downton abbey to the movies

[Ken Gargett]

for fans of the series, news that a movie is in the works. perhaps now they can kill off that pain in the butt daughter. but welcome in general. maggie smith was brilliant. 

article on it below. what was interesting was the mention of a sopranos movie. had not heard that. without james G? i'm really not sure.

 

Downton Abbey film confirmed to shoot this summer with series cast returning

Long-awaited movie of Julian Fellowes’ beloved period drama will see original cast reunite

 

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 Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess of Grantham in the final series of Downton Abbey. Photograph: Nick Briggs

A big-screen transfer for Downton Abbey has been rumoured for almost as long as the show has been on television. But on Friday the movie was confirmed, with creator Julian Fellowes scripting, The Book Thief’s Brian Percival to direct and Universal Studios to distribute.

Downton Abbey movie appears certain as actor confirms Maggie Smith's involvement

 

 

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Production will start later this summer, with a release next year likely. Plot details remain under wraps, but it is expected the action will pick up directly from the last season’s finale, which was set in 1926.

“When the television series drew to a close it was our dream to bring the millions of global fans a movie,” said producer Gareth Neame, “and now, after getting many stars aligned, we are shortly to go into production. Julian’s script charms, thrills and entertains, and in Brian Percival’s hands we aim to deliver everything that one would hope for as Downton comes to the big screen.”

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Welcome back to Downton! We’re thrilled to announce that #DowntonAbbey is coming to the big screen. Film production begins this summer.

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The show, which ran for six seasons on ITV in the UK and PBS in the US, won three Golden Globes and 15 Emmys from 69 nominations, which made it the most nominated non-US television show in the history of the awards.

Its enormous following worldwide is credited with kickstarting a revival in period drama on both the big and small screen, and propelling stars including Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens and Michelle Dockery to international fame.

 

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 Laura Carmichael, who played Lady Edith Crawley in Downton Abbey, protests against the visit of Donald Trump to the UK. Photograph: Helen William/PA

The series was originally conceived as a spin-off prequel to Gosford Park, Fellowes’ Oscar-winning 2001 film about a murder in a stately home, which also featured Maggie Smith as a waspish matriarch.

Speaking to Graham Norton in 2015, Smith, now 83, suggested her appearance in any film would be implausible. “I can’t – what age would she be?” she said. “By the time we finished, she must have been about 110. It couldn’t go on and on, it just didn’t make sense.”

In a webchat with the Guardian last year, Fellowes suggested any delay with the film was logistical. “The biggest difficulty will be rounding up all the cast as, compared with most series, it has such a large cast,” he said. “And it needs them to feel Downtonesque.”

 

He continued: “I know the cast are behind it and there’s a big audience out there,” Fellowes continued. “On most movies, unless it’s Spider-Man 6, you’re taking a [risk]. But it’s pretty likely the Downton movie will happen.”

Films with their origins in British TV shows have something of a chequered cinematic history. There was a lull in commissions following a spate of sitcom spin-offs in the 1970s and 80s, including On the Buses, Are You Being Served? and George and Mildred. 

The success of In the Loop, most of whose characters were first seen in The Thick of It, bucked the trend, as did the enormously successful two Inbetweeners movies. But a revival of Dad’s Army in 2016 has yet to spawn a sequel, and, in the US, film versions of Sex and the City and Baywatch met with a tepid critical reception.

However, there is less form when it comes to drama series rather than comedies becoming films – particularly those featuring the original cast. Films of The Man from UNCLE and Mission: Impossible refreshed the lineup, while the forthcoming Sopranos film sets the action decades before the TV show began.

[El Corojo]

Such a great show; my wife and I watched every episode. I can't wait to see the movie . Thanks Ken.

[GrouchoMarx]

I don't go to movies - I don't care what it is.

I have home theater set up. I can have a stick, wine, pause for a pee.

Then they're the price - here, 2 tickets, 2 popcorn and 2 cokes is over $50. Nothing is worth that price IMHO.

[PigFish]

You know, I actually watched that series and enjoyed it even though it was somewhat of a ripoff from the movie "Remains of the Day." That movie is indeed a classic.

On a further note, and not really designed to reflect on this thread, I love how the 'entertainment types' and media must place a political ad in every damn thing that they do! I would like to ask Miss. Bimbo here if she ever heard of Harvey Weinstein. I guess because he's 'inside' he gets a pass! My guess is she would step right up if it were directed by Roman Polanski...

Thanks 'Hollywood.' I am here waiting for your product to hit the pirate sites...

-Piggy

 

[Jimmy_jack]

Loved this show. Embarrassing to admit to my friends in person. I can say it here though because of the anonymity. LOL 

[Colt45]

51 minutes ago, Jimmy_jack said:

Embarrassing to admit to my friends in person.

You shouldn't be - it was very well done and based on real people ( if you're interested, give "Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey" a read ).

KG, the article states that the Sopranos movie would be set "decades before" the TV show....

[Ken Gargett]

45 minutes ago, Colt45 said:

You shouldn't be - it was very well done and based on real people ( if you're interested, give "Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey" a read ).

KG, the article states that the Sopranos movie would be set "decades before" the TV show....

colt, i did see that but the sopranos without james G? not sure that will excite me. in other words, a mob movie (might be good, might not) which attempts to trade on the fame and success of the show, but is completely different? i'd wait for it on tv, at best i suspect. happy to be proved wrong. 

i must say i also would worry for a film of downton. loved the show but what does a movie add? again, i suspect i'll wait for tv - perhaps take my mother. 

[Colt45]

9 minutes ago, Ken Gargett said:

colt, i did see that but the sopranos without james G? not sure that will excite me. in other words, a mob movie (might be good, might not) which attempts to trade on the fame and success of the show, but is completely different? i'd wait for it on tv, at best i suspect. happy to be proved wrong. 

i must say i also would worry for a film of downton. loved the show but what does a movie add? again, i suspect i'll wait for tv - perhaps take my mother. 

I don't know Ken, I imagine the Sopranos movie might deal more with Johnny and Junior Soprano. I guess more a prequel...

I don't know what either a Sopranos or Downton movie might add, other than entertainment. There is no question that neither would be produced had the shows not been successful

 

[Engineer99]

Loved the series and will definitely watch the movie.

Everything about it was top notch, from the writing, casting/acting, as well as all the technical aspects. If I had the time, I'd watch the whole series again.