For fans ofDownton Abbey, this holiday season just got even more delightful. The critically acclaimed filmDownton Abbey: A New Erais making its way to Peacock on Christmas Eve, which means you’re able to bring in the Christmas bells with the Crawley family both in Downton itself and on the French Riviera. How exotic!
Released in 2022,Downton Abbey: A New Eracontinues the saga of the Crawley family and their loyal staff, as they hit the continent.Directed bySimon Curtis, the movie focuses on two separate plotlines, the first of which is the arrival of a film production crew at Downton, bringing Hollywood glamour and a touch of chaos, and the discovery of a mysterious villa in the South of France inherited by the Dowager Countess (played impeccably and ferociously byMaggie Smith). Alongside the usual stars, the cast is further boosted by the presence of newcomers includingHugh Dancy, Dominic West,andNathalie Baye.
DowntonAbbey: A New Eraarriving on Christmas Eve feels like it’s fate. Since its debut in 2010,Downton Abbeyhas captured the hearts of millions, and it has always had a special connection to the holiday season, with its annual Christmas specials becoming a tradition for viewers, so gathering around the TV on Christmas Eve seems like the most quintessentially Downton way to bring in the Christmas bells.
Will There Be Any More ‘Downton Abbey’?
Fortunately for us, yes there will be, but it might not be much more.Production forDownton Abbey 3is currently underway, with principal photography taking place at Highclere Castle, the famous setting of the series. The upcoming film is penciled in for release on June 16, 2025, and is being billed as the franchise’s final outing. Hugh Bonneville, who portrays Robert Crawley,has claimed it will be a “lasting tribute” to the late Dame Maggie Smith, who passed away earlier this year. Series creatorJulian Fellowesis writing the script, whileSimon Curtisis returning as the director. Alongside returning cast members likeMichelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, andJim Carter,the movie will also feature the likes ofAlessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, Joely Richardson, Imelda Staunton, Dominic WestandPaul Giamatti.
Stay tuned to Collider for more news on the third, and most likely final,Downton Abbeyfilm.Downton Abbey: A New Eraarrives on Peacock on Christmas Eve.
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