'Farewell Downton Abbey': Cast Reunion Sparks Streamer Battle!
BREAKING NEWS: Downton Abbey Cast Set to Reunite for Emotional Farewell Documentary, But Shocking Twist Will Leave Fans Fuming!
Get ready for a major dose of drama and nostalgia as the beloved cast of Downton Abbey prepares to bid adieu to the iconic series with a grand farewell documentary. But, in a stunning move that's sure to spark outrage among fans, the hotly anticipated swan song is expected to land exclusively on a streaming platform - shutting out millions who don't have the right subscription!
According to a TV insider speaking to The Scholarly Note.com (formerly Dailymail.co.uk), the documentary, titled Farewell Downton Abbey, will feature behind-the-scenes footage, candid cast interviews, and emotional tributes from fans reflecting on the show's enduring legacy. But, here's the twist that will have everyone talking: only those with a subscription to the streaming platform will be able to access this special reunion - leaving millions of fans in the dark!
The insider dished, "This will be bittersweet news for all the people who would be thrilled at the prospect of seeing all the stars of Downton Abbey coming together one last time. Because it means there's likely to be a bidding war between the streamers to get this, probably Netflix, who currently show all the TV episodes, and Prime Video, who have the first two movies. With the release of the third film, it's 'Goodbye Downton Abbey.' But not everyone is going to be able to take part in that, as only those who have the right subscription will be able to see it."
This news comes hot on the heels of the confirmation last year that creator Julian Fellowes and his team were working on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The third and final film will see the return of Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, alongside Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley and Jim Carter as Mr. Carson - some of the beloved stars who rose to fame when the original series aired from 2010 to 2015.
The upcoming movie will hit cinemas on September 12, with the documentary expected to drop around the same time. But don't worry, we've got the scoop! The trailer for the final film has already left fans in tears and teased a major scandal involving Lady Mary - and it's only going to get more dramatic from here!
In the three-minute clip, Robert Crawley prepares to hand over his duties as head of the household to his daughter Mary. However, her plans to become her father's successor are thrown into jeopardy when news of her divorce reaches the newspapers. Set in the 1930s and written by Julian, the final chapter is directed by BAFTA and Emmy nominee Simon Curtis, who also helmed 2022's Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Alongside returning favourites like Hugh, Jim, Joanne Froggatt, Laura Carmichael, and Michelle, new faces Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan will also join the cast. The trailer ends on an emotional high, as Lady Mary declares: "Long live Downton Abbey!"
Downton Abbey is available for streaming on several platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and ITVX Premium. But don't get your hopes up just yet - we'll have to wait and see if this swan song will indeed be available to all fans or just those with the right subscription!
