Naman Ramachandran Keenly anticipated film sequel “Downton Abbey: A New Era” has shifted its release dates forward.Focus Features, Universal Pictures International and Carnival Films revealed on Wednesday that the film, previously dated for March 18, 2022, will now release in U.K.
cinemas on Apr. 29 and in the U.S. on May 20.Created by Julian Fellowes, the sequel reunites the cast as they go on a journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.
The original principal cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt and Penelope Wilton return alongside new additions Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West.
The film, based on the Emmy and BAFTA winning TV series, is a sequel to 2019 film “Downton Abbey.”The screenplay is written by Fellowes, with Emmy and BAFTA-winning Gareth Neame and Emmy Award-winning Liz Trubridge producing.
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