'Downton Abbey 2' hitting theatres in December with original cast returning

The original principal cast of 'Downton Abbey' will all once again return for the second film, which began production last week. Photo: Handout

Lord and Lady Grantham request the pleasure of moviegoers' company at their Yorkshire country estate this Christmas.

Rejoice, Downton Abbey fans, because Focus Features will shoot a sequel to the hit movie, itself a spinoff of the long-running television series. The original principal cast will all once again return for the second film, which began production last week and is set to release on Dec 22, 2021.