Kumail Nanjiani has been confirmed to join the cast of 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 on Hulu. Nanjiani will take on a recurring role in the upcoming season, with details about his character being kept mostly under wraps. However, sources reveal that his character will play a crucial part in the season's investigation.
Joining Nanjiani in the new season are Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Molly Shannon, with Meryl Streep set to reprise her role from Season 3. The series, led by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, will see the main characters embarking on a trip to Los Angeles before returning to New York.
The show is executive produced by Martin, John Hoffman, Short, and Gomez, along with Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal. 'Only Murders in the Building' was created by Martin and Hoffman, with 20th Television serving as the studio.
Nanjiani's return to Hulu marks a reunion following his appearance in the limited series 'Welcome to Chippendales,' which earned him an Emmy nomination. He also made a guest appearance in the Hulu series 'History of the World, Part II.' The actor received an Academy Award nomination in 2018, alongside his wife, Emily Gordon, for their film 'The Big Sick,' in which he also starred.
Known for his role in the HBO comedy series 'Silicon Valley,' Nanjiani's film credits include the Marvel Studios feature 'Eternals,' 'The Lego Ninjago Movie,' and 'The Lovebirds.' He is represented by UTA, Mosaic, Isaac Dunham, and Origin Public Relations.