Downton Abbey film sequel to be filmed next year, reveals star Jim Carter

Hit series celebrates its 10th anniversary this year

Poliakoff argues that Downton Abbey "would have looked exactly the same, had it been made 40 years ago." (ITV)

Downton Abbey star Jim Carter has confirmed that a second film is scheduled to begin filming next year.

The actor – who portrayed Mr Carson in the hit historical drama – teased the sequel when he appeared on This Morning.

When asked whether there was a reunion in the works, Carter told hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield: “If you promise not to tell anyone, I’ll let you know that we’ve seen a script. The script for a second film is there.”

Carter revealed: “We’ve seen it, it’s very funny. It’s got all the same characters in, all the regular characters. I think the will is that, Covid-willing, we will film it next year.”

The first Downton Abbey movie, based on the Emmy-winning series of the same name, was released in September last year and was generally well-received by fans.

ITV’s period drama celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. 

The series first aired on 26 September 2010, with its sixth and final season coming to a close five years later in 2015.