Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
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Martin Short plays disgraced Broadway director Oliver Putnam.
Born in Ontario, the comedian began his career in Canada performing in theater productions and on television shows. In 1982, he was cast on the Canadian sketch comedy show *Second City Television* alongside Andrea Martin and [Eugene Levy](https://people.com/tv/eugene-levy-dan-levy-throwback-photos/) and in 1984, joined the cast of *Saturday Night Live* for one season.
After leaving *SNL*, Short released several television comedy specials and starred in movies such as *Three Amigos\!* (1986), *The Big Picture* (1989) and *Mars Attacks* (1996). He's also appeared on shows like *Arrested Development*, *Weeds* and *Damages*. In 2016, Short and comedian [Maya Rudolph](https://people.com/tag/maya-rudolph/) debuted a variety show, *Maya & Marty*, which aired on NBC.
The actor has also returned to his roots in the theater. In 1993, his performance in the Broadway musical adaptation of the Neil Simon film *The Goodbye Girl* earned him a Tony Award nomination and in 1999, he won a Tony for his role in the Broadway revival of *Little Me*.
In 2022, Short spoke to PEOPLE of *Only Murders in the Building*'s success, saying, "It's not like it's a hit that we think is for the kids and have to pretend we think it's great. We love this. If you came to set you would see a very loose, happy \[atmosphere\]. Before you approach, you'd hear laughter first, and that's including Selena \[Gomez, their costar\]. We all like to work with such a joyful exuberance."
As for his personal life, Short married Canadian actress Nancy Dolman in 1980 and the couple had three children together: Katherine (born in 1983), Oliver (born in 1986) and Henry (born in 1990). In 2010, Dolman died of ovarian cancer.
## Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
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Selena Gomez plays the role of Mabel Mora, a young resident of the Arconia who teams up with Charles and Oliver to host a true crime podcast.
Gomez got her start on the children's TV show *Barney & Friends.* As a teenager, she starred in the Disney Channel series *Wizards of Waverly Place* and began appearing in movies such as *Ramona and Beezus* (2010), *Monte Carlo* (2011) and *Spring Breakers* (2012).
Amid her Disney Channel stardom, Gomez began releasing pop music with a band called Selena Gomez & the Scene. She eventually broke off as a solo artist and her albums have received critical acclaim and mainstream success.
In 2020, the star launched her own makeup line called [Rare Beauty](https://people.com/best-rare-beauty-products-7090903), which was named in tandem with her 2020 album, *Rare*. The brand has become hugely successful and donates a portion of its proceeds to mental health charities.
Gomez returned to television in 2021 with Hulu's *Only Murders in the Building*.
"I signed my life away to Disney at a very young age and I didn't know what I was doing," said the star when speaking to the reporters at a [Television Critics Association](https://people.com/tv/selena-gomez-says-shes-beyond-proud-of-past-after-joking-she-signed-her-life-away-to-disney/) press panel in 2021.
She added, "It's just it's really nice to be back on TV and it's nice to be cast as my actual age, which never happens. So I am very happy to be doing this. I was just a kid. I didn't know what I was thinking."
In her personal life, Gomez had a very public, on-again, off-again relationship with singer [Justin Bieber](https://people.com/music/justin-bieber-selena-gomez-relationship-look-back/) from 2010 to 2018 and briefly dated [The Weeknd](https://people.com/tag/the-weeknd/). The star has also publicly battled with mental illness and Lupus. In 2017, she received a life-saving kidney transplant from friend and fellow actress, [Francia Raisa](https://people.com/music/selena-gomez-speaks-about-kidney-transplant-from-francia-raisa/). Gomez also released an [emotional documentary called *My Mind & Me*](https://people.com/music/selena-gomez-my-mind-and-me-biggest-revelations-mental-health-lupus-heartbreak/) on Apple TV+ in November 2022.
## Tina Fey as Cinda Canning
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[Tina Fey](https://people.com/tag/tina-fey/) plays rival true crime podcast host Cinda Canning.
During her time at *The Second City* comedy troupe in Chicago, Fey began writing for *SNL*. She eventually joined the show as head writer and also co-anchored the "Weekend Update" segment alongside [Jimmy Fallon](https://people.com/tag/jimmy-fallon/) and later, [Amy Poehler](https://people.com/tag/amy-poehler/).
