'Downton Abbey': Get an Official Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'A New Era' (Exclusive)

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’s debut in theaters on May 20, ET has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming sequel thanks to a peek inside the all-new official film companion.

Written by Emma Marriott, who authored the companion for the franchise’s first movie, the new book captures the lavish and sprawling world of the Crawley family and their household staff.

In addition to revealing the official cover, ET has the first look at five spreads from the book that teases what’s in store for the upcoming film, including a regal wedding, a grand journey to the South of France and a star-studded movie set inside Downton. “It is always a thrill to write about the extraordinary work that goes into the making of a movie.

The best of the best work behind and in front of the camera and the attention to detail is quite breathtaking,” Marriott says. “This time around not only are we treated to a family wedding, but we also gain a fascinating insight into early film-making and follow members of the household to the exotic climes of the French Riviera, where they learn more about the mysterious past of the Dowager Countess, Violet.”The author adds,  “As ever with, love and the bonds of family run at its very heart but there is intrigue along the way – and the costumes, from Lady Edith’s daring palazzo pants to the shimmering outfits of screen goddess Myrna Dalgleish, are to-die-for!” Picking up nine months after the first film, will see Tom Branson (Allen Leech) getting married to Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton), helping to secure the Crawleys’ fortune and fate at Downton.