Brandyn Shaw and his orchestra at the party in the library at Highclere Castle, Sept. 2024. Highclere Castle Gin Similar to Downton Abbey 's fictional butler named Mr. Carson, Highclere’s own ...

It’s Christmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife at the expansive home.

The “Downton Abbey” Instagram page released a video of the cast reuniting to begin production. “It feels amazing. A tad emotional,” Dockery, 42, said in the footage.

A third 'Downton Abbey' movie has been announced, with Paul Giamatti set to reprise his role from the hit show's 2013 Christmas special.