The Curious Case of Chevy Chase and 'Only Murders in the Building': Unpacking a Viral Rumor

So, you might have heard the whispers, seen the headlines scrolling by – the internet absolutely buzzing about Chevy Chase, of all people, supposedly landing a role in the beloved Hulu series, 'Only Murders in the Building.' And then, BAM! The follow-up: he was apparently fired for being... well, for being Chevy Chase, as the story goes. Sounds pretty juicy, doesn't it? A classic Hollywood tale, especially when it involves the legendary 'Community' alum with his well-documented past.

The whole narrative gained serious traction online, quickly spreading like wildfire. It was fueled, no doubt, by Chase's rather infamous history of alleged difficult behavior on various sets over the years. We all remember the stories from his 'Community' days, don't we? So, naturally, people immediately jumped to conclusions, connecting the dots between his past reputation and this supposed new incident with the much-loved comedic mystery series. In a twisted way, I suppose, it made a kind of sense, if you weren't looking too closely at the facts.

But here's the thing, and it’s a big one: it’s all a load of bunk. Seriously. This entire saga, it turns out, was a well-intentioned, but ultimately misleading, bit of satire that spiraled completely out of control. The rumor seems to have originated from a tweet, a joke mind you, posted by an account known for its satirical takes on pop culture. Someone posted a fabricated headline about Chase being 'fired' from 'Only Murders in the Building,' playing directly on his public persona, and before you could say 'Steve Martin,' it was being reported as gospel truth across various corners of the internet.

The lack of official confirmation should have been a major red flag. Not a single peep from Hulu, not from the 'Only Murders' cast – you know, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the very people who would absolutely be in the know! – and certainly no word from the production team itself. You'd think if such a big name was cast, even briefly, there would be some official announcement, some kind of acknowledgment, right? Instead, what we got was just the echo chamber of the internet, amplifying a satirical tweet until it sounded like a breaking news alert, complete with all the outrage and schadenfreude you'd expect.

So, if you've been wondering when you'd see Pierce Hawthorne wandering the opulent halls of the Arconia, you can probably stop holding your breath. The definitive answer is that Chevy Chase was never slated to appear in 'Only Murders in the Building,' nor, consequently, was he ever fired from it. It's just another classic case of an internet rumor gone wildly off the rails, proving once again that a good laugh can quickly get lost in translation online. Sometimes, folks, a joke is just a joke, and not a secret casting exposé.