Only Murders In The Building boss says show ‘almost cast’ Queen Camilla – and ‘doesn’t rule out’ Meghan Markle role

THE showrunner of Only Murders In The Building revealed the series ‘almost cast’ Queen Camilla – and he ‘doesn’t rule out’ Meghan Markle. Having debuted in 2021, the mystery comedy-drama stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as amateur sleuths in their New York building. Queen Camilla was ‘almost cast’ in Only Murders In The Building Credit: PA Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez star as amateur sleuths Credit: AP The upcoming sixth season takes the action to London – with Olivia Colman, David Tennant, Jennifer Saunders and Martin Freeman, among others joining the cast. However, executive producer John Hoffman has disclosed Queen Camilla – wife of King Charles III – very nearly made an appearance. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! He told Vulture: “We almost got Camilla. I know it’s insane, but yes, there was a moment.” Expressing surprise that Camilla had been a possibility, Hoffman added: “Then we kind of went down the road a little bit.” Read more on Only Murders Showrunner John Hoffman talked about how ‘there was a moment’ where Queen Camilla almost made an appearance Credit: Getty The executive producer also made a tongue-in-cheek comment about Meghan Markle potentially appearing Credit: Splash It never came to pass, partly due to strict UK union rules limiting daily filming time to 10 hours. Hoffman also made a light-hearted quip about Meghan Markle possibly joining the series. He joked: “When is she traveling? We’re leaving in three days. “I wouldn’t rule anything out.” Most read in TV Names viewers can expect to see in season six include Jim Broadbent, Derek Jacobi, Nicola Coughlan, Richard Ayoade and Geri Halliwell. Also among the new cast members are Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Lesley Nicol, Jamie Demetriou and Jane Horrocks. Comment now