A sprawling Yorkshire country estate carrying centuries of history. Maids and servants scurrying around the mansion. British aristocrats and all of the drama that comes with them. These are just a few reasons why people love the television series turned cultural phenomenon “Downton Abbey,” which returns to the big screen for a second time with a brand-new movie.
Created by “Gosford Park” and “The Gilded Age” showrunner Julian Fellowes, “Downton Abbey” follows the high-class antics of the Crowley family in 1920s Northern England. The series features a massive all-star cast including “Paddington” actor Hugh Bonneville, “Defending Jacob” star Michelle Dockery and Professor McGonagall herself Maggie Smith. While the prestigious costume drama finished its TV run in 2015, this Emmy Award-winning series saw new life in 2019 with its first feature-length film, in which the household welcomed King George V. Now the Crowleys return in “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” where the family faces their biggest challenge yet: Hollywood film production.
But these aren’t the only Brits in theaters this month. “The Power Of The Dog” star Benedict Cumberbatch returns for Marvel’s newest magical fantasy “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness.” But Tom Cruise is taking flight too when he returns to the pilot’s seat after 36 years in “Top Gun: Maverick.” And if you’re looking for laughs, the girl group “Girls5eva” is back for a hilarious new season. After all, the ladies of “Downton Abbey” aren’t the only ones who just want to have fun.