Joanne Froggatt confirms that a Downton Abbey movie is happening!

Publish Date
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 4:57PM
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The movie adaptation of Downton Abbey has finally be given the green light after months of speculation. 

Joanne Froggatt, 36, who plays maid Anna Bates in the ITV drama, took to Twitter to confirm the news on Friday afternoon, posting a picture of herself with Michelle Dockery, 36, (Lady Mary Crawley) and Dame Maggie Smith, 83, (Violet Crawley). 

She wrote: 'Delighted to announce we’re getting the band back together! #DowntonMovie #DowntonAbbey.'

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The trio, along with Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham, have all signed up and shooting will begin this summer following the success of the show's previous six seasons.

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