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A Complete Breakdown Of The 'Downton Abbey' Family Tree Before The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey has a fascinating ensemble of characters that has captivated audiences worldwide since its original debut in 2010. Now, a whopping 15 years later, the series's showrunners have announced a third and final movie, set to be released in theaters (yes, it's a theatrical release!) on September 12th, 2025. But before that date, let's recap on the characters so you're fully prepared for The Grand Finale. Grab your tiaras, teas, and elbow-length gloves, because we're about to head back to high society England. Elbows down, pinkies up, folks! Here's a full breakdown of the Crawley family tree for Downton Abbey fans. Violet Crawley — Family Matriarch Violet Crawley, played brilliantly by the late Dame Maggie Smith, is the matriarch of the Crawley family and plays a significant role in determining the future heir to the family's estate. Following the tragic death of her son and intended heir, Violet must decide on a new leader for the family. Which leads us to… Robert Crawley — Family Patriarch Violet's living son, Robert Crawley, is the patriarch of the family and Earl of Grantham. He is a serious and loyal traditionalist who will do just about anything to keep the family afloat. In fact, he's so dedicated to Downton Abbey that it consumes his entire existence. 'I was born here, and I hope to die here,' Robert announces in the series. 'I claim no career but the nurture of this house and the estate. It is my third parent and my fourth child.' Now that's some serious commitment! Cora Levinson — Robert Crawley's Wife Cora Levinson is Robert Crawley's American heiress wife, whom he initially married for financial reasons. Yet as the series progresses, Robert has fallen madly in love with Cora, who becomes a central figure on the show. She is also the mother of three daughters and refuses to let anything stand in the way of their safety and well-being. Cora serves as a warm contrast to her husband's more cold, British demeanor. Patrick 'Crawley' — Alleged Crawley Family Heir The Crawley family lost two central members in season 1: Patrick and James. James, Robert's first cousin, was initially set to be the family heir, yet he passed away due to tragic circumstances. Meanwhile, Patrick was killed while aboard the Titanic sinking in 1912, yet a man shows up to their manor claiming he's really Patrick Crawley and has been alive this whole time, trying to find them. This turns out to be a sham, much to the family's dismay. Matthew Crawley — The Crawley Family Heir So the true heir of Downton is Matthew, a distant cousin who ends up falling madly in love with Mary. Unfortunately Matthew passes away in a car accident, once again leaving Downton's future up in the air. Lady Mary — Proud Eldest Daughter Robert and Cora's daughter, Mary, plays a major role in the upcoming Downton Abbey movie — and in the whole series. The eldest Crawley daughter is 'the future of Downton Abbey' as per the film's trailer. Go Mary! Is she up for the task? Mary married Matthew before his untimely accident, then remarried to Henry Talbot. The pair has since divorced. Lady Edith — The second daughter Robert and Cora's second daughter, Edith, always felt overshadowed by Mary. After falling in love with her boss Micheal Gregson (who disappeared shortly after), Edith became pregnant with his child. She married Bertie in 1925. Lady Sybil — The rebel Sybil was Robert and Cora's youngest daughter. She became politically involved as a young woman, and ended up marrying Tom Branson (who was the family's chauffeur) but passed away from eclampsia after giving birth to their daughter Sybbie. Tom Branson — Unexpected Family Pillar Robert was decidedly not thrilled when Sybil and Tom announced their engagement, but Tom really became an irreplaceable member of the Crawley family. He always pursues what's right (and helps mediate arguments between Mary and Edith). Isobel Grey — A Friendly Face Matthew's mother Isobel is a bright spot in the Downton Abbey cast, even though she isn't officially a Crawley. She was also quite the match for Violet's wit! Rosamund Painswick — The Fun Aunt Every family needs a cool and chic aunt, and Robert's sister Rosamund is the Crawleys'! George, Sybbie, Marigold, Peter & Caroline — The Future of Downton Abbey The next generation of the Crawley family (Mary's children George and Caroline, Sybil's daughter Sybbie, and Edith's children Peter and Marigold) have quite the inheritance, which they're expected to inherit when they come of age in the 1940s. Are you guys as excited for the movie as we are? Let us know in the comments below. Solve the daily Crossword
Geek Tyrant
30-06-2025
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New Full Trailer For DOWTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE — GeekTyrant
Focus Features has released a new trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale , whch is the third and final film in the franchise that launched as period drama on PBS created by Julian Fellowes. It a show a grudgingly started watching with my wife years ago and ended up being a fan. The film follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. The returning cast for The Grand Finale , which features Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Paul Giamatti, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Dominic West, Penelope Wilton, Joely Richardson, Paul Copley and Douglas Reith. New cast additions include Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, Arty Froushan, and more. The film hits theaters September 12.
