“Downton Abbey” actress Staunton confirms the return of the series with a final movie. The story will culminate on the big screen, wrapping up the beloved show.
The story will conclude with a new big-screen outing, according to the actress.
Imelda Staunton, who portrayed Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two Downton Abbey films, confirmed on BBC Radio 2’s breakfast show with Zoe Ball that another installment is in the works. When asked about the reports, Staunton confidently stated, “There will be the final film.” Zoe Ball jokingly expressed concern about revealing this information, to which Staunton nonchalantly responded, “I don’t care.”
Downton Abbey aired on ITV from 2010 to 2015, with two subsequent films released in 2019 and 2022, collectively grossing £225 million worldwide. As per The Sun, the upcoming project is slated to commence filming in the summer, intending to continue the story from where the last sequel left off, set in the late-1920s.
The newspaper has announced that Paul Giamatti, known for his Oscar-nominated roles, will be joining the cast for the final installment of the movie. Giamatti previously portrayed Harold Levinson in the 2013 Christmas special of the TV series.
Writer Julian Fellowes, reflecting on the ongoing nature of the Downton Abbey franchise, described it as a recurring reunion for the cast. Despite the emotional farewells at each project’s conclusion, there remains uncertainty about whether it truly signifies the end.
Universal International Studios, when approached by BBC News regarding comments made by Staunton, declined to provide a response. Additionally, Staunton has confirmed her return as Aunt Lucy in the upcoming Paddington film, “Paddington in Peru,” slated for release later this year. She is also set to star in a revival of the musical “Hello, Dolly!” in London’s West End this summer.
With the Queen herself, Imelda Staunton, giving us the scoop, it looks like this grand finale is set to be a grand affair. So what can we expect from this last hurrah at Downton? Will Lady Mary finally find her true love? Will the Dowager Countess have the last word? And most importantly, will Carson still run a tight ship in the household? As we eagerly await the release, let’s raise our teacups to the astonishing journey Downton Abbey has taken us on and get ready to bid a bittersweet farewell to this iconic series on the big screen!
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