Only Murders in the Building Shifts to London for Star-Studded Season Six

Disney+ announced via its official social-media channels that the sixth season of *Only Murders in the Building* will be set in London, the series’ first location outside the United States. The season will comprise ten episodes and will follow the podcast-hosting trio—Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez—as they investigate the death of recurring character Cinda Canning (Tina Fey). The announcement introduced a roster of British talent that includes David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Nicola Coughlan, Jim Broadbent, Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis and Kathryn Hunter, among others.

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Since its debut, the comedy-mystery series has centered on three amateur sleuths solving murders in their New York apartment building while producing a true-crime podcast. Critical reception has been strong, with 49 Emmy nominations and seven wins to date. Guest appearances have previously featured Oscar winners and high-profile Hollywood names, establishing a reputation for attracting marquee talent.

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• Returning leads: Steve Martin (Charles-Haden Savage), Martin Short (Oliver Putnam), Selena Gomez (Mabel Mora).

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• New British cast (23 actors): David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Nicola Coughlan, Jim Broadbent, Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis, Kathryn Hunter, Jennifer Saunders, Sean Teale, Simone Ashley, Amar Chadha-Patel, Rhea Norwood, Matthew Beard, Sharon Horgan, Martin Freeman, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Jamie Demetriou, Anjana Vasan, Jane Horrocks, Derek Jacobi, Lesley Nicol, Michael Cyril Creighton, Da’Vine Joy Randolph. The expanded ensemble brings together former *Doctor Who* leads, *Bridgerton* stars, and veteran British actors.

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• Early June 2026: Disney+ posted the teaser “keep calm and update the case file” and listed the initial London-based cast.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

• Mid-June 2026: Den of Geek reported three Instagram posts confirming the move to London and the Cinda Canning plotline.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

• Late June 2026: Geektyrant noted Hulu’s confirmation that production is underway in the United Kingdom and added further names to the roster.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

• Late June 2026: Castanet published Selena Gomez’s comments on the writing team and confirmed a Disney+ return later in the year.

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• June 16 2026: Epicstream released a comprehensive list of 23 British actors and reiterated that filming is ongoing in the UK.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

• End June 2026: Epicstream’s follow-up highlighted the series’ first departure from the United States and noted that no release window has been set.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

• Episodes: 10.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

• Emmy record: 49 nominations, 7 wins.

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• British talent: 23 named actors joining the season, spanning television, film and comedy backgrounds.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

The London setting expands the series’ geographic scope, introduces British cultural references, and leverages the star power of domestic actors to attract UK audiences. Simultaneously, the dual-platform distribution—Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the United States—underscores the show’s growing global footprint.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

Disney+ framed the announcement with the tagline “keep calm and update the case file.” Hulu confirmed that production is currently underway in the United Kingdom. Selena Gomez praised the writing staff, noting that the scripts enable the cast to “have so much fun on set.” Castanet reported that the series will return to Disney+ later this year.

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Sources differ on the primary streaming home: Disney+ is cited for the international release, while Hulu is identified as the U.S. distributor. Additionally, no official release date has been announced, and details about the specific characters each new actor will portray remain undisclosed.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?

• “keep calm and update the case file” — Disney+ social media

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• “Sometimes it’s just impossible to keep a straight face for me. They are much better at it than me.” — Selena Gomez, lead actress

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• “And I think it is mainly thanks to the writing and to the scriptwriters.” — Selena Gomez

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• “I had no idea about who had done what until the shooting of the film was about to start. So it was a real surprise.” — Selena Gomez

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• “ Only Murders In The Building will return to Disney+ later this year.” — Castanet

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Filming continues across locations in the United Kingdom. The series will culminate in a London-based mystery centered on Cinda Canning’s death. Viewers can anticipate a release later in 2026, pending an official announcement from Disney+ and Hulu.

Only Murders in the Building Casts Star-Studded British Actors for Season 6: Who Are Joining the Hit Show?