Twelve years since it first premiered, television hit 'Downton Abbey' is back with a second stand-alone film about the fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century.

Set in 1928, 'Downton Abbey: A New Era', released in U.S. cinemas on Friday, sees a film crew arrive at Downton as well as some family members travel to the French Riviera.

"We wouldn`t be coming back... if we didn`t actually get on and enjoy the company of each other`s characters and indeed playing the characters," actor Hugh Bonneville, who plays patriarch Robert Crawley, told Reuters.

The film, directed by Simon Curtis, begins with Crawley`s mother, Lady Violet, played by veteran Maggie Smith, surprising her family with news she has inherited a villa in the south of France from a man she met decades earlier. 
Led by Crawley, the family heads off to visit the property. At the same time, a film crew sets up at Downton Abbey, delighting the staff.

Having a film set within a film set was fun - and a little confusing sometimes, said Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary.

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“I remember a couple of times when I was confused as to who was saying `cut`," she said. "Simon was like `we were still rolling, actually there. It was Hugh that said `cut`."

Newcomer Hugh Dancy plays Jack Barber, director of silent movie 'The Gambler.'

"It was a little daunting because you don`t know what the culture of a show is going to be and... it`s obviously defined by the people involved," Dancy said on joining 'Downton Abbey'.

"And it was exciting because I was just thrilled to be part of it."

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'Downton Abbey' first aired in 2010, going on for six seasons and picking up numerous awards. It gained a huge following in Britain and the United States.

"We`ve had a very good run. I think we`ve been very lucky. We`ve kicked off a lot of careers of young players," writer Julian Fellowes said when asked if another film might follow.

"It`s dangerous to say this, but I think most people who`ve worked on it have had a pretty good time and that feels like enough to me. But we`ll see. I don`t think you can ever tell really." 
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Twelve years since it first premiered, television hit 'Downton Abbey' is back with a second stand-alone film about the fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century.

Twelve years since it first premiered, television hit 'Downton Abbey' is back with a second stand-alone film about the fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century. Set in 1928, 'Downton Abbey: A New Era', released in U.S. cinemas on Friday, sees a film crew arrive at Downton as well as some family members travel to the French Riviera. "We wouldn`t be coming back... if we didn`t actually get on and enjoy the company of each other`s characters and indeed playing the characters," actor Hugh Bonneville, who plays patriarch Robert Crawley, told Reuters. The film, directed by Simon Curtis, begins with Crawley`s mother, Lady Violet, played by veteran Maggie Smith, surprising her family with news she has inherited a villa in the south of France from a man she met decades earlier. Led by Crawley, the family heads off to visit the property. At the same time, a film crew sets up at Downton Abbey, delighting the staff. Having a film set within a film set was fun - and a little confusing sometimes, said Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary. Also Read: From 'Uncharted' to 'Umma': Exciting slate of Hollywood blockbusters releasing on Zee5 soon “I remember a couple of times when I was confused as to who was saying `cut`," she said. "Simon was like `we were still rolling, actually there. It was Hugh that said `cut`." Newcomer Hugh Dancy plays Jack Barber, director of silent movie 'The Gambler.' "It was a little daunting because you don`t know what the culture of a show is going to be and... it`s obviously defined by the people involved," Dancy said on joining 'Downton Abbey'. "And it was exciting because I was just thrilled to be part of it." Also Read: 'Rust' producer says movie will be completed: Reports 'Downton Abbey' first aired in 2010, going on for six seasons and picking up numerous awards. It gained a huge following in Britain and the United States. "We`ve had a very good run. I think we`ve been very lucky. We`ve kicked off a lot of careers of young players," writer Julian Fellowes said when asked if another film might follow. "It`s dangerous to say this, but I think most people who`ve worked on it have had a pretty good time and that feels like enough to me. But we`ll see. I don`t think you can ever tell really."

 'Downton Abbey' returns with a silent movie and a trip to France

Shoots on ‘Peaky Blinders’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ will suffer greatly in the coming days as a massive fire broke out at Dalton Mills in the West Yorkshire factory. The place is used in both the shows for filming.&nbsp;

The news of fire was confirmed by the West Yorkshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service. They posted on their website: “We currently have fire engines &amp; specialist units in attendance at a fire at Dalton Mills, Keighley. There is a lot of smoke in the area &amp; residents are advised to keep doors/windows closed. Please avoid travelling through the area.”

