Downton Abbey fans break down in tears as the late Dame Maggie Smith is honoured in emotional trailer for last ever film The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey fans broke down in tears as the late Dame Maggie Smith was honoured in the emotional trailer for the last ever film.
The tale of the Granthams was first introduced to viewers on ITV back in 2010.
Since then, the franchise has evolved into six seasons as well as Christmas specials and two films.
Now 15 years later, the story is set to come to a close and the trailer for the third and final film has been released by Universal Pictures.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is set in the 1930s and follows the Crawley family and their staff.
Fans will see their favourite characters return to screens as they tackle taking care of the Yorkshire County estate and the changes to come.
From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop.
Now 15 years later, the story is set to come to a close and the trailer for the third and final film has been released by Universal Pictures
It will see the return of beloved stars Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert
James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, Lesley Nicol, Michael Fox, Raquel Cassidy also feature.
The final film also features new additions, Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola and Simon Russell Beale.
The new film will hit cinemas on September 12 and the first look showed a glimpse of matriarch Lady Violet Crawley, played by the late Maggie Smith, in a painted portrait.
Maggie passed away aged 89 last September and the sweet nod to her through the painting made one fan emotional.
One penned on YouTube: 'This made me weep :(, ohh Maggie Smith how missed you will be..'
While others were left in tears over it being the end of the long-standing tale and took to X: 'Buying tissues now.'
'Don't want to say goodbye,' another commented followed by a crying emoji and a heart.
While someone else said: 'CRYING UNCONTROLLABLY AT A TRAILER!'
Maggie passed away aged 89 last September and the sweet nod to her through the painting made one fan emotional while others posted about the film in general
The official Downton Abbey account on X introduced the new trailer and said: 'The place we'll always remember. The family we'll never forget. Everything has led to this.
'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is only in theaters September 12. Watch the teaser trailer now.'
The third and final film in the Downton franchise is written by Downton creator and Academy-Award winner Julian Fellowes.
Era.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
17 minutes ago
- The Sun
Freddy Brazier reunites with dad Jeff before heading to rehab in Spain amid concern over gran's ‘harmful' influence
FREDDY Brazier is snapped reunited with his dad Jeff as the Sun on Sunday's exclusive pictures show. The father and son duo are seen visiting a barbers together near their home in Essex on Wednesday. 6 6 6 The snaps were taken just hours after Freddy, 20, was with his grandmother Jackiey Budden, 68, mother of tragic Big Brother star Jade Goody. It comes as we can reveal TV presenter Jeff, 46, has a court date in his legal fight to stop Freddy from seeing Jackiey amid concerns over his welfare. A family friend said: ' Jeff and Freddy are in regular contact with each other - probably more than most dads and their adult children. 'They talk a lot and spend plenty of time together. 'Jeff just wants the best for his son and the door is always open for him. "Jackiey's influence over Freddy is harmful to his overall wellbeing. 'It's very sad that a grandmother continues to try and lead him astray.' On Friday Freddy, who starred with Jeff in the BBC's Celebrity Race Across The World, revealed he's going to rehab in Spain for cannabis, saying he 'wants a healthy relationship with his dad'. He wrote: 'I've been smoking from the age of 12 and it's time to stop, it was a bad coping mechanism that turned into an addiction.' Last month, thrilled Jeff, also a trained talking therapist, revealed that Freddy and brother Bobby, 21, had come to the family home to celebrate his birthday. Freddy Brazier defies dad Jeff to post new TikTok with nan Jackiey after legal action and 'weed smoking' row He posted online: 'The best birthday present of all. The boys came home and slept in their own beds.' Jeff, who is a regular presenter on This Morning, revealed earlier this year that Jade was still badly missed 16 years on. He said: 'To lose the mother of your children is a huge trauma that, of course, shapes your life. 'It comes down to the fact that we need her. It's not just about missing her, we need her as a mother at the moment, and we always have done, in all honesty.' 6 6 6 Jeff and Freddy were on ITV together last month, presenting This Morning's competition segment from Malta. Jeff joked: 'He sat in as an apprentice to see how it all works. At first, he was on light reflector duty, and then he was about to take my job, so I am glad that it came to an end.
Daily Mail
20 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Megan McKenna is married! TOWIE star ties the knot with fiancé Oliver Burke in romantic ceremony
Megan McKenna has married her fiancé Oliver Burke in a romantic ceremony held in front of family and friends. The former TOWIE star, 32, looked incredible on the day in a flowing white gown as she shared snaps on her Instagram account on Saturday. The pair appeared to get hitched in a stately home with Megan posting photos of the pair together in the garden. Alongside the post, she wrote: 'Mr and Mrs Burke'. The couple, who welcomed their first child Landon in October, had a joint hen and stag do at the end of May. Sharing an update to Instagram, Megan wore a chic white shirt dress, complete with a veil and a bride-to-be sash. Meanwhile, Oliver wore a black T-shirt with a pair of smart white linen trousers to celebrate with friends and family during their holiday. She captioned the post: 'It's nearly time… also my family are to cute, thanks guys I love you.' Megan added: 'Me & Oli came downstairs for the evening to 'chapel of love' playing… video will be posted soon.' In March, Megan teased details about the couple's upcoming nuptials, as she went for a fitting for multiple wedding dresses after spending three weeks apart from Oliver. Oli got down on one knee after enjoying a romantic boat trip in Montenegro back in June 2023, after a whirlwind five month romance. And Megan gushed it was 'so exciting' that the pair were getting closer to being husband and wife, as she explained she had to be remeasured for her wedding dresses after shedding several pounds. Captioning the post, she said: 'Hadn't seen Oli in 3 weeks, this is how our day went… don't worry guys Oli hasn't seen my wedding dresses.
BBC News
30 minutes ago
- BBC News
Thousands gather for York's annual Pride parade
Thousands of people in creative outfits filled with rainbow colours have gathered to mark York's annual Pride parade started in the new location of Parliament Square at 11:45 BST on Saturday, before marching through the city centre and then ending in the Knavesmire at about 13:30.A festival featuring stalls and musical performances, including drag trio Angels of the North, was then held near to York event organisers previously said York Pride is always a "celebration of love, equality, and visibility - and nothing can dampen that spirit". They said: "We're incredibly proud to be bringing the LGBT+ community and City of York together once again for a vibrant, inclusive day of joy and solidarity."Whether you're walking in the parade, cheering from the sidelines or enjoying the main festival, we promise an unforgettable experience."The parade around the city previously started at York Minster, but this has now been changed so that the start position is inside the counter terrorism bollards. The organisers previously said this was to "keep the assembly of the parade as secure as possible".The route of the parade followed sections of Davygate, St Helen's Square, Coney Street, Spurriergate, Bridge Street, Skeldergate, Bishopgate Street, Bishopthorpe Road, Campleshon Road and Knavesmire Road, before ending up on the Knavesmire. Roads around the parade route were closed on Saturday as the event took Street was also closed from 10:30 until 13:30, while St Helen's Square was shut between 11:30 and 13: the festival, performers on the main stage included Britain's Got Talent star and RuPaul's Drag Race UK runner-up La Voix, while the Cheeky Girls, Kerry Ellis and tribute act Pet Shop Boys, Actually, also performed. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