In 2006, Fey departed *SNL* to create the NBC sitcom *30 Rock*, which was inspired by her experience as head writer on the sketch comedy show. The show earned the star multiple Emmy Award nominations and wins, including the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series in 2008 and outstanding comedy series in 2009.
Fey also created the Netflix comedy *The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt*, which ran from 2015 to 2020 and featured her *30 Rock* castmate [Jane Krakowski](https://people.com/tag/jane-krakowski/).
Perhaps her most notable film credit is writing and starring in the 2004 cult favorite comedy *Mean Girls*, which was later developed into a Broadway musical. In 2023, it was announced that [Fey will reprise her role as Ms. Norbury](https://people.com/movies/tina-fey-and-tim-meadows-will-reprise-mean-girls-roles-in-upcoming-movie-musical/) in the upcoming movie musical. She's also appeared in films like *Baby Mama* (2008), *Date Night* (2010), *This Is Where I Leave You* (2014) and *Whiskey Tango Foxtrot* (2016).
In 2021, she appeared in Hulu's *Only Murders in the Building* as Cinda Canning, a true crime podcaster said to be inspired by *Serial* host Sarah Koenig.
As for her personal life, Fey married [Jeff Richmond](https://people.com/tv/who-is-jeff-richmond-tina-fey-husband/), whom she met while working at Second City, in 2001. The couple have two daughters together.
## Nathan Lane as Teddy Dimas
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[Nathan Lane](https://people.com/tag/nathan-lane/) plays Teddy Dimas, deli owner and sponsor of the *Only Murders in the Building* podcast. However, according to [*Deadline*](https://deadline.com/2023/07/only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-nathan-lane-emmy-awards-season-3-1235436661/), Lane will not appear in season 3 of the hit Hulu series due to scheduling conflicts. At the time of filming, he was starring in Broadway's *Pictures From Home*.
Primarily a theater actor in his early career, Lane starred in Broadway shows such as 1996's *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, for which he won his first Tony Award. His other notable credits include *The Producers* (2001) and *Angels in America* (2008). Lane also starred in the film adaptation of *The Producers* in 2005.
The actor famously voiced Timon in the 1994 Disney animated movie *The Lion King* and has also appeared in films like *The Birdcage* (1996) and *Mouse Hunt* (1997). He's also guest starred on numerous TV shows such as *Frasier*, *30 Rock* and *Curb Your Enthusiasm*.
In 2015, Lane married his longtime partner [Devlin Elliott](https://people.com/movies/nathan-lane-honors-husband-devlin-elliott-after-25-years-together-hes-the-greatest-person/).
## James Caverly as Theo Dimas
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James Caverly plays Theo Dimas, the son of Teddy Dimas.
Prior to *Only Murders in the Building*, Caverly appeared on *Chicago Med* as well as several theater productions, including the 2018 Broadway play *Children of a Lesser God*.
As a deaf actor playing a deaf character, Caverly worked closely with the Hulu show's creators to craft his character in the most respectful and accurate way.
"I still get messages from people about how wonderful it is to see Theo be played by a Deaf person and to have sign language portrayed on screen," Caverly told [Salon](https://www.salon.com/2022/08/03/only-in-the-building-theo-james-caverly/) in 2022. "Even more so when they saw Teddy, played by Nathan Lane, using sign language to communicate with his son."
## Amy Ryan as Jan Bellows
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Amy Ryan plays Charles' love interest and the Arconia's unsuspecting perpetrator in season 1.
Ryan got her start in the theater and made her Broadway debut in the 1993 play *The Sisters Rosensweig*. She also performed in the 2000 revival of *Uncle Vanya* and the 2005 revival of *A Streetcar Named Desire*, both of which earned her Tony Award nominations.
The actress has appeared in films like *Gone Baby Gone* (2007), *Changeling* (2008) and *Birdman* (2014) and TV shows like *The Wire* and *The Office*.
As for her personal life, Ryan married writer and producer Eric Slovin in 2011. The couple had welcomed their first child together two years prior.
## Cara Delevingne as Alice
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[Cara Delevingne](https://people.com/tag/cara-delevingne/) plays Alice, an art curator and Mabel's love interest in season 2.
