Downton Abbey Trailer

Movie News! Downton Abbey Romance & New Reasons to Return

May 21, 2019 Rissi JC 4 Comments

A few months ago, the flurry of excitement over the September 2019 release of a Downton Abbey film tripled with the release of “teaser posters” (that are gorgeous) and a cryptic (but just enough) trailer. Yesterday the ‘movie news’ for this beloved franchise revealed more promotional posters. Today, the film drops a full length Downton Abbey trailer that shares more, but still leaves so much to our imagination. Oh, and did I mention, this one is set to be on the big screen!

“We’ve been expecting you.” – Downton Abbey

Before we see the trailer (even though I know we all already have), here’s a look at the official film synopsis:

The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country house.

– Focus Features

We also learn that it has a PG rating, which seems to fit in with the context of its TV series presence. If you don’t know what Downton Abbey is, it’s a British TV series that won multiple awards and ran for six glorious seasons. In fact, here’s what Focus Features attributes to the show: “Over its 6 seasons, the series garnered 3 Golden Globe Awards, 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, 69 Emmy nominations in total, making Downton Abbey the most nominated non-US television show in the history of the Emmys – even earning a Special BAFTA award and a Guinness World Record for the highest critically rated TV show along the way.” It had ups and downs, but made a world fall in love with its setting, the era and these characters. Penned by Julian Fellowes, the show also features an impressive cast including Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonnville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Dan Stevens (who won’t be in the film… *sniff* because of his character’s fate), Jim Carter, and so many more!

Movie News! ‘Downton Abbey’ Returns

Here’s a look at those teaser posters again because *swoon*

Movie News! Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey Movie

I mean… the hair! the costumes! the elegance! the characters! … it all looks to be returning just as we remember, and love.

Downton Abbey Trailer:

First impressions tell me I’m going to adore this no matter what, but I’m also hopeful the film is about hope, and is uplifting (which it seems to be!). This family has been through far too much for this story to be anything but – and really, I think if it is something that isn’t happy, it’s really a disservice to the loyal fans. This is something I think the writer’s and cast both understand.

Love seeing all of the family come together (Edith looks happy); the smile on Branson’s face as he watches his daughter (might he finally rediscover love?); Mary running the estate (please don’t leave!); the usual zingers of Maggie Smith (yes please!); and of course, the return of the one and only Carson. Altogether, this looks magnificent, and the cut of the trailer and its aesthetics are on point. It appears to be giving us all we would want and then some. The feeling the trailer evokes is the state I want the story to leave us in.

Tell me, what are you most excited about? Are you curious about these ‘secrets’ or did you see something missing you hope the film tells us!? Who are you most excited to catch up with? Do you think Edith and Mary are happy!? Comment below with all of your thoughts.

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Return to where it all began in the first episode of Downton Abbey available digitally on Amazon Video.

Photos: Focus Features / Carnival 

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amateur graphic designer. confirmed bookaholic. bubbl’r enthusiast. critical thinker. miswesterner. social media coordinator. writer.

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amateur graphic designer. confirmed bookaholic. bubbl’r enthusiast. critical thinker. miswesterner. social media coordinator. writer.

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4 Comments

  • Kirsty May 21, 2019 at 4:07 PM

    I completely loved this trailer, and your comments on it. I’d say my favourite part is definitely the 5 second romantic as all get out dance scene between Branson and a mystery lady I will make an educated guess is played by Tuppence Middleton (the lead in the film The Vanishing Lady which I believe you reviewed). That also brings me to what I’m most excited about… basically anything Branson related, but also whoever Stephen Campbell Moore is playing.

    The other thing that stuck out to me was Daisy’s new haircut; feels like a very dramatic change, but it actually looked pretty good right?!

    • Rissi JC May 27, 2019 at 10:59 PM

      YESYESYES! A mystery lady for Branson!? I am here for this! (Yes, I really enjoyed “The Vanishing Lady.” In fact, you’ve made me want to re-watch it, too!!) I loved the scene of Branson looking content as he watches his daughter play. Makes me happy to see him (and all of these characters) so very happy. I’m just clearly VERY invested in the lives of these characters.

      Daisy looks smashing and I 100% love it! Hope she’s happy as well. :)

      SO glad you shared all your thoughts, Kristy!!

  • Angela May 21, 2019 at 6:42 PM

    I can’t wait to see this movie!! The trailer was so good.

    • Rissi JC May 27, 2019 at 11:02 PM

      100% in the same boat, Angela. Cannot wait for this one!! :)

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