Downton Abbeyis making its grand return to television ahead of the release of the third and seemingly final movie later this year. The long-runningBritish television seriesaired for six seasons before concluding its initial run, but the cast of the show returned for two more movies in 2019 and 2022 before the upcoming film.
Ahead of the release ofThe Grand Finale, though,Downton Abbeyis returning to television for an NBC primetime special, perVariety.The special, meant to celebrate the entire franchise, will air on September 10 on NBC before streaming on Peacock the next day. It will feature exclusive interviews with the cast, filmed during the production ofThe Grand Finale.
Check out the teaser trailer for the special below:
Numerouscast members fromDownton Abbeyare set to appear in the special, including Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Paul Giamatti, Harry Hadden-Paton, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol and Penelope Wilton as well as production designer Donal Woods, costume designer Anna Mary Scott Robbins, and composer John Lunn.
What This Means For Downton Abbey
The finalDownton Abbeymovie is billed asThe Grand Finale, so it’s fitting that the series will have more than one celebratory moment ahead of the movie’s big release. A chance to see the stars reflect on their time on the series is one audiences won’t want to miss.
The series has run for 15 years and there are sure to be plenty of stories that theDownton Abbeycast have to share about their time filming. From reflecting onlong-deadDownton Abbeycharactersto the very real and tragic passings of some of the most prolific members of the cast, this special will be the perfect place to honor them.
Our Take On Downton Abbey’s TV Return
The chance to revisit the legacy ofDownton Abbeywill extend the time audiences can sit with the series' ending, making all of Fall a grand celebration of the acclaimed show. Excitement for the finale is already sky-high and this special will serve to amplify that as the release ofThe Grand Finaleapproaches.
The film will release in theaters on September 12, just a few days after the special premieres. While the future of the franchise is uncertain, it does indeed seem like this film could be the last we see ofDownton Abbeyfor quite some time.
