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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – Final Film Announced, Poster Revealed
The highly anticipated conclusion to the beloved period drama series is nearing. Three years after “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” the definitive final film, titled Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, is confirmed and set to grace cinema screens. This upcoming movie marks the third installment in the film adaptation of the acclaimed Downton Abbey saga.
Original Cast Members Return
While the absence of Dame Maggie Smith will be felt following the on-screen and off-screen passing of her iconic character since the second movie, most of the cherished original cast members are slated to reprise their roles. Audiences can anticipate the return of familiar faces, including Paul Giamatti, who will once again portray Cora’s brother, Harold Levinson, a decade after his last appearance.
‘The Grand Finale’ Title and First Look
Universal Pictures has officially unveiled the title of this long-awaited threequel as Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Accompanying the title announcement is the release of the first-look poster, offering a glimpse into the film. The tagline, “The time has come to say goodbye,” strongly suggests this will be the concluding chapter for the Crawley family as we know them.
September Cinema Release
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is scheduled for theatrical release on September 12. The newly revealed poster prominently features Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley, walking through a corridor within Highclere Castle. This iconic location serves as the primary filming site for the celebrated period drama. While this installment is being presented as the end of the current storyline, speculation remains open for potential future narratives, perhaps set against the backdrop of World War 2, in the years or decades to come.