Mainly known for her career as a model, the English star has worked with fashion brands like Chanel, Burberry and Marc Jacobs. In 2012, Delevingne landed her first acting role, a small part in the film adaptation of *Anna Karenina* starring [Keira Knightley](https://people.com/tag/keira-knightley/). She has also appeared in films like *Paper Towns* (2015) and *Suicide Squad* (2016). Delevigne also stars in the Amazon Prime Video series *Carnival Row* alongside [Orlando Bloom](https://people.com/tag/orlando-bloom/).
In 2022, she guest starred on the second season of *Only Murders in the Building* next to her real-life friend, Gomez.
"It was just fun," Delevingne told E!'s web series [*While You Were Streaming*](https://www.eonline.com/news/1336042/only-murders-in-the-building-cara-delevingne-dishes-on-that-selena-gomez-kiss) about the romantic scenes between the pair. "Would anyone in the world not like to kiss Selena?"
"It was just hysterical," she added. "It's just one of those things, especially when you know someone so well, it's the comfortability and you kind of have fun with it."
[Delevingne identifies as pansexual](https://people.com/style/cara-delevingne-talks-about-struggling-with-her-sexuality/). She dated singer [St. Vincent](https://people.com/celebrity/cara-delevingne-opens-up-about-girlfriend-st-vincent-love-is-inspiring/) from 2015 to 2016 and *Pretty Little Liars* actress [Ashley Benson](https://people.com/style/cara-delevingne-and-ashley-benson-split-after-nearly-two-years-of-dating/) from 2018 to 2020.
## Julian Cihi as Tim Kono
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Julian Cihi plays the Arconia's first murder victim, Tim Kono.
Prior to *Only Murders in the Building*, Cihi appeared on shows like *Mr. Robot*, *The Outpost* and *The Tick*. He also performed on Broadway in 2015's *Doctor Zhivago* and 2022's *Take Me Out*.
## Michael Rapaport as Detective Kreps
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Michael Rapaport plays Detective Kreps, the lead investigator on Arconia resident Bunny Folgers' murder case.
The actor and comedian has an extensive film and television résumé. His standout movie roles include *True Romance* (1993), *Deep Blue Sea* (1999) and *The Sixth Day* (2000). As for TV, Rapaport appeared on *Boston Public*, *Prison Break* and the Netflix series *Atypical*. He also held recurring roles on *Friends* and *My Name Is Earl*.
In his personal life, Rapaport married writer and producer Nichole Bettie in 2000 and the pair share two sons together. They divorced in 2007. In 2016, he married actress Kebe Dunn.
## Aaron Dominguez as Oscar Torres
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Aaron Dominguez plays Oscar Torres â a.k.a. "Tie-Dye Guy" â Mabel's childhood friend who is falsely convicted of a murder at the Arconia.
The actor's other television credits include *Two Sides: Unfaithful* and a 2023 episode of the *Gossip Girl* reboot. He's also appeared in the 2022 film *The Inspection*.
## Adina Verson as Poppy White
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Adina Verson plays Cinda Canning's assistant, Poppy White.
She has previously appeared in TV shows like *The Strain*, *Mozart in the Jungle* and *New Amsterdam*. Verson is also a theater performer and originated the role of Rivkele in the 2017 Broadway production of *Indecent*.
## Jackie Hoffman as Uma Heller
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Jackie Hoffman plays Arconia resident Uma Heller.
An alum of *The Second City* improv troupe in Chicago, Hoffman has performed a number of one-woman comedy shows. She made her Broadway debut in the original cast of *Hairspray* in 2002 and has also appeared in Broadway productions of *The Addams Family* (2010-2011) and *On the Town* (2014).
Her distinct comedy style has also lent itself to Hoffman's many film roles like *Garden State* and *Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde* and TV appearances such as *Curb Your Enthusiasm* and *30 Rock*. She also made a cameo in the 2014 Oscar-winning film *Birdman*.
## Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris
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Michael Cyril Creighton plays Arconia resident Howard Morris.
He's previously appeared on TV shows like *Nurse Jackie*, *2 Broke Girls, High Maintenance* and *Dexter: New Blood*. Creighton also created and starred in the Writers Guild Award-winning web series *Jack in a Box*, which ran from 2009 to 2012.
## Jayne Houdyshell as Bunny Folger
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Jayne Houdyshell plays season 2's murder victim and the Arconia's board president, Bunny Folger.
