The fans of the “Downton Abbey” television show have been looking forward to the release of the first-ever feature film that showcases the beloved characters from the series. I’ve been keeping tabs on this release for a few months now and all of our past items can be found by clicking HERE. It will launch them all into a new tab for you to examine. Now the moment has arrived and the film opens today in theaters across the USA. It’s been open in the UK already. Take a look at the poster below, the premise and the ensemble casting.
Synopsis: In 1927, King George V and Queen Mary visit Downton Abbey, causing a stir among the Crawleys and servants alike.
The Cast:
Oliver & Zac Barker as Master George Matthew Crawley
Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, 7th Earl of Grantham
Laura Carmichael as Edith Pelham, Marchioness of Hexham
Jim Carter as Charles Carson
Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis Baxter
Brendan Coyle as John Bates
Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot
Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley
Michael C. Fox as Andrew “Andy” Parker
Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates
Matthew Goode as Henry Talbot
Harry Hadden-Paton as Herbert “Bertie” Pelham, 7th Marquess of Hexham
Fifi Hart as Miss Sybil “Sybbie” Branson
Rob James-Collier as Thomas Barrow
Allen Leech as Tom Branson
Phyllis Logan as Elsie Carson
Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham
Sophie McShera as Daisy Mason
Lesley Nicol as Beryl Patmore
Douglas Reith as Richard “Dickie” Grey, Baron Merton
Eva & Karina Samms as Miss Marigold Crawley
Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham
Penelope Wilton as Isobel Grey, Baroness Merton
Max Brown
David Haig as The Royal Butler
Geraldine James as Queen Mary
Simon Jones as King George V
Tuppence Middleton as Lucy Smith
Stephen Campbell Moore as Captain Chetwode
Kate Phillips as Princess Mary
Philippe Spall as The Royal Chef
Imelda Staunton as Lady Maud Bagshaw
Piercing Ken Thoughts: Having pointed out that I’ve never seen an episode of the series, I don’t really have much to say about the film. I’d like to check it out at some point but I am more of a superhero television show person and I’ve fallen behind on almost all of the final Marvel Netflix shows and think I am a season and a half behind on “The Walking Dead” and “The Blacklist” which are things that I really enjoy. Let me know down below in the comments section if you think you will be seeing the film. See you next time around. If you’re going I hope that no one spoiled it for you because its already been open for about a week in the United Kingdom.
Official Film Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downton_Abbey_(film)
Official Series Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downton_Abbey