Olivia Colman Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Season 6
Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman has joined the London-set sixth season of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”
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- Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman has joined the London-set sixth season of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”

Olivia Colman has joined the cast of the sixth season of “Only Murders in the Building,” which is set in London, according to a casting announcement reported on August 18, 2026.
The Oscar-winning actor was introduced as the Hulu comedy-mystery’s latest guest star in a social-media video featuring series cast members Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep and Martin Short. The announcement adds another prominent performer to a show known for bringing high-profile guest actors into its ensemble.
Colman’s role and further details about her character were not disclosed in the source report. The London setting marks a notable change of scene for the series, whose central mystery and character relationships have been closely tied to its residential setting in earlier seasons.
The casting announcement confirms Colman’s participation but does not establish how large her role will be or when the sixth season will premiere. Additional production and release details are expected from Hulu as the season moves forward.



