Only Murders in the Building Trivia | 30 facts about the series

“Only Murders in the Building” is a new series aired on Hulu. The series consists of a really famous cast, such as Selena Gomez and Steve Martin.

Let’s find out more about the series!

1. Only Murders in the Building is an American mystery-comedy television series.
2. It was created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman.
3. The series consists of ten episodes.
4. It premiered on August 31, 2021, on Hulu.
5. Only Murders in the Building follows three strangers, played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, who share an obsession with a true crime podcast.
6. After a murder in their building, the three neighbors decide to start their own show that covers their investigation of the murder.
7. Only Murders in the Building has received largely positive reviews from critics, who particularly praised its comedic approach to crime fiction and the lead actors’ performances.
8. In September 2021, the series was renewed for a second season.
9. In January 2020, it was announced Steve Martin and Martin Short would star in an untitled Hulu series, created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman.
10. Martin, Short, and Hoffman serve as executive producers, alongside Dan Fogelman, with 20th Television serving as the studio.
11. In August 2020, Selena Gomez joined the cast and also serves as an executive producer.
12. In November 2020, Aaron Dominguez joined the cast in a series regular role.
13. In January 2021, Amy Ryan joined the cast in a series regular role.
14. That same month, Nathan Lane joined the cast in a recurring role.
15. Principal photography began on December 3, 2020, in New York City, and concluded in April 2021.
16. This is the sixth collaboration between Martin Short and Steve Martin
17. The most watched comedy premiere in Hulu history.
18. Steve Martin’s first regular starring role in a television series.
19. Steve Martin is actually playing the concertina in various scenes. He is in fact a very accomplished and talented musician.
20. Exteriors for the fictitious “Arconia” building are shot at the Belnord at 225 W 86th St in Manhattan.
21. The true-crime podcast that Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) bond over is based on the podcast “Serial”, an investigative journalism podcast hosted by Sarah Koenig.
22. Similar to most real-life high-rise residences, the Arconia does not have a 13th floor, but instead skips to the 14th.
23. Steve Martin’s character, Charles, is a former actor only famous for playing the title character in a fictional cop show titled “Brazzos”. Brazos is the name of one of the two rivers that flow through Waco TX, where Martin was born.
24. For decades, it seemed unlikely that Steve Martin would ever do television.
25. Although the medium has changed throughout the years, he’s one of many former movie stars entering the medium with their own shows
26. The actor who plays Theo (James Caverly) is actually deaf in real life
27. Selena Gomez’s third TV series; she also appeared in Barney (1992) and Wizards of Waverly Place(2007)
28. As each episode’s title card appears, the elapsed time shown matches the elapsed time for the episode.
29. Steve Martin’s original concept was that three older men would come together over a shared interest in mysteries but would only solve murders that happen in their building because they don’t have the energy to go outside.
30. “Randos” seem to be the name that’s flying around due to Charles and Oliver referring to the three of them as such after they learn the word from Mabel.