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Downton Abbey film confirmed to shoot this summer with series cast returning
The Guardian ^ | July 13, 2018 | Catherine Shoard

Posted on 07/13/2018 8:45:44 AM PDT by EdnaMode

A big-screen transfer for Downton Abbey has been rumoured for almost as long as the show has been on television. But on Friday the movie was confirmed, with creator Julian Fellowes scripting, The Book Thief’s Brian Percival to direct and Universal Studios to distribute.

Production will start later this summer, with a release next year likely. Plot details remain under wraps, but it is expected the action will pick up directly from the last season’s finale, which was set in 1926.

“When the television series drew to a close it was our dream to bring the millions of global fans a movie,” said producer Gareth Neame, “and 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.”

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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: damemaggiesmith; downtonabbey; england; hollywood; london; maggiesmith; uk
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And the Oscar goes to Dame Maggie Smith.
1 posted on 07/13/2018 8:45:44 AM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: EdnaMode

Zzzzzz...


2 posted on 07/13/2018 8:47:15 AM PDT by Catmom (We're all gonna get the punishment only some of us deserve.)
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To: EdnaMode

My wife will be thrilled.

But she’s going to have to take a girlfriend with her.

Because I would rather stick needles in my eyes.


3 posted on 07/13/2018 8:49:59 AM PDT by skinndogNN
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To: EdnaMode

Why is this show so popular? Isn’t it just an Edwardian soap opera?


4 posted on 07/13/2018 8:50:39 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte (Time to get the US out of the UN and the UN out of the US!)
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To: EdnaMode

Downton Abbey!

I’m busy on my script for Downtown Detroit.


5 posted on 07/13/2018 8:52:55 AM PDT by DaxtonBrown
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To: Sans-Culotte

I like historical stuff.

The same reason I enjoy Endeavor.


6 posted on 07/13/2018 8:54:28 AM PDT by wally_bert (Just call me Angelo or babe.)
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And the Oscar goes to Dame Maggie Smith.

Reminds me of the Tracy Ulman’s impression of Dame Judi Dench for some reason.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNEfI6JnMJI

7 posted on 07/13/2018 8:58:44 AM PDT by fireman15
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To: EdnaMode

Well, yeah!

Can’t wait for this to come out...except for Mary the Insipid...


8 posted on 07/13/2018 8:59:49 AM PDT by Adder (Mr. Franklin: We are trying to get the Republic back!)
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To: EdnaMode

The first season was good. I love British time series. But Julian Fellows phoned it in for the rest of the time the show was on air.

When they focused the last two seasons on the ugly sister, I had to force my way through until I couldn’t take no more. Like watching paint dry.


9 posted on 07/13/2018 9:01:04 AM PDT by submarinerswife (Allahu FUBAR)
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To: wally_bert

Same here.

I’m looking forward to this movie.

What is Endeavor?


10 posted on 07/13/2018 9:01:41 AM PDT by warsaw44
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To: Sans-Culotte

Not Edwardian, but yes.


11 posted on 07/13/2018 9:04:13 AM PDT by Jemian (America is a good friend and an even worse enemy)
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To: Sans-Culotte

I did not at all expect to like “Downton Abbey”, but I did!!! It’s so well done and I cared about the characters.

My husband really liked “Downton Abbey” also. This is totally out of character for him, he hates British costume dramas.

(.....hmmmmmmmm, do you think my husband is going gay on me !?!)


12 posted on 07/13/2018 9:04:13 AM PDT by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves.")
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To: warsaw44

Younger version of Inspector Morse.

Typical well done and confusing British mystery show.

Nice visuals, classic cars, and period stuff.


13 posted on 07/13/2018 9:04:33 AM PDT by wally_bert (Just call me Angelo or babe.)
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To: RooRoobird20

Another good period series is House Of Elliot.

I discovered it via French & Saunders parody - House Of Idiot.


14 posted on 07/13/2018 9:07:32 AM PDT by wally_bert (Just call me Angelo or babe.)
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To: EdnaMode

Excellent news.

With an extended film format, they will have time to kill off the entire cast, leaving the treacherous butler Thomas smirking atop the rubble as the credits roll.


15 posted on 07/13/2018 9:15:55 AM PDT by lurk
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To: Sans-Culotte

VERY high production values and top notch acting ... but yes, it is a soap.

You do care about the characters though.


16 posted on 07/13/2018 9:17:15 AM PDT by Let's Roll ("You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality" -- Ayn Rand)
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(.....hmmmmmmmm, do you think my husband is going gay on me !?!)

What does he thing of the sodomitic butler?

17 posted on 07/13/2018 9:18:54 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: EdnaMode

My mother is going to love this!


18 posted on 07/13/2018 9:20:41 AM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: EdnaMode

PBS began rerunning the series from the first episode on July 1. It’s every bit as engrossing as it was the first time around. Downtown Abbey will go down as one of the best series of all time. I’m so glad to hear about the new movie.


19 posted on 07/13/2018 9:21:48 AM PDT by FrdmLvr
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To: EdnaMode

I watch the series because of her. Great role with perfect delivery.


20 posted on 07/13/2018 9:24:50 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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