Welcome back,Downton Abbey!
The Crawleys have moved to the silver screen in the first trailer for the anticipated big screen revival of the iconic series.
The teaser doesn’t feature any appearances from the beloved cast, but does take viewers back to the castle in gorgeous aerial shots sure to excite fans. The acclaimed PBS “Masterpiece” show ended its run in 2015; production on the film began this summer.
The television series, which won three Golden Globe Awards and 15 PrimetimeEmmy awardsduring itssix-season run, took place in the 20th century and followed the lives of the elite Crawley family and the servants who worked in their home.
Though plot details on the film have yet to be announced, the original cast is set to appear in the upcoming film, includingMichelle Dockery,Maggie Smith,Hugh Bonnevilleand more.
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“We’ve gone on a couple of years but that’s all, not anymore,” the actress, 62, said.
Brian Percival, who directed the original series pilot, as well as notable films such asThe Book Thief(2013) andAbout a Girl(2001), returned to direct the film.
To much surprise, Lily James, who starred as Lady Rose MacClane onAbbey,confirmed to PEOPLE thatshe will not be featured in the movie.
“I’m sadly not, but I’m so excited for it — I’m going to be front row,” James, 29, said.
Downton Abbeyopens in North America September 19, 2019. Internationally, the film will debut on September 13, 2019.
source: people.com