Downton Abbey: A New Era gets a behind-the-scenes series

Fans will get to see how the sequel film was made

Author: Hazel ScottPublished 19th Apr 2022

We can't wait to see the cast of Downton Abbey return for Downton Abbey: A New Era later this month! Until then we are being treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the film in a special new series.

The sequel film will come out on 29th April, and for now we can enjoy the first episode from the new online four-part series called Downton Abbey: A New Era - Behind The Lens.

A short teaser video was shared ahead of the series being released, to give fans a sneak peek of what to expect, and shows presenter Clara Amfo chatting to the cast and filmmakers about Downton Abbey: A New Era.

WATCH: Downton Abbey: A New Ear - Behind The Lens trailer

The first episode was released on YouTube on 19th April, and the rest of the digital series will be released throughout April in the lead up to the film's cinematic release.

WATCH: Downton Abbey: A New Era - Behind the Lens Episode 1

Following on from the amazing series and original film, Downton Abbey: A New Era will see the cast being reunited as they go on: 'A grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa.'

Lesley Nicol, who plays Beryl Patmore, has previously told fans what they can expect from the film: "It's absolutely jam-packed full of stuff.

"There's so much going on. I mean, it's funny. I laughed out loud a lot. There's stuff that made me cry because there's some romance and stuff you don’t expect.

"I suppose that's what I also love about it. I mean, I know what happens, but there'll be stuff that the audience couldn't possibly foresee."

WATCH: Downton Abbey: A New Era trailer

Downton Abbey: A New Era is due to be released in cinemas across the UK on 29th April 2022.

Take a look at the Downton Abbey: A New Era film posters:

Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, 7th Earl of Grantham and Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham


Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot and Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham


Harry Hadden-Paton as Herbert Pelham, 7th Marquess of Hexham and Laura Carmichael as Edith Pelham, Marchioness of Hexham


Jim Carter as Charles Carson and Phyllis Logan as Elsie Hughes


Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates and Brendan Coyle as John Bates


Lesley Nicol as Beryl Patmore and Sophie McShera as Daisy Mason


Michael C. Fox as Andrew 'Andy' Parker and Rob James-Collier as Thomas Barrow


Allen Leech as Tom Branson and Matthew Goode as Henry Talbot


Douglas Reith as Richard Grey, Baron Merton and Penelope Wilton as Isobel Grey, Baroness Merton


Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley and Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis Baxter


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