‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Sequel to Feature ‘Poignant’ Death of Beloved Character
Downton Abbey fans might need their tissues at the ready following reports that a beloved character will be killed off in the upcoming film.
According to The Sun, Downton Abbey: A New Era will “leave fans in floods.” A source told the publication that Downton creator Julian Fellowes “has made this death so poignant,” adding, “Those who have seen the scenes said they are so emotional. It’s heartbreak at Highclere Castle and there won’t be a dry eye in cinemas.”
While there is no word yet on which character is about to meet their maker, fans are already fearing the worst. The most popular pick at the moment is the aging Dowager Countess, played by Dame Maggie Smith, and that thought is not going down well.
“It had better not be the Dowager!!” tweeted one fearful fan. “I’ll never be ready for that,” wrote another.
It had better not be the Dowager!!
— Tabitha (@TabithaADraper) August 26, 2021
Other prominent cast members returning for the movie and could be potential victims include Hugh Bonneville (as Robert Crawley), Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary Talbot), Elizabeth McGovern (as Cora Crawley), and Laura Charmichael (as Edith Pelham).
Joining the cast are Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Bay, and Dominic West, although there are currently no details known about their characters.
My Week with Marilyn‘s Simon Curtis is set to direct the upcoming film, with Fellowes once again writing the screenplay. It is scheduled for release on March 18, 2022.
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Well the Dowager was dying in last movie so it makes sense it would be her.
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Sorry but when the dowager dies I will simply die with her
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The Dowager is the obvious one, as Maggie Smith said, the old girl is about a 110 in the last film. She felt it was ridiculous to continue. As heartbreaking as it would be to lose her, I could handle this one. No more "Sybil Surprises." Not one of the young people!!!!
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How is the huge age gap between the Dowager and her children possible? "110" sounds like Dame's hyperbolic humor to me. And, she is a fan fav, and will be forever.
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Anna? I'm late to the party, but it's usually the sweetest ones that cause the most tears, eh?
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Could be Tom, although I hope he fully gets his happy ending…
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LOL !!! some of you made me laught thank you !! I need that. Carson will live another 5 yrs .. Dowager who knows.. I hope Cora becaues she is bored and too fake smiling all the time.a
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My vote is Cora
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1000% on board for this!
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Kill of one of those daughters. They are both pains!
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