The British period drama Downton Abbey was a global sensation. In its six-season run the show received 3 Golden Globes, 15 Emmy awards and has accumulated a massive viewership with over 9 million fans tuning in to watch the series finale.
In a tweet the show confirmed that Downton Abbey will be returning in the form of a feature film:
Welcome back to Downton! We’re thrilled to announce that #DowntonAbbey is coming to the big screen. Film production begins this summer. pic.twitter.com/3scMUmosic
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) July 13, 2018
Delighted to announce we’re getting the band back together! #DowntonMovie #DowntonAbbey pic.twitter.com/ie3K2xr3Iv
— Joanne Froggatt (@JoFroggatt) July 13, 2018
The gentlemen downstairs, showing us how it’s done on the set of #Downton Abbey! pic.twitter.com/YWfZ7PdZGv
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) June 26, 2018
The film will begin shooting this September. Many members from the original cast and crew will be returning including actors Joanne Froggatt, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, and Hugh Bonneville. The show’s creator Julian Fellowes wrote the film’s script and Brian Percival who directed many episodes of the show, will also return to direct the film. Carnival Films will be the producer.
Downton Abbey’s executive producer on the show, Gareth Neame, commented:
“When the television series drew to a close, it was our dream to bring the millions of global fans a movie… Now, after getting many stars aligned, we are shortly to go into production. Julian’s script charms, thrills and entertains, and in Brian Percival’s hands we aim to deliver everything that one would hope for as Downton comes to the big screen.”
The overwhelming success of the show has led it to becoming a popular reference to make in comedy tv shows with Holt from Brooklyn Nine-Nine being a fan, Manny from Modern Family marathoning episodes and Mindy in The Mindy Project joking about the desperation of Downton fans in trying to avoid spoilers.
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