{"id":53751,"date":"2024-06-24T16:51:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2061733"},"modified":"2024-06-24T20:22:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T18:22:39","slug":"downton-abbeys-hugh-bonneville-teases-new-elements-and-says-3rd-movie-is-best-yet","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/downton-abbeys-hugh-bonneville-teases-new-elements-and-says-3rd-movie-is-best-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Downton Abbey\u2019s Hugh Bonneville teases \u201cnew elements\u201d \u2013 and says 3rd movie is \u201cbest yet\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The actor said there is “so much warmth and fun to enjoy”. <\/p>

By Katelyn Mensah\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 24 June 2024 at 14:51 PM<\/p>

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Ever since it was confirmed Downton Abbey would be returning for yet another film<\/a>, fans of the period drama have been eager to know more details \u2013 and Hugh Bonneville has delivered!<\/p>\n

Written and directed by Julian Fellowes and Simon Curtis respectively, the third movie will have an all-star cast, seeing the return of some very familiar faces.<\/p>\n

This includes Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton and Dominic West.<\/p>\n

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In an interview with Yahoo UK<\/a>, Bonneville noted that the new film feels like a \u201clovely coming together of people\u201d, teasing \u201cthrills and spills\u201d to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor my character, I think the usual [can be expected], which is that he\u2019s a sort of dinosaur trying to be led into the future reluctantly, and then eventually he stumbles forward a bit,\u201d he told the publication.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo, as always, there\u2019s that rhythm of things changing with glacial slowness, and Robert finally accepting that things [are changing] \u2014 it\u2019s time to move the story on, so to speak.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s got the usual tropes, if you like, of thrills and spills in a very Downtown way \u2013 which means spilling a tea cup, pretty much!\u201d<\/p>\n

The actor explained that there is \u201cso much warmth and fun to enjoy\u201d, as well as \u201cnew elements\u201d that\u2019ll interest fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019ll certainly be the best iteration of the film versions yet,\u201d he said.<\/p> <\/div>\n

Lesley Nicol, Michael Fox, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sophie McShera and Douglas Reith are all also confirmed to return.<\/p>\n

The announcement of the third film was made back in May, with a video of the cast reuniting at a read-through of the script.<\/p>\n

In the video, Michelle Dockery said: \u201cIt feels amazing, a tad emotional. It\u2019s wonderful to all be back together again. We come back together and it\u2019s like no time has passed at all.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so happy to announce that we\u2019re in production for the third Downton Abbey movie. We can\u2019t wait to see you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Focus Features and Carnival Films are thrilled to announce the third film in the beloved Downton Abbey franchise. More information: https:\/\/t.co\/nupZ9LkeXd<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cRFH4SpOsb<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) May 13, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>