As a movie critic who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless celluloid empires, I must confess that the impending Downton Abbey film leaves me with a peculiar mixture of anticipation and nostalgia. The loss of Dame Maggie Smith, whose indomitable spirit and wit breathed life into the Dowager Countess, has left an irreplaceable void in the cinematic landscape.
In the upcoming third movie of Downton Abbey, there will be a heartfelt homage paid to Dame Maggie Smith, as well as to her unforgettable character, the Dowager Countess, in recognition of the esteemed actress who recently passed away.
In September 2024, Smith passed away at the venerable age of 89. Her character in Downton Abbey met its end towards the culmination of the second movie, titled Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Gareth Neame, the executive producer, has guaranteed that the upcoming installment will pay homage to both the actress and her character.
Since Dame Maggie has unfortunately passed away since then, it definitely adds a deeper emotional resonance to the story we had already intended to tell,” Neame shared with TVLine.
It’s much more poignant to witness actors portraying characters in grief over the family matriarch now that she has passed away. Yet, it seems more authentic and impactful as well when they grieve for their on-screen matriarch.
Earlier this year, the confirmation came through for the third movie set at Downton Abbey after many speculations over several months.
In a repeat collaboration, Julian Fellowes pens the script, while Simon Curtis directs, for the upcoming movie – a role he previously held in “A New Era”. Many principal characters are set to make their return as well.
Among those returning for the new season are Bonneville, Lesley Nicol, Michael Fox, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sophie McShera, and Douglas Reith. Additionally, it’s hinted that several other beloved characters will make an appearance. This includes Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, and Dominic West.
In the meantime, here are some fresh faces joining the cast for the upcoming movie: Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan. Notably, Paul Giamatti will return to his role as Cora Grantham’s brother Harold Levinson, a character he played in an earlier Christmas special. The film is slated for release in September 2025.
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2024-12-27 16:34