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Downton Abbey, the movie, is a film written by Julian Fellowes and directed by Michael Engler. The film was produced by Carnival Film & Television and Focus Features.

The movie will be released on September 13, 2019 in the UK and on September 20, 2019 in North America.[1]

Synopsis

The film is the continued story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. The film is set in 1927, when King George V and Queen Mary visit Downton Abbey, causing a stir among the Crawleys and servants alike.

Plot

In 1927, King George V and Queen Mary plan a visit to Downton Abbey. Mary Talbot calls Charles Carson out of retirement to help prepare for the royal visit.

Royal staff members arrive before the monarchs, upsetting Downton's staff.

Accompanying the monarchs are the queen's lady-in-waiting, Maud Bagshaw, who is a cousin of the Crawley family, and her maid, Lucy Smith. The monarchs also pay a visit to their daughter, Princess Mary. A ball is hosted in their honor at Harewood House.

Development

After over a year of speculation, an untitled Downton Abbey-based movie was confirmed on July 13, 2018 by Focus Features.[2][3] There was first mention of the movie by president of NBC Universal International Studios, Michael Edelstein, on June 21, 2017 at a red carpet event in Singapore called Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.[4] Julian Fellowes confirmed earlier in mid June 2017 he has been working on a script.[5]

On October 2, 2017, the Downton Abbey Facebook account posted a teaser that could be related to a movie announcement,[6] but it turned out to be an announcement for Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in New York City starting November 18, 2017.[7]

At a press event in London on October 3, 2017, Julian Fellowes did not inspire confidence when he said he was "completely out of the loop" on the progress of a film.[8]

At the end of 2017, an interview with Phyllis Logan (Mrs. Hughes), suggested the wheels were turning for a movie, since cast members were asked to clear their calendars for some part of 2018 and an updated script was to be distributed.[9] Also, Highclere Castle is scheduled to be closed from May 30 to July 7, 2018[10] which some are speculating means it has been reserved for filming.

Dame Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, and Hugh Bonneville have all been confirmed to appear in the film.[11] The whole main cast (of characters that are still alive) have now been confirmed to be returning, except for Lily James as Rose Aldridge, as her character has moved to New York.[12] Sue Johnston has also been confirmed to not be returning as Gladys Denker.

Filming finished on November 30, 2018 after fifty days of filming.[13]

Cast & Crew

New cast members

Company credits

Media

Images

EW-da-film promo
Misc scenes
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Character posters

Videos

Teaser

References

  1. Deadline Hollywood - Abbey’ Movie Sets Fall 2019 Opening by Anthony D'Alessandro September 19, 2018 10:06am
  2. Focus Features - Focus Features Announces Production on the Downton Abbey Movie by FOCUS FEATURES 07.13.2018
  3. https://twitter.com/DowntonAbbey/status/1017755341134749696
  4. APNews.com - NBC says ‘Downton Abbey’ movie production to start in 2018 By ANNABELLE LIANG Jun. 21, 2017
  5. TheGuardian.com - Julian Fellowes webchat – your questions answered on The Wind in the Willows, Downton Abbey, winning an Oscar – and Nando's Tuesday 13 June 2017 09.17 EDT
  6. File:Facebook-DowntonAbbey_teaser-2-Oct-2017.jpg
  7. USA Today - 'Downton Abbey' exhibit lets fans go upstairs, downstairs with drama's sets, costumes by Bill Keveney Published 10:00 a.m. ET Oct. 4, 2017; Updated 8:00 a.m. ET Oct. 5, 2017
  8. Yorkshire Post - 'I am out of the loop over Downton Abbey film announcement' admits Lord Fellowes By Matthew Reeder 08:04 Wednesday 04 October 2017
  9. Daily Mail UK - Clear your diaries for Downton the movie, stars are told: Mrs Hughes actress Phyllis Logan gives the biggest hint yet of the Abbey news every fan is longing to hear By Patricia Kane Published: 18:49 EST, 30 December 2017; Updated: 19:50 EST, 30 December 2017
  10. https://web.archive.org/web/20171218212856/https://www.highclerecastle.co.uk/public-opening-times-and-prices
  11. vanityfair.com - It’s Happening: Downton Abbey’s Original Cast Is Reuniting for a Movie Friday 13 July 2018 8.57 EDT
  12. PEOPLE - Lily James Reveals Why There's 'No Space' for Her in Downton Abbey Movie Dan Wakeford and Natalie Stone July 15, 2018 03:17 PM
  13. Twitter.com - @DowntonAbbey: 143 unforgettable scenes, 50 wonderful days, 1 glorious film. #DowntonAbbeyFilm. It's a wrap!
  14. Good Housekeeping - Everything you need to know about the Downton Abbey movie By Megan Sutton 18/02/2019
  15. Downton By Royal Command: [Michelle Dockery] reveals that we find Mary in a positive place. She’s happily married to racing driver Henry Talbot (Matthew Goode) and is mother to a little girl, Caroline, as well as her son George..." "Downton By Royal Command" Daily Mail Weekend (Aug 24, 2019)
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Entertainment Weekly - All the photos from the Downton Abbey movie so far By Maureen Lee Lenker February 14, 2019 05:01 PM EST
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Entertainment Weekly - Downton Abbey teaser posters bring back the elegant stars By Nick Romano March 27, 2019 11:54 AM EDT

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