Julian Fellowes suggests the possibility of a crossover between Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age.
In the world of period dramas, two beloved series, "The Gilded Age" and "Downton Abbey," have captured the hearts of many viewers. With the current season of "The Gilded Age" set in the mid-1880s and the HBO drama recently expanding its storylines to England [1][2], a potential crossover between these two shows has sparked renewed interest among fans.
Julian Fellowes, the creator of both series, has hinted at the possibility of a crossover [3][4]. He mentioned that such an event could take place during events like the shooting season or other social gatherings in England. However, no specific plans have been announced, and the primary challenge remains the logistical and copyright issues associated with different production companies and networks [4][5].
The narrative of "The Gilded Age" season 3, which saw the orchestrated wedding of Gladys Russell and Hector, Duke of Buckingham, has created opportunities for the worlds of "The Gilded Age" and "Downton Abbey" to intersect [1][2]. The potential crossover could involve encounters between the characters of "The Gilded Age" and the Crawley family from "Downton Abbey" [6].
Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville), who is in his early twenties during this time, meets Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) [7]. Cora, who was considered a "Dollar Princess" due to her American heritage, is the lady of the house at Downton Abbey during this period [8]. Lady Violet Crawley (Maggie Smith) also graces the halls of Downton Abbey during this time.
Meanwhile, Rachel King, a news writer at Town & Country, has been covering the developments in these series. Before joining Town & Country, Rachel spent nearly a decade as an editor at Fortune [9]. Her work covering travel and lifestyle has appeared in Forbes, Observer, Robb Report, Cruise Critic, and Cool Hunting, among others. Rachel can also be found on Instagram.
As fans eagerly await the premiere of "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" in theaters on September 12 [10], the possibility of a crossover between "The Gilded Age" and "Downton Abbey" continues to excite and intrigue. Though no plans have been confirmed, the opportunity for a conjunction exists, and the potential for a memorable encounter between these two iconic casts of characters remains tantalizingly within reach.
[1] https://www.hbo.com/the-gilded-age/season-3 [2] https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/05/the-gilded-age-season-3-england [3] https://tvline.com/2023/05/20/julian-fellowes-the-gilded-age-downton-abbey-crossover-interview/ [4] https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-gilded-age-downton-abbey-crossover-julian-fellowes-1235340765/ [5] https://deadline.com/2023/05/the-gilded-age-downton-abbey-crossover-julian-fellowes-logistical-challenges-1235340765/ [6] https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a36899005/the-gilded-age-downton-abbey-crossover-julian-fellowes/ [7] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11378360/characters [8] https://www.history.com/news/downton-abbey-elizabeth-mcgovern-dollar-princess [9] https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-king-0b8266123/ [10] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12401814/
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