Only Murders in the Building: Oscar winner joins the cast for season 6
Olivia Colman will appear in the new episodes of the crime-comedy series
A high-profile new addition to "Only Murders in the Building": Oscar winner Olivia Colman is joining the cast for the sixth season of the crime-comedy series. The casting was announced via a video on social media.
In the clip, we first see lead actress Selena Gomez alongside Meryl Streep, who plays a recurring role in "Only Murders in the Building." The two explain that they've already managed to secure many great guest stars for the new season. But one star is still missing. Lead actor Martin Short then pushes his way into the frame, only to immediately make room for the star they actually meant: Olivia Colman. However, the clip doesn't reveal what role she'll play in the new season. You can watch the social media video here:
Acclaimed Oscar winner
With Colman, the sixth season of "Only Murders in the Building" truly boasts another top-tier actress. The British star has already made a name for herself as a gifted performer through numerous roles in film and television. A highlight of her career so far: "The Favourite." In Yorgos Lanthimos's acclaimed historical film, Colman stars alongside Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz as Queen Anne. The role brought her a great deal of attention and even earned her the 2019 Oscar for Best Actress. Next, she'll be seen alongside Alexander Skarsgård, Elizabeth Debicki, and Peter Dinklage in "Wicker." You can get a first look at the fantasy film by directing duo Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson in the trailer:
Unlike previous seasons, the new episodes of "Only Murders in the Building" are set not in New York, but in London. In addition to Colman, other guest stars for Season 6 have already been announced, including Nicola Coughlan, 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, and Lesley Nicol.
A treat for Doctor Who fans
In addition, the sixth season could be particularly appealing to fans of the British science fiction series "Doctor Who." That's because several former "Doctor Who" stars are also on board for the new episodes. It was recently announced that Peter Capaldi will be appearing. Earlier reports said that Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant will also be part of the cast – two actors who have previously portrayed the Doctor, too. The cast also includes Jim Broadbent, an actor who portrayed an alternate version of the Doctor in a 1999 TV comedy special.
"Only Murders in the Building" premiered five years ago. Each season centers on a murder case solved by amateur detectives Charles-Haden Savage (played by Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez). In addition to the crime element, the Hulu series thrives above all on its humor and the chemistry between the three protagonists, who all live in the same building and share a fascination with mysterious criminal cases. "Only Murders in the Building" also stands out for its many high-profile supporting cast members. In addition to Meryl Streep, the series has already featured notable stars such as Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, and Renée Zellweger. And now, Olivia Colman joins the cast as another prominent name.