After countless seasons, Christmas specials, and even a full-length feature film, "Downton Abbey" fans want more. It looks like another movie is on the way!
According to British entertainment news reports, writer and series creator Julian Fellowes will be working on a prequel later this year.
#DowntonAbbey 2 is CONFIRMED: Creator Julian Fellowes reveals he is set to start work on the movie's sequel after wrapping up other projectshttps://t.co/gI2eMUJD61
— Marcelo Córdova (@marcelocordova) January 21, 2020
The unprecedented success of the first film cemented the need for a second one, and fans couldn't be happier.
Downton Abbey 'set for a sequel' after smashing '£100m at box office' https://t.co/6FpCeLjVha pic.twitter.com/AVR8si7V9F
— Mirror Celeb (@MirrorCeleb) October 9, 2019
What do you think—would a prequel explain a bit more about the Russian almost-scandal? Could we finally find out more about life at Downton with the Dowager Countess as the lady of the house? How did Cora end up marrying into British aristocracy? We need to know!
The cast is scattered all over the globe working on other projects, so the first order of business would be a storyline and script. We're not even at the beginning of the development process yet, folks, so you'll need to be patient. Don't let up on your support as more updates emerge!
More wise words... #DowntonAbbey #DowagerCountess pic.twitter.com/fCjJkttJfV
— Ellie Walker-Arnott (@Ellie_Wa) December 25, 2015
For now, we can all just sound off and send our unsolicited advice in hopes that the development team sees it.
If Julian Fellowes waits until Maggie Smith is gone from this Earth to do a #DowntonAbbey sequel, I will never forgive him. I need the Dowager to give these people the business!
— Ride the Maverick (@jstcallmesweet) January 22, 2020
In the meantime, Fellowes has quite a bit on his plate. Belgravia is coming out next, then HBO's The Gilded Age will keep us busy.
#JulianFellowes Explains How ‘#Belgravia’ Definitely Isn’t ‘#DowntonAbbey’ https://t.co/O567aNuN3v pic.twitter.com/A9j211ETU2
— ω๏๏∂y (@Current_Knewz) January 19, 2020
#DowntonAbbey Creator #JulianFellowes to Work on Film's Sequel After #TheGildedAge Shoothttps://t.co/ZLisNG39qz
— LatestLY (@latestly) January 19, 2020
How do you feel about this breaking news? Are you excited or somewhat skeptical? Sound off in the comments!