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A new era is beginning for fans ofDownton Abbey.
On Wednesday, the official social media account for the period drama revealed the title for the upcoming sequel,Downton Abbey: A New Era, which was previously being calledDownton Abbey 2.
“A new era begins. The entire Downton cast is back for#DowntonAbbey: A New Era, with Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West joining. See the film only in theaters March 18, 2022,” the announcement read.
The upcoming sequel was previously scheduled to hit theaters on Dec. 22 but delays pushed the release to next year. The announcement came shortly after a teaser—that hinted at a wedding — of the highly anticipated film was shown at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, according toDeadline.
The sequel is currently in production, with the return of the 2019 movie’s cast, which included Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton and Penelope Wilton.
Downton Abbey: A New Erawill also feature new cast members Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West.
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Creator Julian Fellows is once again writing the film’s screenplay and producing alongside Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge. Simon Curtis also returns to direct the sequel.
The 2019 film grossed nearly $97 million at the domestic box office, becoming Focus Features' highest-grossing film of all time.
Downton Abbey: A New Erahits theaters on March 18, 2022.
source: people.com
