Downton Abbey Movie is Coming

Just after news the The Sopranos prequel film is happening, we know now a big-screen adaptation of ITV drama Downton Abbey is on the horizon.

On the air for six seasons between 2010 and 2015, Downton Abbey focused on the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants as they live through the historically turbulent time between 1912 and 1926.

The show's official Twitter account shared the news of the film adaptation.

Welcome back to Downton! We’re thrilled to announce that #DowntonAbbey is coming to the big screen. Film production begins this summer. pic.twitter.com/3scMUmosic

— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) July 13, 2018

Meanwhile, cast members Joanne Frogatt and Michelle Dockery both took to social media to announce they will return, along with star Maggie Smith.

Delighted to announce we’re getting the band back together! #DowntonMovie #DowntonAbbey pic.twitter.com/ie3K2xr3Iv

— Joanne Froggatt (@JoFroggatt) July 13, 2018

The secret’s out... Thrilled to announce that #DowntonAbbey is coming to the big screen. Filming to commence this summer @downtonabbey_official

A post shared by Michelle Dockery (@theladydockers) on Jul 13, 2018 at 6:09am PDT

According to Variety, series creator Julian Fellows will write the screenplay while Brian Percival, who directed the show's pilot, will direct the movie.

The film adaptation begins production this summer.