A ’70s spinoff? This must be April Fools!
Downton Abbey could return as 1970s spin off after final season says creator Julian Fellowes
By Halina Watts
The scriptwriter has several ideas ‘up his sleeve’ and there is even talk of a movie when the series comes to an end at Christmas
The Earl of Grantham could be swapping his bowties for disco flares in the future, says the creator of Downton Abbey.
Scriptwriter Julian Fellowes, 65, would like to set a new series of the hit period drama in the 1970s – with the aristos having fallen on hard times.
He said: “I think in 10 years it could be quite fun, when we have all forgotten about it, if it came back as Downton struggling in the 1970s. We could have all new different situations.”
He also said he has several ideas “up his sleeve” about spin-offs for some characters.
Speaking at the Lord Mayor’s Mencap Fashion Show in London, Julian said: “We could have shows just focussing on Mr Bates and Anna. It depends on the actors.” And he admitted there has been talk of a film when the show wraps at Christmas after six series.
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