Paul Ruddhas joined the third season cast ofOnly Murders in the Building,following his season two cameo. Rudd appeared in the season finale as Broadway star Ben Glenroy. It is unknown if Rudd will join the series as a regular, recurring or guest star.Only Murders in the Buildingstars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as three unlikely friends and neighbors who share a love of true crime. The series wasrenewed for a third seasonin July.
In a statement toVariety, series co-creator John Hoffman said:
“Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!”
Rudd made his acting debut in 1991, appearing in a Super Nintendo commercial. The following year, he appeared in the television drama seriesSisters.His breakout role came in 1995 when he starred in the comedy classicClueless, opposite Alicia Silverstone. Rudd later appeared in films includingWet Hot American Summer,Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,Knocked Up,This Is 40, Marvel’sAnt-Man, andThe Fundamentals of Caring(co-starring Gomez), among others. His television credits include recurring roles onFriends, as Phoebe’s husband, andParks and Recreation.
Only Murders in The BuildingCast and Success
Only Murders in the Buildingfollows Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short) and Mabel (Gomez), all tenants of the same building who build a friendship over their interest in true crime. The intergenerational trio finds themselves involved in a real-life murder mystery and decides to launch a podcast.Only Murders in the Buildingwas created by Hoffman and Short. Martin, Short, Hoffman, Gomez, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal and Jamie Babbit executive produce the series. The series also stars Amy Ryan and Cara Delevigne. Season two introduced Tina Fey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Michael Rapaport in recurring roles.
The show debuted as the most-watched comedy premiere in Hulu’s history and was later named the most watched comedy series ever on the streamer. In July, the series received 17 Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for both Martin and Short.
Seasons one and two ofOnly Murders in the Buildingare streaming on Hulu. Season three does not yet have a premiere date.
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