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Stop: A 'Downton Abbey' Movie is in the Works

The Crawley family returns.

Stop: A 'Downton Abbey' Movie is in the Works
Elana Rubin
Elana Rubin Jul 13, 2018
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If six seasons wasn't enough Downton Abbey for you, you're in luck. It was announced today that Focus Features and Carnival Films will make a Downton Abbey movie, bringing the Golden Globe, Emmy, and BAFTA award-winning show to the big screen. The original cast will return to play their characters, and production will begin sometime this summer.

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"Since the series ended [in 2015], fans of Downton have long been waiting for the Crawley family's next chapter," Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement. "We're thrilled to join this incredible group of filmmakers, actors, and craftspeople, led by [creator and Academy Award winner] Julian Fellowes and Gareth Neame, in bringing back the world of Downton to the big screen."

We'll keep you posted as we learn more.

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