‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Trailer: New Faces Arrive, But Old Friends Don’t Have To Say Goodbye

When thinking of modern television and its lasting legacy, three shows come to mind as standing tall in either acclaim or significance. First, “Breaking Bad,” which lives on currently through “Better Call Saul” on AMC and is still considered potentially the best show of all time. Second, “Game of Thrones,” after its controversial final season is about to see its own continuation through the spin-off series “House of the Dragon” this August on HBO. Lastly, of course, is “Downton Abbey,” a series with a following ranging from quaint to insanely devoted with its period piece elegance. After the show concluded in 2015, it received a continuation through a feature film of the same name in 2019. Now, this spring, the sequel “Downton Abbey: A New Era” looks to further continue the story of the wide-reaching Crawley family and their servants.

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Following its initial trailer from February linked above, one more look at “Downton Abbey: A New Era” is here to increase further anticipation for seeing its well-loved characters on the big screen again. Producing the film are Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge, and series creator Julian Fellowes, who also wrote the feature. Directing “Downton Abbey: A New Era” is “My Week with Marilyn” and “Goodbye Christopher Robin” helmer Simon Curtis.

Here’s the official synopsis:

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event “Downton Abbey: A New Era.” The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.

Starring a wide-reaching ensemble cast including Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, and Dominic West, “Downton Abbey: A New Era” releases in theaters on May 20th. Watch the new trailer below.