The production of the film Downton Abbey 3 has officially begun.
Downton Abbey 3: the third film in the franchise
It’s official, the third installment of the Downton Abbey saga, originally a TV series that became one of the most popular period dramas of all time, is currently in production. This new film follows two previous films: Downton Abbey in 2019 and Downton Abbey: A New Era in 2022.
A Behind-the-Scenes Video Revealed
The official Downton Abbey Twitter account shared a behind-the-scenes video confirming that the production of Downton Abbey 3 is underway. The clip begins with an image that appears to show a table read, with cards bearing the actors’ names, before revealing an image of the main cast of Downton Abbey gathered for the film.
Actors Return for this Third Installment
The video gives a glimpse of the main Downton Abbey actors reprising their roles. We will see Dockery and Bonneville returning, as well as other iconic figures from the saga such as Elizabeth McGovern, 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. Paul Giamatti has also been announced to return as Harold Levinson, Cora Grantham’s brother, played by McGovern.
Simon Curtis will be back to direct this third installment, after helming Downton Abbey: A New Era, which received an 87% rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an even more positive audience score of 97%.
New Faces Joining the Cast
In addition to the returning cast and production team members, Downton Abbey 3 will welcome new characters portrayed by Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan. The exact identities of the characters these newcomers will play are currently unknown, as is the plot of Downton Abbey 3.
What Do We Think?
There is no doubt that there is great anticipation for this third installment of Downton Abbey. The return of beloved actors and the introduction of new characters fuel our curiosity and eagerness to discover what Downton Abbey 3 has in store. This new production will undoubtedly delight long-time fans and attract new viewers alike.