Rob James-Collier 'Devastated' At Siobhan Finneran's Departure From Downton Abbey

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BY HAYLEY MINN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Talking to Radio Times, the actor, who plays Thomas Barrow, described Siobhan, who played Thomas' partner-in-crime O'Brien, as “the best actor” he's ever worked with. He said: "I was devastated. She’s the best actor I’ve ever worked with.

I’ve not worked with many so it’s not much of a badge of honor! But she was brilliant. "She was also really funny and we were really good friends. Really strong character, a very funny woman, brilliant actor." Rob also confessed that he will miss having Siobhan on set, due to the fact that he would copy acting techniques off of her: "I copied everything off her - the stillness, the economy of movement, throwing everything away because it makes you more sinister. I was going to go over the top and try and be Marlon Brando.

"I think she left behind a superb character. I think she was a lot of people’s favourite and quite rightly because she was just so enigmatic and dark... I love her and I want her to come back!"

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Drama behind the scenes at Downton Abbey as stars yet to commit to series four (MIRROR)

Cast and crew are currently working on the third series of the hit drama, set to air on ITV towards the end of this year

Dame Maggie Smith and Dan Stevens have thrown Downton Abbey bosses into panic amid fears they are set to quit the show.

Cast and crew are currently working on the third series of the hit drama, set to air on ITV towards the end of this year. But bosses are already looking ahead and key cast members including Hugh ­Bonneville, who plays the Earl of Grantham, and Michelle Dockery, loved by millions as Lady Mary, have reportedly been persuaded to sign up for series four and five.

The Sunday night drama has millions of devoted fans and they will be deeply concerned by reports that several performers, including 29-year-old Dan Stevens who shot to fame as Matthew Crawley, have not yet signed up. Dame Maggie Smith, 77, who plays the elderly Dowager Countess of Downton, is also considering her future. 

Siobhan Finneran who stars as housekeeper Miss O’Brien and Jessica Brown Findlay, who brings Lady Sybil Crawley to life, are also dithering over whether to put pen to paper, according to respected industry website TV Line.

The loss of such a significant selection of the original main characters could be a body blow for the show, which was attracting audiences in excess of 10 million viewers during its last series.

Dame Maggie’s agent yesterday confirmed that the Oscar-winning screen legend had yet to sign up or even enter negotiations for series four, but declined to comment further on her future on Downton.

Read further:  http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tv-film-news/downton-abbey-stars-maggie-smith-752580

Downton Abbey Cast (?) at the National Television Awards - O'Brien? Edith? Mrs. Patmore???? (Socialite Life)

Downton Abbey’ Cast At The 2012 National Television Awards In London

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Lesley Nicol, Siobhan Finneran, Laura Carmichael and Thomas Barrow attend the National Television Awards 2012 at the 02 Arena on January 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)


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