DOWNTON DOUBTS Hugh Bonneville says there’s ‘no sign’ of a Downton Abbey movie ‘just yet’

The Sun
By Elaine McCahill

Hugh said: "Downton movie, we would love it to happen, where there's a will there's a way but there's no sign of it.

"It would be lovely, if we could all pull together and find ourselves in the same part of the globe at the same time then maybe."

It comes after Downton fans were sent into a tizzy last month by a cryptic Facebook post which led them to believe the film's release date could be revealed soon.

Fans have been begging to see their beloved characters on the big screen ever since the show came to an end in 2015

And their wish came true in May when The Sun confirmed that a full length feature film edition was being made.

A new post on the official Facebook page told fans to keep their eyes peeled as they wrote: "Big news is on its way! Check back soon for a special announcement."

The picture, posted on October 3, also read: "Something big is happened at  Downton!"

While many others pondered if it could be an announcement about a new mini series to lead on from the film - however, there has still been no word over what it was teasing.

Read more here: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/4815311/hugh-bonneville-no-moves-downton-abbey-good-morning-britain/

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes hints cast are holding up film being made

MIRROR
BY NICOLA AGIUS
14 April, 2016



Downton Abbey creator Jullian Fellowes has seriously hinted that the cast are the reason a film is not yet in production.

Speaking on Loose Women today, the award-winning writer admitted he would love to turn his small screen masterpiece into a blockbuster, but the decision is not in his hands.

Are the likes of Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern to blame?

"Let's just say it's not me slowing things up," he teased. "The difficulty is rounding up the actors. One is in America making a new series, another is in a play.

READ MORE HERE: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/downton-abbey-creator-julian-fellowes-7755060

'Downton Abbey' movie denied by Hugh Bonneville (DIGITAL SPY)

Published Sunday, Feb 26 2012, 1:24pm EST | By Daniel Sperling

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has denied rumors that a film adaptation is being planned.

The actor, who plays Earl Robert Crawley in the ITV drama, said that fans had jumped to the wrong conclusion after creator Julian Fellowes spoke to Hollywood producers at last month's Golden Globes. 

"Everyone thinks we're making a film because our writer spoke to some producers at the Golden Globes," he told the Daily Star. "But that is what happens at film awards - it doesn't mean we're doing a film." He added: "I understand why people think we should though - the cast is incredible."


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Downton Abbey to be turned into a film after Golden Globes win? (METRO)

Hit TV series Downton Abbey could be adapted for the big screen after the show's creator, Julian Fellowes, sparked interest at the Golden Globes after-party.

 Fellowes was reportedly telling people that he'd already had a lot of interest in the film rights to the period drama at the awards bash. A source told The Sun: 'Julian was chatting with various film directors and movie executives about the show and the possibility it would make a fantastic feature film. 'He was very much flying the flag for British TV. They were all chatting about how much of a success the film version would be. Julian was explaining he would have to give the idea a lot of thought and that lots of people have already asked him about film rights.'

Read more:  http://www.metro.co.uk/film/887834-downton-abbey-to-be-turned-into-a-film-after-golden-globes-win