‘Doctor Who’ Legend Peter Capaldi Cast in Only Murders in the Building Season 6; Set to Stream on JioHotstar in India!

The Oscar and BAFTA-winning actor will share the screen with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as the acclaimed comedy series heads across the pond to London for its most ambitious season to date.

August 14, 2026: Renowned Scottish actor, writer, and director Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who, The Thick of It, Criminal Record) has officially joined the upcoming sixth season of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series Only Murders in the Building in a recurring guest star role. The new season will be available for streaming exclusively on JioHotstar in India.

Produced by 20th Television, Season 6 is currently in production in the United Kingdom. For the first time in the show’s history, the beloved crime-solving trio, played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, will venture overseas, leaving New York City to unravel a brand-new mystery in the heart of London.

Capaldi, widely celebrated for his iconic portrayal of the 12th Doctor in Doctor Who and his BAFTA-winning role as Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, joins an extraordinary, star-studded international guest cast for Season 6. The newly announced UK-centric ensemble includes Olivia Colman, David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan, Martin Freeman, and Jim Broadbent, among others.

While specific details regarding Capaldi’s character are being kept under tight wraps by the show’s creators, fans can look forward to his signature comedic brilliance and dramatic intensity blending with the series’ iconic charm.

Only Murders in the Building Season 6 will stream exclusively on JioHotstar in India.

By Keerti Kadam