An accomplished theater actress, Houdyshell made her Broadway debut in 2005's *It's a Wonderful Lif*e. She also appeared in the 2012 revival of Stephen Sondheim's *Follies* and the 2022 revival of *The Music Man*. In 2016, Houdyshell won her first Tony Award for her performance in the play *The Humans*.
Her film credits include [Greta Gerwig](https://people.com/tag/greta-gerwig/)'s *Little Women* in 2019 and the 2017 sci-fi comey *Downsizing*. Prior to *Only Murders in the Building*, she held recurring roles on TV shows like *Law & Order*, *Blue Bloods* and *The Good Fight*.
## Paul Rudd as Ben Gilroy
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Paul Rudd appears in season 3 of *Only Murders in the Building* as Ben Gilroy, the star of Oliver's new theater production. In a time jump scene in the season 2 finale, viewers saw Gilroy collapse on stage, setting up the next murder mystery for Charles, Oliver and Mabel.
Rudd has appeared in films like *Clueless* (1995), *Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy* (2004) *This Is 40* (2009) and Marvel's *Ant Man* franchise as well as TV shows like *Friends*, *Reno 911\!* and *Parks and Recreation*.
As for his personal life, Rudd married [producer and screenwriter Julie Yager](https://people.com/movies/who-is-julie-yaeger-paul-rudd-wife/) in 2003 and the couple have two children together.
## Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
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Meryl Streep plays a struggling actor in *Only Murders in the Building* season 3.
Streep is known for her illustrious film career and slew of Academy Award nominations (and three wins). Some of her most notable credits are *Sophie's Choice* (1982), *The Bridges of Madison County* (1995), *The Hours* (2002), *The Devil Wears Prada* (2006) and *Mamma Mia\!* (2008). She's also appeared in stage productions as well as on television series such as HBO's *Angels in America* in 2003 and *Big Little Lies*, which aired on the network from 2017 to 2019.
Streep has been married to artist [Don Gummer](https://people.com/movies/who-is-don-gummer-meryl-streep-husband/) since 1978 and the pair share four children together.
## Jesse Williams as Tobert
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Jesse Williams appears in season 3 of *Only Murders in the Building* as a "documentarian with a particular interest in the case that Mabel, Charles and Oliver are working on," per [*Variety*](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jesse-williams-only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-1235414121/).
In a conversation with PEOPLE, Williams called Martin and Short his "heroes." As a kid, he loved watching the two comedians on *Saturday Night Live*.
âEach of them, independently and together, were such comedy pillars for me and were just so present on my screens growing up," he said. "It may be the first time Iâve ever been like, âOh, [*this* is the pinch yourself moment](https://people.com/jesse-williams-on-working-on-only-murders-in-the-building-exclusive-7574626)."
He is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the long-running medical drama *Grey's Anatomy* from 2009 to 2022. Williams has also appeared in films like *The Cabin in the Woods* (2012) and *The Butler* (2013).
Williams married Aryn Drake-Lee in 2012. The couple filed for divorce in 2017 and the divorce was finalized in 2020. They [share two children](https://people.com/parents/all-about-jesse-williams-kids/).
## Ashley Park as Kimber
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Ashley Park is among the many new faces of *Only Murders in the Building*, season 3. She plays a "[Broadway ingénue](https://people.com/tv/ashley-park-gushes-about-joy-having-sweetest-costar-selena-gomez-only-murders-in-the-building/)" by the name of Kimber.
TV fans know Park as Mindy Chen in Netflix's *Emily in Paris*. Meanwhile, Broadway fans know the actress as Gretchen Weiners in *Mean Girls* and Jess in *Grand Horizons*.
In July 2023, Park told PEOPLE that she [has a very "supportive" boyfriend](https://people.com/ashley-park-says-her-boyfriend-is-supportive-7556453), but his identity remains anonymous.
## Noma Dumezweni as Maxine
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Noma Dumezweni joins *Only Murders in the Building* season 3 as Maxine, a theater critic.
A veteran of the screen and stage, fans may recognize her as Queen Selina in 2023's *The Little Mermaid* and Miss Penny Farthing in *Mary Poppins Returns*.
The actress has one daughter, whom she co-parents with drummer Damian Grant. In a June 2023 [Instagram post](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cto21_RO8rC/), she called Grant "a Wonderful Father." |
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