Downtown Abbey officially confirm third movie
Featuring old and new cast members
Despite recent reports that a brand new TV series could be in the works, Focus Features and Carnival Films have now confirmed the amazing news that there's going to be a third Downton Abbey movie!
Announcing the news via a video on social media, the post read: 'Focus Features and Carnival Films are thrilled to announce the third film in the beloved Downton Abbey franchise'.
The accompanying video featured the famous Downton theme tune, whilst showing cast member Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), saying: "We are so happy to announce we are in production for a third Downton Abbey movie, we can't wait to see you."
Who is in the cast?
A number of popular characters from the first two movies will return, including the likes of Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, Lesley Nicol, Michael Fox, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sophie McShera, and Douglas Reith.
There's also some brand new additions to the cast, in the form of Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan.
Dominic West will also reprise his role as Guy Dexter from Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Bosses have also teased 'many other fan favourites' will be involved.
When is it out?
No release date has been given, but with production starting now, we suspect it could land in 2025.
What is the plot?
There's been no word on the plot for the third movie just yet.
Is there a trailer?
Due to the movie being in the early production stages, there's no trailer out just yet.
Who has written it?
The third instalment has been written by Downtown Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, whilst Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge take on the role of producers.
After directing 2022 movie Downton Abbey: A New Era, BAFTA and Emmy Award nominee Simon Curtis will return or the third movie.
When did the other movies come out?
The first Downtown Abbey movie landed in cinemas in September 2019, with the second movie coming out in April 2022.
Is there going to be more TV series?
As well as news of a third movie, rumours have been rife in recent months that the Downtown cast were set to get back together for a brand new series, following the last in 2015.
A source told Mail Online: "Filming has been going on for a few weeks now, it is all very, very secret. There are people working on it who have never seen secrecy like it.
"Those working on the set have been made to sign non-disclosure agreements so that they don’t give the game away but there is a lot of excitement at the return of Downton."
Despite the rumours, nothing has been confirmed about a new series.
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