Tom Ellis rules out Downton Abbey role (METRO)

Tom Ellis has decided not to take up a role in hit ITV period drama Downton Abbey.

Ellis, who plays Miranda Hart’s long-term love interest in her BBC1 sitcom, had been lined up to portray Lady Mary’s new suitor in Downton, according to sources.

But now the actor has revealed that he has opted not to join the Golden Globe-winning drama.

‘OK, so it’s been lovely to hear all the congrats for Downton but the truth is I’m not going to be in it… but thank you for your messages,’ the star tweeted.

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spoiler: dan stevens' downton abbey replacement revealed Feb 19th 2013, 11:24 | By Nola Ojomu (HANDBAG.COM)

After the death of Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey's Christmas resulting in Dan Stevens' leaving the show, sources say Miranda star Tom Ellis will be Lady Mary's new love interest.

The actor, who is married to Tamsin Outhwaite, is thought to have left producers impressed after his audition.

Speaking to The Daily Mail, a source said, "He really showed his versatility, and he's also incredibly popular with the female viewers."

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Downton Abbey ever after spoiler: Miranda's dream hunk Tom Ellis linked up for Downton role 16 Feb 2013 22:00 He has auditioned for the part of Lady Mary’s new love ­interest and producers have shortlisted him for the role (MIRROR)

Miranda heartthrob Tom Ellis is being lined up to star in the next series of Downton Abbey.

He has auditioned for the part of Lady Mary’s new love ­interest and producers have shortlisted him for the role.

ITV bosses would see it as a major coup if they could land him after his success in Miranda Hart’s BBC sitcom, in which he playing her dream man Gary.

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