“We have 20+ appliances in attendance at a fire in Dalton Mill in Keighley. 100% of building involved in fire. Hose reel jets &amp; aerial ladder platform in use. Appliances from neighbouring brigades are also in attendance. Partner agencies in attendance – Police, Ambulance, Yorkshire Water and Environment Agency.”

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Screen Yorkshire executive Richard Knight described the fire as “a sad loss to the Yorkshire film-making landscape. It’s one of those amazing locations that is like a destination in its own right. It’s got the kind of provenance and scale that could attract film-makers from far and wide.”

Dalton Mills is a prime shooting location listed on the Screen Yorkshire website. It was once the largest textile mill in Yorkshire, employing over 2000 workers, built by Joseph Craven in 1869.

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Apart from Peaky Blinders and Downtown, BBC dramas like ‘The Great Train Robbery’, ‘Gunpowder’ and ‘To Walk Invisible’ have also shot at the location.&nbsp;

Shoots on ‘Peaky Blinders’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ will suffer greatly in the coming days as a massive fire broke out at Dalton Mills in the West Yorkshire factory. The place is used in both the shows for filming.

Shoots on ‘Peaky Blinders’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ will suffer greatly in the coming days as a massive fire broke out at Dalton Mills in the West Yorkshire factory. The place is used in both the shows for filming. The news of fire was confirmed by the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. They posted on their website: “We currently have fire engines & specialist units in attendance at a fire at Dalton Mills, Keighley. There is a lot of smoke in the area & residents are advised to keep doors/windows closed. Please avoid travelling through the area.” “We have 20+ appliances in attendance at a fire in Dalton Mill in Keighley. 100% of building involved in fire. Hose reel jets & aerial ladder platform in use. Appliances from neighbouring brigades are also in attendance. Partner agencies in attendance – Police, Ambulance, Yorkshire Water and Environment Agency.” Oscars 2022: Lady Gaga, Zoë Kravitz, Chris Rock among presenters Screen Yorkshire executive Richard Knight described the fire as “a sad loss to the Yorkshire film-making landscape. It’s one of those amazing locations that is like a destination in its own right. It’s got the kind of provenance and scale that could attract film-makers from far and wide.” Dalton Mills is a prime shooting location listed on the Screen Yorkshire website. It was once the largest textile mill in Yorkshire, employing over 2000 workers, built by Joseph Craven in 1869. Kim Kardashian declared legally single from Kanye West by the court Apart from Peaky Blinders and Downtown, BBC dramas like ‘The Great Train Robbery’, ‘Gunpowder’ and ‘To Walk Invisible’ have also shot at the location.

Massive fire at Dalton Mills, prime shoot location of several shows like 'Peaky Blinders', 'Downton Abbey'

After a solid response to ‘Downton Abbey’ that premiered its trailer at CinemaCon 2019, makers released the trailer for its upcoming sequel at CinemaCon 2021.&nbsp;

Downton Abbey 2 titled ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ is set to open on March 18, 2022.&nbsp;

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The film’s original cast including Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Laura Charmichael, Carter and more have returned for the second film. New additions include Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West.

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‘Downton Abbey 2’ is a Carnival Films production.

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After a solid response to ‘Downton Abbey’ that premiered its trailer at CinemaCon 2019, makers released the trailer for its upcoming sequel at CinemaCon 2021. Downton Abbey 2 titled ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ is set to open on March 18, 2022.

After a solid response to ‘Downton Abbey’ that premiered its trailer at CinemaCon 2019, makers released the trailer for its upcoming sequel at CinemaCon 2021. Downton Abbey 2 titled ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ is set to open on March 18, 2022. The teaser trailer shows Crawley family reuniting with the Downton staff as preparations for an overseas journey are underway. Spike Lee re-edits 9-11 documentary featuring conspiracy theorists The film’s original cast including Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Laura Charmichael, Carter and more have returned for the second film. New additions include Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West. 'The Good Doctor' Freddie Highmore to WION on popularity of the show & more The screenplay is by Downton creator Julian Fellowes, with Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge producing with Fellowes. Simon Curtis is directing. 'Matrix 4' trailer and official title revealed: CinemaCon 2021 ‘Downton Abbey 2’ is a Carnival Films production. The Batman: Robert Pattinson's new footage, look shown at CinemaCon 2021

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'Downton Abbey' returns with a silent movie and a trip to France

Massive fire at Dalton Mills, prime shoot location of several shows like 'Peaky Blinders', 'Downton Abbey'

'Downton Abbey' sequel gets title and trailer at CinemaCon 2021