“Unlocking Laughter and Secrets: The Surprising Ingredients Behind John Hoffman’s Hit Crime Comedy ‘Only Murders in the Building'”
The journey to uncover the truth and reconnect with his late friend’s family left a lasting impact.
“At its core, [the show is about] the acknowledgment of what’s real and what’s poignant… looking for connection, and sometimes you find it in the most unexpected places.”
This personal connection, Hoffman admitted, wasn’t something he initially planned to pitch. But when This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman encouraged him to share the story, it unlocked the show’s emotional depth. For Hoffman, the takeaway was clear: storytelling becomes transformative when it’s rooted in something real and personal.
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