‘We’re desperate to do this’: Hugh Bonneville of Downton Abbey reveals he saw the script for a film sequence and will make the film ‘as soon as Covid is under control’
Hugh Bonneville revealed that he saw a script for a Downton Abbey film sequence, saying it is likely to happen when Covid is “in control in a sensible way”.
The 57-year-old actor, who plays Lord Grantham in the 2019 film and in the previous hit drama series, talked about plans for another film on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show.
He told BBC Radio 2: ‘The thing is, if everyone who is offered a vaccine gets it, we can make a film, we will make a film.’
Coming soon? Hugh Bonneville revealed that he saw a script for a Downton Abbey film sequence, saying it is likely to happen when Covid is “in control in a sensible way”
The actor, who is a volunteer delegate at a Covid vaccination center, told Zoe he saw a script for the film and added: ‘The planets are spinning. They are starting to align.
“There’s something called a coronavirus hanging around and until it is sensibly under control, we won’t be able to get all those ducks in a row.”
He added: ‘But there is certainly an intention to do so. We would love to do that. We are desperate to do that. ‘
Hugh also said that he thinks the audience would ‘enjoy’ another Downton film after the ‘mess we thought’ last year.
In the character: the 57-year-old actor plays Lord Grantham in the 2019 film and in the previous hit series drama (portrayed with Elizabeth McGovern as Cora, Lady Grantham)
The Downton Abbey film saw the beloved characters Robert (Hugh) and Cora Crawley (Elizabeth McGovern) told that they will be visited by the king and queen and that the estate will have to prepare for the royal visit.
However, the family has to deal with a number of setbacks and problems along the way, including a suspected assassination attempt.
Cast members, including Matthew Goode, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery and Dame Maggie Smith, all returned to the film.
On Thursday, the Daily Mail revealed that Maggie Smith, who plays Violet Crawley, and French actress Nathalie Baye will appear together in Downton 2.
Fingers crossed: Hugh said ‘if everyone who gets a vaccine to take, we can make a movie’ (portrayed Michelle Dockery as Mary and Elizabeth as Cora in the 2019 film)
The sequel to the film Downton Abbey is due to begin shooting in late March or early April under Covid’s strictest security protocols.
Downton 2 will be the last cry of the widow Countess of Grantham. The theater lady has delighted Downton fans since the series, created by Julian Fellowes, launched on ITV in 2010.
In Downton’s new film, Ms. Baye will play an old friend of Violet’s who comes to visit her. Of course, the countess will be surrounded, as always, by her family – including Lord Grantham of Hugh and Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Cora.
Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary and her husband Henry (Matthew Goode) will also be at the center of the stage; along with his sister, Lady Edith, played by Laura Carmichael.
Interesting: the sequel is believed to be the last cry of the widow Countess Violet Crawley and will see her friend come to visit her (Maggie Smith portrayed in the character)