S3 E3: Grab Your Hankies (Part 1)
August 16, 2023 · 40 min
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Go behind episode 3 with the showrunner and director as they reveal how the musical and mystery were built.
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In this episode
- How the creative team assembled the musical elements of season 3
- What Meryl Streep brought to her scenes with the rest of the cast
- How much the director knew about the murder plot before filming
- A chance to hear fan theories discussed later that same week
About this episode
On today’s show, we talk about episode 3 with John Hoffman (Co-Creator, Showrunner, and Producer) and the Director of Episode 3 Adam Shankman.
We cover John's musical dream team, Meryl Streep's commitment to her cast, and how much Adam knew about the murder of Ben Glenroy when he got to set to film his episodes.
Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode three. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and come right back!
We’ll be back again on Friday for more Murders and to read your theories.
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About Only Murders in the Building Official Podcast
A witty and revealing video and audio podcast hosted by Michael Cyril Creighton (Howard) that takes fans behind the scenes of Only Murders in the Building season five—unpacking each episode with the cast and crew through never-before-heard stories, hidden details, and playful on-set moments that celebrate the mystery
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