The ‘Downton Abbey’ film wraps up the shooting
It was a few months ago, when the news made public that the famous period drama Downton Abbey is being made into a film.
The latest we get to know that the project has wrapped up the shooting and film will get into its post-production. Exciting the fans that it is one step closer for its release on big screens.
The news of shoot being wrapped up was shared on the film’s official twitter account.
143 unforgettable scenes, 50 wonderful days, 1 glorious film.#DowntonAbbeyFilm. It's a wrap! pic.twitter.com/hUZPGP2LUZ
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) November 30, 2018
Cast and crew preparing to shoot a scene in a very recognisable bedroom! Can you tell us who it belongs to? #DowntonAbbeyFilm pic.twitter.com/KBpNfCYOBH
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) November 6, 2018
Stunning blue skies on set at Highclere Castle this week.
Getting excited for Downton’s big screen debut.#DowntonAbbeyFilm pic.twitter.com/KNo9XBO9Fx— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) October 19, 2018
The television series features the lives of the fictional Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country home.
Film features the original principal TV series cast, that includes Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, and Hugh Bonneville. In addition to it Imelda Staunton, Geraldine James, Simon Jones, David Haig, Tuppence Middleton, Kate Phillips, and Stephen Campbell Moore have joined the star cast.
The screenwriter Julian Fellowes, along with the producers Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge and Nigel Marchant have returned with the Downton Abbey film. While the film is being directed by Brian Percival, who known for the “The Book Thief” and “About a Girl”. He has also directed the series’ pilot.
During its 6 seasons from 2010 to 2015, the series won 15 Primetime Emmy Awards and 69 Emmy nominations in total. That makes it the Downton Abbey the most-nominated non-U.S. TV show in the history of the Emmys.
Film is reported to be releasing in September 2019.
