‘OMITB’: Peter Capaldi Is Latest ‘Doctor Who’ Alum to Join Season 6Meaghan Darwish Thu, August 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM UTC

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Only Murders in the Building is recruiting another Doctor Who alum as Peter Capaldi‘s the latest star to join Season 6 of Hulu‘s hit murder mystery comedy series, which heads across the pond to England for its newest case.

Although details for Season 6’s main story remain under wraps, new information is always emerging as the stars have been seen filming around London. Below, we’re breaking down everything you so far about Only Murders in the Building‘s return. From the cast and location to which victim will be the heart of the story, scroll down for a closer look at what’s on the horizon, and stay tuned for more official announcements as we approach the season’s premiere.

Has Only Murders in the Building been renewed for Season 6?

Yes, Only Murders in the Building was officially renewed for Season 6 by Hulu, promising fans that it will return for another mystery. Hulu has also confirmed that the show’s upcoming chapter will include ten all-new episodes for fans to feast on.

Where will Only Murders in the Building Season 6 take place?

Season 6 of Only Murders in the Building will officially take Oliver (Martin Short), Mabel (Selena Gomez), and Charles (Steve Martin) to London for an all-new mystery surrounding the latest victim. As seen in the Season 5 finale, [Spoiler] the victim appears to be Cinda Canning (Tina Fey), the podcaster who inspired the main trio to start their own.

The show’s official social media account confirmed that production in London had begun in May 2026, sharing photos of the stars on location. As the account teased, “#OMITB has officially taken over London! #BehindTheScenes.”

What has been said about Only Murders in the Building Season 6?

Showrunner John Hoffman teased to TV Insider in September 2025, “I won’t say whether or not there will be a murder at the end of this season, but if there were, I think there’s an opportunity for more surprise that we will look to shake things up in a potential next go… Nothing is at its end.”

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Martin, Gomez, and Short are all back to reprise their roles, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph has been seen on set in London, hinting at her return, but we’d also hope to see familiar faces like Michael Cyril Creighton and Jackie Hoffman.

Meanwhile, it’s been confirmed that Jennifer Saunders, Sean Teale, Simone Ashley, Amar Chadha-Patel, Rhea Norwood, Matthew Beard, and Sharon Horgan have been cast in recurring guest roles for Season 6. Additional Season 6 announcements reveal Martin Freeman, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Jamie Demetriou, Anjana Vasan, Jane Horrocks, Derek Jacobi, and Lesley Nicol will also play a role in the latest chapter.

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Since then, it’s been revealed by Deadline that David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan, Jodie Whittaker, Jim Broadbent, Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis, and Kathryn Hunter would also play a part in the latest mystery.

Their addition to the show comes as an exciting surprise, following in the tradition of some thrilling casting. And it has since been revealed that Meryl Streep will reprise her role as Loretta as she was seen posing alongside Gomez behind the scenes. And it seems that Olivia Colman has joined the mix as she appears in another photo. See the fun snapshots below:

It has also been confirmed that Doctor Who vet Peter Capaldi will join the show in a mystery role. He’s just the latest doc to join the mix after Tennant and Whittaker, whose casting was previously announced.

As fans know, the show has featured a bevy of talent over the years, and Season 5 was no exception, with Renee Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Logan Lerman, Bobby Cannavale, Dianne Wiest, Beanie Feldstein, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jermaine Fowler among the most recent additions.

When will Only Murders in the Building Season 6 premiere?

No premiere date for Only Murders in the Building Season 6 has been announced, but we know the cast is fast at work as they continue to share behind-the-scenes updates. In a first look at Geri Halliwell’s guest role, she shared a fun video and snapshot of herself being serenaded by Meryl Streep for her birthday. “The best birthday present ever. Spending my birthday with the extraordinary Meryl Streep was a moment I’ll always treasure. Thank you, @onlymurdershulu, for making it so special,” Halliwell wrote.

See the fun snapshot here:

Stay tuned for more on the sixth season, and let us know what you’d like to see next from the series in the comments section below.

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