Following the success of Only Murders In The Building’s first series – it was the most watched original comedy series in 2021 – we’ve been waiting patiently for season two updates, not least because of some exciting cast additions.

As well as beloved series regulars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short (the true crime-obsessed armchair detectives who turn into actual detectives when residents in their building are mysteriously murdered), we also have Cara Delevingne and Amy Schumer joining the second season antics.

Well now, we finally have a glimpse of the new characters – and expected chaos – of series two with the help of a new teaser trailer. 

In it, the trio are working hard to disprove the theory that they’re the joint murderers of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger. But when evidence keeps showing up in their apartments, could the real killer be out to mess with them in a more personal way?

There’s only one thing left for Charles, Oliver and Mabel to do and that’s to find out who the real killer is. If the trailer’s anything to go by, that’ll be coming with its fair share of hilarity and mayhem – we can’t wait. Watch the trailer for yourself here:

We also finally know what role Delevingne will be playing in the anticipated second instalment. While we did get a glimpse of her in the recently released trailer, fans have been left to wonder just how the model and actor will feature in the new series. Delevingne will star as Alice, a hip art gallery owner who opens Mabel (Gomez) up to another side of her identity. 

Speaking about the casting and new series, the show’s co-creator, John Hoffman, said that because Gomez and Delevingne are friends in real life, they brought a “quick, sexy intimacy to their on-screen rapport.”

He added: “It was amazing to have the two of them know each other and feel comfortable. It’s a little sparky in all the right ways that makes you feel like, Oh, someone’s opening someone’s world.”

We also know who Schumer will be playing and in an unlikely turn of events, it has transpired that she’ll be playing … herself. She’s set to play a “slightly unbearable” version of herself and her character will play a “pivotal” role at the start of the new season. She’ll be looking to adapt the Only Murders podcast for the big screen but there’s one problem: she wants to be the star.

As well as Schumer and Delevingne, another new and important character will be Shirley MacLaine. The acting legend will play the mother of recently murdered Arconia apartment resident Bunny (Jayne Houdyshell) and this role is actually MacLaine’s first television series performance since her recurring feature on Glee nearly a decade ago.

The casting buzz is just another reason why we’re counting down the days till the new series lands on our screens and, thankfully, we don’t have long to wait. Only Murders In The Building will be hitting our screens on 28 June and announcing the news on Twitter back in March, the OMITB account shared a mystery clue which left us mildly confused:

Just when we thought our excitement for the second series couldn’t grow any more, the first trailer offers up another taste of what will happen after that very eventful season one finale.

“We’ve been warned not to speak out,” Oliver (Martin Short) says. Mabel (Selena Gomez) continues: “But we here at Only Murders In The Building, we will not be going quietly.” Watch the teaser for yourself here:

If you missed out on the hilarious first season, allow us to help you catch up. 

The series follows three strangers (Gomez, Martin, and Short) who, much like basically everyone in the entire world, are utterly obsessed with true crime. But when there’s murder to solve, a killer in the building, a long list of suspects, and mildly threatening text messages from a mysterious someone, they soon realise that playing detective is infinitely more enjoyable when there’s a TV screen separating you from all the gore and guts.

What ensues is a heartwarmingly funny and deliciously dark story of unlikely friendship and connection in the modern age, all with a healthy dollop of whodunnit. Basically, the perfect cosy winter viewing.

We’ll be sure to update you as soon as we know more about the second series but for now, we can’t wait to find out what’s in store for our beloved characters.

Only Murders In The Building season one is available to stream on Disney+ now. 

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