Downton Abbey 2 To Release This Year, Here's Everything We Know So Far

This Christmas, the Crawleys will bring back the drama to the big screen and probably kick it up a notch. The makers of the historical drama film announced the sequel of the 2019 release of Downton Abbey on Monday.

The production of the period drama began last week which will feature the principal cast with new additions in the second instalment.

We're thrilled to announce that Julian Fellowes and the entire Downton cast are back for #DowntonAbbey2, with Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West joining! See the film in theaters this Christmas. pic.twitter.com/DkEfo8ODzm

— Focus Features (@FocusFeatures) April 19, 2021

Who is in the ensemble cast?

The series creator Julian Fellowes as well as the principal cast of the initial film are returning for the sequel which includes Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy and Michelle Dockery. The makers announced four new additions as well, Hugh Dancy, Dominic West, Laura Haddock and French actress Nathalie Baye. However, their roles are being kept under wraps.

Good to be back. #DowntonAbbey2 pic.twitter.com/uZ1DtaJBUY

— Hugh Bonneville (@hughbon) April 19, 2021

What is the storyline of Downton Abbey 2?

The script of the second instalment is penned by the Oscar-winning Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. The original film was set in the early part of the 20th Century in the Yorkshire countryside. The film follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic staff. Previously, we witnessed the visit to the Crawley family from King George V and Queen Mary of England during a royal tour through Yorkshire. The storyline began in 1927, picking up about a year or so after the television series finale which came to an end in 2015.

The plot details of the second part haven't been revealed so far.

What is the release date?

The follow-up to the 2019 release is helmed by Simon Curtis. Downton Abbey 2 is slated to hit the theatres in December 22, 2021.

Why is Downton Abbey popular?

The period drama Downton Abbey, which had a successful run of six seasons, dramatizes the lives of the aristocratic family and of their servants, as well as their interactions. The strange interplay of characters from the upper and lower classes could be the main appeal of the film and series of the same name.

Although the drama may not determine the accurate sense of the life on estates in post-Edwardian England or present realistic characters but doesn’t lack in the area of entertainment. The PBS series bagging 11 nominations during its run proves its popularity.