Chevy Chase Calls for ‘Three Amigos’ Reunion on ‘Only Murders in the Building’: “They’re Lacking Me”
By Entertainment Desk January 6, 2026
Nearly 40 years after the cult classic ¡Three Amigos! hit theaters, Chevy Chase is openly campaigning for a reunion with co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short—on their Emmy-winning Hulu mystery-comedy Only Murders in the Building. The 82-year-old comedy legend made the plea during a live event at Richmond’s Altria Theater on December 29, 2025, sparking buzz amid the recent release of a candid CNN documentary about his life and career.
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When asked which of his films he’d most like a sequel to, Chase zeroed in on the 1986 John Landis-directed Western spoof. “Right now they’re busy on TV making that ‘I only have murders in my building,’” he quipped, before his wife Jayni corrected him: “Only Murders in the Building. It’s a very good show.” Chase agreed enthusiastically: “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. If you really want to have a movie with Steve and Marty, you have to have me. I miss them, that’s all I’m saying. I really miss them, they’re great.”
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¡Three Amigos! saw Chase, Martin, and Short as silent-film actors mistaken for real heroes in a Mexican village. Though not a massive hit initially ($39 million domestic), it became a beloved cult favorite. Martin and Short have since forged a tight-knit partnership, touring together and starring in Only Murders alongside Selena Gomez since 2021. The series, renewed for a sixth season filming in London, wrapped its acclaimed fifth season in October 2025.
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Chase’s comments coincide with the January 1, 2026, premiere of Marina Zenovich’s documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not on CNN (streaming on Max January 31). The film explores his SNL breakthrough, film highs (Caddyshack, Vacation), and controversies, including his abrupt Community exit. Short appears in the doc, while Martin declined. Zenovich noted the “absences speak for themselves,” hinting at lingering tensions.
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Past speculation about a Chase cameo dates back years. In 2022, show co-creator John Hoffman teased “plans for many, many other amigos,” but Chase’s reputation for on-set difficulties has long cast doubt. Fans on social media are divided: some dream of an Arconia guest spot, others argue Martin and Short’s chemistry with Gomez needs no disruption.
As Only Murders prepares Season 6, Chase’s half-joking plea revives nostalgia for the trio’s chaotic energy. Whether the Arconia’s doors open for Dusty Bottoms remains unseen—but in Hollywood, never say never.
