Downton Abbey film in the works
A NBCUniversal executive has said that a Downton Abbey film is in the works with production expected to begin in 2018.
Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, said the movie has been in process for a while.
“We are working on getting the script right,” Mr Edelstein said. “And then we’ve got to figure out how to get the (cast) together.”
Since being launched in 2010, Downton Abbey has landed huge international success for its six seasons.
Mr Edelstein shared the exciting announcement at Downton Abbey: The Exhibition which held its international premiere in Singapore last week.
The exhibition showcases costumes, locations and never-before-seen footage from the popular drama series.
The series concluded in 2015 and follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants during significant historical events such as the sinking of the Titanic and World War I.
There has been no confirmation as to which characters will be returning for the film as many of the cast didn’t know about the film when the announcement was made.
“Oh, well you’ve got confirmation before us. We have no idea if that’s happening,” said Sophie McShera, who starred as the assistant cook Daisy Mason. “But we would all love to be part of the film if it was to happen, for sure.”
Laura Carmichael who played Lady Edith Crawley said, “Well, tell my agent, because we’re still waiting to know. We’re hoping that will happen soon.”
Creator and writer of the show Julian Fellowes has said, “I think we’ve got a film in us. I hope it happens.”
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