Only Murders in the Building Podcast Once Upon a Time in the West (w/ Showrunner John Hoffman & Writer Joshua Allen Griffith)
Aug 28, 2024
Join John Hoffman, the showrunner and co-creator, and writer Joshua Allen Griffith for a thrilling dive into the season premiere. They discuss exciting new cast additions and the challenges of taking the beloved trio to LA. Hear about the nostalgic charm of home movies featuring Steve Martin and Martin Short. Joshua reveals the meticulous effort behind the murderboards used in writing, while they both tease intriguing plot twists for this season. Plus, get ready for Scott Bakula's surprise return that adds a nostalgic kick!
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Trio Works In Protective Mode
- Season four naturally leans into Charles because of the previous season's victim but keeps arcs for all three leads.
- The trio operates in a half-protective mode because they don't know who the intended target was.
DP Saved The LA Shoot At The Last Minute
- John Hoffman told a late-breaking set story when their LA DP fell sick the day before shooting.
- He called Luke Miller at short notice and Miller saved the shoot by stepping in immediately.
Meryl Streep's Breathless Party Entrance
- Meryl Streep makes a striking, almost incidental entrance at the Hollywood party that left the crew breathless.
- John Hoffman described her arrival as a 'sleigh entrance' that felt tossed-off yet stunning.