Chevy Chase Publicly Expresses Desire for ‘Three Amigos!’ Reunion on ‘Only Murders in the Building’

Chevy Chase Pitches Himself for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Reunion with Steve Martin and Martin Short

Richmond, Va. – Veteran comedian Chevy Chase, at 82 years old, has openly voiced his strong desire to reunite with his Three Amigos! costars, Steve Martin and Martin Short, particularly by joining their highly acclaimed Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building. Chase made his sentiments clear during a lively appearance at the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, December 29.

During a Q&A session, when asked which of his iconic films he would choose for a sequel, Chase promptly nominated the 1986 cult classic, Three Amigos!, which paired him with Martin and Short as three silent film stars mistaken for real heroes in a Mexican village. “Right now they’re busy on TV making that ‘I only have murders in my building,’” Chase playfully remarked, momentarily misremembering the title. His wife, Jayni, quickly corrected him, affirming, “Only Murders in the Building. It’s a very good show.”

The Saturday Night Live alum enthusiastically agreed on the show’s quality but swiftly pivoted to his core argument: “It’s a good show. Yes, it’s good, they’re good, but they really are lacking me. That’s where we gotta get going.” Chase, ever confident in his comedic prowess, further asserted, “If you really want to have a movie with Steve and Marty, you have to have me.”

His plea comes nearly four decades after the release of Three Amigos!, a film that cemented a unique comedic bond between the trio. Martin, 80, and Short, 75, have since found immense success with Only Murders in the Building, which premiered in 2021. The Emmy-winning series, also starring Selena Gomez, has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including 17 Emmy Awards, for its witty blend of true-crime podcast parody and heartfelt character dynamics. The show has been renewed for its sixth season, which is currently in production, indicating its robust popularity.

While Chase’s comments were delivered with his signature comedic timing, a deeper yearning for his former colleagues was evident. “I miss them, that’s all I’m saying. I really miss them, they’re great,” he confessed, moving past the jokes.

The possibility of Chase joining the cast has been a topic of discussion among fans. In 2022, executive producer and co-creator John Hoffman addressed the idea, telling Deadline, “There will be plans for many, many other amigos and otherwise and that’s in process right now.” However, in the years since, there has been no concrete indication or official announcement of Chase being in talks to appear on the show, despite the series’ continued run.

The dynamics of the trio’s friendship have been publicly discussed before. In a 2019 interview, Steve Martin attributed the distance between himself, Short, and Chase to geographical separation. “He lives on the wrong coast,” Martin stated, elaborating that his and Short’s close bond solidified while both resided on the West Coast, whereas Chase was based on the East Coast and had a family, while Martin was childless at the time. “Marty became my child. It just didn’t work out. We would run into each other on different things,” Martin explained, acknowledging, “But certainly when we made that film we were all bonded very quickly. And we used to have a lot of dinners for years.”

Further highlighting the subtle complexities of their relationship is the upcoming CNN documentary, I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, set to premiere on January 1 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST. Notably, Martin Short actively participated in the documentary and is featured in its trailer, while Steve Martin chose not to make an appearance. When questioned by Variety about Martin’s absence, director Marina Zenovich offered a diplomatic yet telling response: “I can’t answer for them, but I think that the absences speak for themselves. Whether it’s scheduling, personal, or saving it for their own doc.”

As Only Murders in the Building continues to captivate audiences, and with a new documentary exploring Chase’s career on the horizon, the question of a full Three Amigos! reunion – even for a guest spot – remains a compelling topic for comedy enthusiasts and a testament to the enduring legacy of the iconic comedic trio.