Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery shares candid reflections on the show's final chapter
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Michelle Dockery, known for her role as Lady Mary in Downton Abbey, opened up about the conclusion of the movie and the legacy of the late Dame Maggie Smith.
Dockery mentioned that this iteration of the show with the current cast and characters is the end. She stated that the creators, not herself, decide if there will be a continuation of the series. However, she added that whether there will be a prequel or sequel is up to the creators.
Dockery expressed that this current ending feels quite finite. She also mentioned that there had been multiple endings for the series and the first film. However, she confirmed that the endings of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale were discussed.
The director of the third Downton Abbey film, in which Michelle Dockery starred, is Simon Curtis. Dockery was excited to work with Dame Maggie Smith again in the third movie. She dedicated the third installment of Downton Abbey to the late Dame Maggie Smith, who passed away on September 27, 2024, after the filming of the third Downton Abbey movie. Dame Maggie Smith was 89 years old at the time of her passing.
Dame Maggie Smith was a prominent presence on the set of Downton Abbey. There was a quiet respect on set whenever Dame Maggie Smith walked onto the set. Dockery expressed her interest in seeing what scenes she had with Dame Maggie Smith in the third movie.
The third Downton Abbey movie was filmed before Dame Maggie Smith's passing. Dockery mentioned that the endings of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale were discussed, and she stated that there had to be a definite ending for the show and the first film. She also mentioned that this iteration of the show with the current cast and characters is the end.
In the third movie, Dockery's character, Lady Mary, will have to navigate the final chapters of the Crawley family's story without the presence of Dame Maggie Smith's character, Violet Crawley. The loss of Violet Crawley will undoubtedly leave a significant impact on the storyline, and fans can expect a poignant farewell to one of the most beloved characters in the series.
As the cast and crew bid farewell to Dame Maggie Smith, they will undoubtedly carry her legacy with them as they move forward with the final chapter of Downton Abbey. The series has already left an indelible mark on the world of television, and it is clear that the final chapter will be a fitting tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith and the incredible impact she had on the series.
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