Kumail Nanjiani Joins Only Murders In The Building Season 4, Calls It ‘My Favorite Television Show’


Kumail Nanjiani Joins Only Murders In The Building Season 4, Calls It 'My Favorite Television Show'

Kumail Nanjiani Joins Only Murders In The Building Season 4, Calls It ‘My Favorite Television Show’ (Images credit: Instagram)

After Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria and Eugene Levy, the latest name to join the cast of Only Murders in the Building is actor Kumail Nanjiani. Like the previously named celebs, Nanjiani will be part of the series in a recurring role. The new season of the comedy kicked off filming for the first time in Los Angeles, California where part of the story will be based.

Kumail Nanjiani cast in Only Murders in the Building Season 4

According to a report by Variety, Nanjiani is set to appear in a recurring role on Only Murders in the Building and added that “his character will be integral to this season’s investigation.” In the past few weeks, it was revealed that Shannon, Longoria and Levy would be the new additions to the cast. Oscar nominee Meryl Streep would also be back as Loretta Durkin; she had joined season 3 in 2023.

On X, Nanjiani reacted to his casting news and wrote, “I’m going to be on my favorite television show!” The Emmy-nominated actor is known for his role on the HBO show Silicon Valley. He and his wife Emily Gordon were also nominated for the Academy Award for best original screenplay for their rom-com The Big Sick in 2018.

About Only Murders in the Building Season 4

The main cast members Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez were joined by Streep in Los Angeles as they spoke about their show at a For Your Consideration panel. While the makers are keeping the plot of the new season under wraps, they did reveal that Martin, Short and Gomez’s character would be visiting Los Angeles for a bit and later return to New York.

Last week, the official account of the show posted some photos of the main leads getting ready to film a scene in Los Angeles with the caption, “The besties are back. Season 4.” Only Murders in the Building is created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman; it is expected to premiere later this year on Disney+ Hotstar.


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