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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Bonneville says final Downton Abbey film is 'tribute' to Dame Maggie Smith
Hugh Bonneville has said the final Downton Abbey film will be a 'proper tribute' to Dame Maggie Smith. The late star played Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the ITV period drama, appearing in the hit TV series and spin-off films. The character died in the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era, and Smith died in 2024 at the age of 89. Speaking on The One Show, Bonneville told how it was 'poignant' making the final film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, without her. A trailer for the film has just been unveiled, and it included a glimpse at a portrait of Lady Violet. When Downton star Bonneville appeared on The One Show on Thursday, 5 June, presenter Alex Jones asked him: 'It must be very odd Hugh though, after she left the series and now she has passed away, must be odd making anything without her being there?' "Yes,' said Bonneville, who plays Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham. 'It was quite poignant making the show knowing that it would be the last film, knowing that her character had passed away and then in real life, she passed away after we finished filming. "So, really, this final film will be a proper tribute to her and to the legacy of the show, which is coming to an end after 15 years." Actor Tom Cullen was also on The One Show sofa, and he talked about how Smith was 'very funny' when he played Anthony Foyle, Viscount Gillingham, on Downton. 'If you could make Maggie laugh, that felt really good,' he said. Read more: Downton Abbey Downton Abbey star says vicar told him off over scene Hugh Bonneville promises 'new elements' and 'thrills and spills' in Downton Abbey 3 Hugh Bonneville recalls 'very special' final day with Maggie Smith on Downton Abbey 'She was extraordinary and a kind of a force on that set wasn't she?' Cullen went on, as Bonneville nodded. 'I have never really worked with an actor quite like her before where it will feel like it is not quite there and then she would just deliver genius.' Smith died in September, with her sons announcing the death in a statement. It said: "She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27 September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time." The One Show airs at 7pm on BBC One on weekdays. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will be released in UK cinemas on Friday, 12 September.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Hugh Bonneville appears to kiss estate goodbye in Downton Abbey finale trailer
The movie is promoted as bidding 'farewell' to the Yorkshire-set series about the life of the landed gentry and their servants that began with a TV show before a series of films. It sees the return of Bonneville; Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary; Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham; Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith; Jim Carter as the butler Charles 'Charlie' Carson; and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates. The teaser begins with the family attending an opulent day at the races, and Mr Carson as an announcer saying: 'Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to 1930.' The following clips show London theatrical productions, Dominic West as Guy Dexter and Lady Edith telling Lady Mary that she will be a 'sensation'. The family then return to Downton Abbey, where a painting of Dame Maggie Smith's Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, who died in the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era, is shown along with dances and the staff. Last year, Oscar-winning actress Dame Maggie died in September at the age of 89, with Bonneville remembering her at the time as a 'true legend of her generation'. The trailer shows the words: 'It's almost time to bid farewell' before ending with the family and staff all waiting outside the grand estate, while the Earl presses his finger to his lips and then places them on the wall. Starting as a series in 2010, the programme won a number of awards, including 15 Emmys, with three of them going to Dame Maggie for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. The series, the final of which aired on TV on Christmas Day in 2015, has also won a special TV Bafta award and earned Dame Maggie a nod. Released in 2019, the first film in the trilogy depicted a royal visit to the Crawley family and Downton staff, while the second film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, saw them travel to France after Violet inherited a villa. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will release in cinemas on September 12.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Hugh Bonneville appears to kiss estate goodbye in Downton Abbey finale trailer
The movie is promoted as bidding 'farewell' to the Yorkshire-set series about the life of the landed gentry and their servants that began with a TV show before a series of films. It sees the return of Bonneville; Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary; Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham; Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith; Jim Carter as the butler Charles 'Charlie' Carson; and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates. The teaser begins with the family attending an opulent day at the races, and Mr Carson as an announcer saying: 'Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to 1930.' The following clips show London theatrical productions, Dominic West as Guy Dexter and Lady Edith telling Lady Mary that she will be a 'sensation'. The family then return to Downton Abbey, where a painting of Dame Maggie Smith's Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, who died in the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era, is shown along with dances and the staff. Last year, Oscar-winning actress Dame Maggie died in September at the age of 89, with Bonneville remembering her at the time as a 'true legend of her generation'. The trailer shows the words: 'It's almost time to bid farewell' before ending with the family and staff all waiting outside the grand estate, while the Earl presses his finger to his lips and then places them on the wall. Starting as a series in 2010, the programme won a number of awards, including 15 Emmys, with three of them going to Dame Maggie for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. The series, the final of which aired on TV on Christmas Day in 2015, has also won a special TV Bafta award and earned Dame Maggie a nod. Released in 2019, the first film in the trilogy depicted a royal visit to the Crawley family and Downton staff, while the second film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, saw them travel to France after Violet inherited a villa. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will release in cinemas on September 12.
Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Hugh Bonneville appears to kiss estate goodbye in Downton Abbey finale trailer
Hugh Bonneville's Robert, the Earl of Grantham, has appeared to kiss his country estate goodbye in the trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The movie is promoted as bidding 'farewell' to the Yorkshire-set series about the life of the landed gentry and their servants that began with a TV show before a series of films. It sees the return of Bonneville; Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary; Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham; Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith; Jim Carter as the butler Charles 'Charlie' Carson; and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates. The teaser begins with the family attending an opulent day at the races, and Mr Carson as an announcer saying: 'Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to 1930.' The following clips show London theatrical productions, Dominic West as Guy Dexter and Lady Edith telling Lady Mary that she will be a 'sensation'. The family then return to Downton Abbey, where a painting of Dame Maggie Smith's Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, who died in the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era, is shown along with dances and the staff. Last year, Oscar-winning actress Dame Maggie died in September at the age of 89, with Bonneville remembering her at the time as a 'true legend of her generation'. The trailer shows the words: 'It's almost time to bid farewell' before ending with the family and staff all waiting outside the grand estate, while the Earl presses his finger to his lips and then places them on the wall. Starting as a series in 2010, the programme won a number of awards, including 15 Emmys, with three of them going to Dame Maggie for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. The series, the final of which aired on TV on Christmas Day in 2015, has also won a special TV Bafta award and earned Dame Maggie a nod. Released in 2019, the first film in the trilogy depicted a royal visit to the Crawley family and Downton staff, while the second film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, saw them travel to France after Violet inherited a villa. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will release in cinemas on September 12.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Watch: Hugh Bonneville appears to kiss estate goodbye in Downton Abbey finale trailer
Hugh Bonneville's Robert, the Earl of Grantham, has appeared to kiss his country estate goodbye in the trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The movie is promoted as bidding 'farewell' to the Yorkshire-set series about the life of the landed gentry and their servants that began with a TV show before a series of films. It sees the return of Bonneville; Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary; Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham; Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith; Jim Carter as the butler Charles 'Charlie' Carson; and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates. The teaser begins with the family attending an opulent day at the races, and Mr Carson as an announcer saying: 'Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to 1930.' The following clips show London theatrical productions, Dominic West as Guy Dexter and Lady Edith telling Lady Mary that she will be a 'sensation'. The family then return to Downton Abbey, where a painting of Maggie Smith's Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, who died in the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era, is shown along with dances and the staff. Last year, Oscar-winning actress Smith died in September at the age of 89, with Bonneville remembering her at the time as a 'true legend of her generation'. Joanne Froggatt (left), Michelle Dockery (centre) and Dame Maggie Smith starred in Downton Abbey together (Ian West/PA) The trailer shows the words: 'It's almost time to bid farewell' before ending with the family and staff all waiting outside the grand estate, while the Earl presses his finger to his lips and then places them on the wall. Starting as a series in 2010, the programme won a number of awards, including 15 Emmys, with three of them going to Smith for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. The series, the final of which aired on TV on Christmas Day in 2015, has also won a special TV Bafta award and earned Smith a nod. Released in 2019, the first film in the trilogy depicted a royal visit to the Crawley family and Downton staff, while the second film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, saw them travel to France after Violet inherited a villa. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will release in cinemas on September 12.
