Summary
Only Murders in the Buildingseason 3 star Jesse Williams firmly rules out any involvement with the new season. Williams joined season 3 as a cameraman brought on by Paul Rudd’s Ben Glenroy to shoot a documentary about his anticipated stage debut, which is derailed by his murder.Only Murders in the Buildingseason 4will see Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez’s trio of podcast creators investigating a new murder while their previous adventures are turned into a movie in Los Angeles.
While Tobert left for Los Angeles for a new job in season 3’s final episode, the cameraman will not cross paths with Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short), or Mabel (Gomez), as revealed by Williams in a recent interview withPeople. When asked whether the trio’s Hollywood experience could lead to Tobert returning, the actor responded simply, stating,“No, I’m not on that show anymore.”
What Does Jesse Williams' Exit Mean For Tobert’s Future?
As such, his and Mabel’s brief relationship may be over despite a somewhat friendly parting.
WithOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 4 spending at least some time in Los Angeles, it would not be difficult to imaginethe main trio potentially crossing paths with Tobert. He and Mabel had developed some feelings for one another, with Tobert even asking her to join him when he left to work on a new indie feature. While Mabel had a better experience with Tobert compared to her prior relationships, it is clear that she still has more growth ahead.
However, though Williams won’t be returning, there is a majorOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 3 newcomerwho will return. Meryl Streep, who joined the series as aspiring actress Loretta and had a brief romance with Oliver, is confirmed to return in season 4. If she and Oliver can reunite again after a complicated season 3 relationship,perhaps Mabel will be inspired to try once more with Tobert, opening the series up for Williams' return beyond the next season.
WithOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 3ending Tobert’s story in a somewhat open-ended manner and the trio heading for Hollywood, a reunion may have felt like a clear path for Williams' return. However, the actor’s brief but succinct response makes it clearTobert’s return isn’t in the cards currently. As such, his and Mabel’s brief relationship may be over despite a somewhat friendly parting.
Only Murders in the Building
Cast
Only Murders in the Building is a mystery-comedy series following three strangers, portrayed by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, who bond over their shared obsession with true crime. Set in a Manhattan apartment building, the trio becomes embroiled in a real murder mystery within their residence.
