Thompson: It’s interesting to hear your use of the word circle because somebody who’s been circling Downton Abbey ever since the beginning is Simon Curtis, who has directed this movie. Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as Robert and Cora Grantham in 'Downton Abbey: A New Era.' FOCUS FEATURES People want the sense of escape and fun that Downton can provide and, frankly, the big warm hug it can give us. It seems to be a virtuous circle, and the anticipation for the second movie is intense. We are very fond of the characters, we’re fond of each other, we like working with each other, and most importantly, the audience has wanted us to come back. The fact that not just once but twice, we’ve come back voluntarily, all of this and more, it’s a great testament to this world that Julian Fellowes has created. You’re absolutely right that none of us are compelled to be here, and we wouldn’t have stayed on more than our three-year contract had we not got on. Thompson: We’ve talked about what keeps bringing the audience back to Downton Abbey, but what keeps bringing you back? I’m guessing there is no obligation for you to do this, so you do it because you want to return?īonneville: Absolutely, and a massive paycheck helps (laughs). This movie is so welcome because it is pure escapism in that sort of Downton way of being two hours of having a nice time in the dark with the clothes on. It almost seems to be a golden age before all these stresses and strains we seem to be under. Very touchingly, many people were saying things like, ‘I’m watching it again because the first time I watched it was with my late grandmother or my son or and he’s now married with kids, and it takes me back.’ That was a world, let’s face it, that was pre-Brexit, pre-Trump, pre-the divisions that we’re experiencing even more than pre-pandemic. The messages we got during the pandemic where people were either revisiting the show or watching it for the first time were astonishing.
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