Only Murders in the Building Podcast Gates of Heaven (Part 2) w/ actress Amy Ryan and showrunner John Hoffman
Sep 6, 2024
In this lively conversation, actress Amy Ryan, known for her role as Jan, joins co-creator John Hoffman to chat about the latest chaos in the Arconia. They dive into the intriguing presence of ghosts and the unique humor embedded in loss. Amy reflects on her return to set and unpacks the complexities of 'Jan logic,' while John shares behind-the-scenes stories and the origins of the card game O'Hell Yes. Expect plenty of laughs as they speculate on future twists and character dynamics!
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Ghosts Blend Comedy And Grief
- Only Murders uses recurring talking-ghost moments to blend absurd comedy with genuine poignancy.
- John Hoffman says this motif lets the show explore grief while keeping a human comedic tone.
Jan's Charming, Dangerous Logic
- Amy Ryan recounts being startled to return as Jan and enjoying the character's chaotic logic.
- She describes Jan as illogical to others but perfectly coherent in her own mind, which makes her dangerous and entertaining.
Keeping The Season-One Murder Secret
- Amy Ryan describes the awkwardness of hiding her season-one secret that Jan was the killer.
- She and the production filmed many actors getting arrested to help preserve the mystery for viewers.