Downton Abbey to Return as Full-Length Movie Set 10 Years in the Future

According to Mirror, DOWNTON ABBEY will return as a full-length movie set ten years after the end of the final episode. Though Dame Maggie Smith's announcement that she would not be a part of a film made the release of a film seem doubtful, the producers are planning on moving forward with the plans, jumping forward far enough in time for it to be plausible that Smith's character has passed away.

Show producer Gareth Neame said, "There is no script and no firm plan. We'll know more next year."

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With over 50 Emmy nominations, more than any other British show in Emmy history,DOWNTON ABBEY is one of the most honored series on television. It has won 11 Emmys, three Golden Globes, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Producers Guild Award, and three BAFTAs.

DOWNTON ABBEY is a Carnival Films/MASTERPIECE Co-Production written and created by Julian Fellowes. It is Executive Produced by Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, Liz Trubridge and Nigel Marchant. Chris Croucher is the Producer. The Executive Producer for MASTERPIECE is Rebecca Eaton.