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2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Downton Abbey star unrecognisable in new gritty Netflix role
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A former Downton Abbey heartthrob, known for his sharp suits and love of racing cars, is about to swap the aristocratic charm for a grittier persona in an upcoming Netflix series. Available to stream from Friday, Dept Q tells the grim tale of a detective grappling with PTSD while unravelling unsolved mysteries from a gloomy basement office. Matthew Goode, who charmed audiences as the debonair Henry Talbot, Lady Mary Crawley's (portrayed by Michelle Dockery) on-screen husband in Downton Abbey, tackles the lead role of Carl Morck. He passed up the chance to be part of the third Downton film due to clashes with shooting for Dept Q, but later expressed relief to Radio Times at hanging up Henry's attire. (Image: NETFLIX) He said: "Let's face it, he was edging towards becoming a bit of a wet lettuce!" Years on, Goode's rugged look and beard for the new gig are so transformative that even his die-hard followers might do a double-take spotting him. The English actor's versatility extends beyond the UK shores – he's made significant impressions in Hollywood as well. For example, he captivated viewers in The Crown where he took on the role of the dashing Antony Armstrong-Jones, portraying the 1st Earl of Snowdon in the show's second season. His portrayal garnered him an Emmy Award nomination, earning accolades in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series category, reports the Express. (Image: ITV) Several years ago, he even dipped his toes into the vampire fantasy genre with a role in A Discovery of Witches. He also starred alongside renowned US pop sensation Mandy Moore in Chasing Liberty, where he embodied a British spy safeguarding a runaway First Daughter from impending danger. Whilst he may not be Hollywood's most recognised name to date, he certainly made an impression acting alongside Brad Pitt in the war thriller Allied. Matthew has evidently journeyed far since his acting debut in the 2002 TV film Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. Fast forward 23 years, and he's now delving into the gripping Dept Q series, based on the original series by best-selling Danish crime author Jussi Adler-Olsen, who boasts over 27 million book sales to his name. Fans might struggle to recognise him now sporting a tousled beard - but they're bound to appreciate his acting prowess as they gradually adjust to this new look.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode Explains Why He Won't Be Back for Third Movie: ‘Maybe It's a Good Thing'
Could there be trouble in paradise for the Talbots? Matthew Goode has confirmed that he won't be reprising his role of Mary's husband Henry Talbot in the third and final Downton Abbey movie, hitting theaters on Sept. 12, after previously missing the second installment. 'I was unavailable for the second because I was doing The Offer,' Good recently told The UK's Radio Times. '[For the third], I was shooting [Netflix's Department Q]. But I also buggered my knee, and I had to have an operation. That takes weeks to get over, so I was never going to be able to do it. And let's face it, he was edging towards becoming a bit of a wet lettuce. So maybe it's a good thing.' More from TVLine Third Downton Abbey Movie Will Pay 'Meaningful' Tribute to Maggie Smith: 'The Loss of the Dowager Now Feels Far More Significant' R.I.P., Maggie Smith: Downton Abbey Co-Stars, Daniel Radcliffe and More Pay Tribute to 'a True Legend' Third Downton Abbey Film Sets 2025 Release Date (FYI, 'a wet lettuce' is British slang for someone who is 'timid, submissive or easily swayed,' so it's safe to say that Goode isn't too upset about missing an opportunity to step back into Henry's shoes.) No plot details have been released about the movie, appropriately titled Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, but we can confirm the following returning cast members: Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Dockery as Mary Talbot, Laura Carmichael as Edith Pelham, Jim Carter as Charles Carson, Phyllis Logan as Elsie Carson, Robert James-Collier as Thomas Barrow, Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Penelope Wilton as Isobel Grey, Lesley Nicol as Beryl Patmore, Michael Fox as Andy Parker, Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis Baxter, Brendan Coyle as John Bates, Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley, Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie Pelham, Sophie McShera as Daisy Mason, Douglas Reith as Lord Merton, Dominic West as Guy Dexter and Paul Giamatti as Harold Levinson. Another beloved character who won't be seen in the third movie is the Dowager Countess, played by the late, great Maggie Smith, who had already passed away on screen in the second film. 'The fact that Dame Maggie herself has now passed away since that time, I do think, has given a real added poignancy to a story that we would have planned anyway,' Downton Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame told TVLine while promoting Peacock's The Day of the Jackal. 'The loss of the Dowager, it now feels far more significant that you see actors playing characters mourning the family matriarch. But I also see actors mourning the matriarch of the show, and it feels more genuine and more meaningful.' Downton Abbey originally aired for six seasons, from 2010 to 2015, gobbling up 15 Primetime Emmy Awards along the way. The first movie was released in theaters in 2019, followed by Downton Abbey: A New Era in 2022. Franchise creator Julian Fellowes wrote the third movie, which is being directed by Simon Curtis. Are you disappointed to hear that Henry won't be back for it, or have you had your fill of wet lettuce? Drop a comment with your thoughts below. Downton Abbey: A New Era's Biggest Moments, Including the Scene That Changes Everything View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
