Downton Abbey is linked to this other historical series?

The fascinating universe of Downton Abbey Has he inspired another series created by Julian Fellowes? A producer who worked for the two fictions restores the truth about the links between the two works.

If one takes place in the United Kingdom and the other in the United States, Downton Abbey et The Gilded Age share several common points. Imagined by the British screenwriter and producer Julian Fellowes, the works both deal with the life of the families of aristocrats and their servants. At the start, The Gilded Age, whose intrigue took place at the end of the 19th century, had been imagined as a prequel Downton Abbey, which it takes place at the beginning of the 20th century. Some rumors suggested that a crossover could see the light of day, but what is it really?

“There is no question of a crossover at all” : Gareth Neame restores the truth about the links between Downton Abbey et The Gilded Age

On the occasion of an interview with TV LineGareth Neame, film producer Downton Abbeyexplained the links between the works of Julian Fellowes. “There is no question of a crossover at all”he said, as reported Just JaredJanuary 7, 2025. “It's a distinct universe”wanted to recall the British producer who worked on the two projects. “A younger version of the character played by Maggie Smith could certainly live there I imagine (in the universe of The Gilded Ageeditor's note)but it's not planned “he concluded.

What do we know about the third part of the films Downton Abbey ?

After the success of the series Downton Abbey Broadcast between 2010 and 2015, fans have the chance to discover the continuation of the history of the sixth season with a cinematographic adaptation. Two feature films from the Julian Fellowes series released in dark theaters in 2019, then in 2022. The third part was expected on September 12, 2025, just over a year after the end of the shooting. If the synopsis has still not been revealed, Hugh Bonneville, who plays Robert Crawley, revealed some details on this new film during an interview with Yahoo : “We find the usual shots there, (…), chills and thrills like the manner of Downton.” According to him, this new part should be “The best movie” derived from the series. News that must delight aficionados from the universe!

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