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30-06-2025
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‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Trailer: The Crawley Family Bow Out In Last Entry Of Long-Running Saga
Focus Features has released the first official trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the third and final film in the movie series based on the PBS period drama created by Julian Fellowes. The film hits theaters September 12. The film follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. More from Deadline Universal Swoops Into CineEurope With Fresh 'Jurassic World Rebirth' & 'Wicked: For Good' Clips; Touts Steven Spielberg & Christopher Nolan Projects 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Teaser Trailer Sees Grantham Estate Get A Kiss Goodbye 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Trailer Ushers In 1930 & Tells Us It's Time To Say Goodbye - CinemaCon The familiar cast also returns for The Grand Finale, which features Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Paul Giamatti, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Dominic West, Penelope Wilton, Joely Richardson, Paul Copley and Douglas Reith. New to the franchise cast are Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan. Producers are Gareth Neame, Fellowes and Liz Trubridge. Nigel Marchant is executive producer. Simon Curtis returns to direct the final installment after helming A New Era. Fellowes has written all three movies. Check out the trailer above. [youtube Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
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29-06-2025
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Look: 'Downton Abbey' finale trailer to drop Monday
June 29 (UPI) -- The first trailer for the third and final Downton Abbey movie is expected to drop online Monday. "It all leads here. The new trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale arrives tomorrow," a post on the franchise's X feed said Sunday. The trilogy follows a beloved TV drama that aired for six seasons on ITV and PBS from 2010 through 2015. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Phyllis Logan, Tom Cullen, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Raquel Cassidy, Kevin Doyle, Julian Ovenden and Jeremy Swift, the franchise follows the wealthy Crawley family and those who serve them at their British countryside mansion between the years of 1912 and 1930. It all leads here. The new trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale arrives tomorrow. Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) June 29, 2025
Telegraph
23-06-2025
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- Telegraph
Is Julian Fellowes's period super-soap finally a match for the mighty Downton?
Julian Fellowes has always been a magnificent writer of millinery. Remember in Downton Abbey when Lady Mary memorably said, 'I'm just going upstairs to take off my hat'? The Crawley family saga chronicled the decades via changing hat fashions, from oversized Edwardian numbers through to flapper-style cloches. Fellowes' follow-up creation, The Gilded Age (Sky Atlantic), continues the headgear theme. As you might expect from the Americans, theirs are bigger, bolder and brasher. Some of the towering titfers on display – laden with feathers and flowers, silk bows and sculpted lace – must weigh a tonne. It's a wonder there weren't more neck injuries in late 19th-century New York. Fittingly, then, it's hats off to the third series of the HBO-made period piece. The latest run is the best yet, fairly fizzing with gossip and intrigue. It starts slowly but gathers pace beautifully, complete with some gasp-inducing cliffhangers. Fellowes and co construct a sort of Edith Wharton-esque super-soap – not least by learning some lessons from Downton and playing to his strengths. Mid-series, he even brings the action back to familiar turf, with sequences set at the ancestral seat of the Duke of Buckingham (Ben Lamb). By viewing us Britons through a US lens, Fellowes has great fun sneaking in gags about our crumbling houses, fixation with the monarchy and fondness for alcohol. We're getting ahead of ourselves, though. First things first. As we return to the Upper East Side elite, New York's old guard is weakened and the ever-ambitious Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society. Industrialist George (Morgan Spector) risks everything by building a cross-country railroad, while his wife Bertha (Carrie Coon) bids to elevate the family to new blue-blooded heights. Across 61st Street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as imperious matriarch Agnes (Christine Baranski) stubbornly refuses to accept her do-gooder sister Ada (Cynthia Nixon) as the newly wealthy lady of the house. Doleful, dissolute Oscar (Blake Ritson) starts off penniless but soon charts a surprising path to happiness. A sweet subplot sees plucky footman Jack (Ben Ahlers) patent his alarm clock invention, further blurring the lines between new money and old. The flaws of Fellowes's writing remain, although they're far less glaringly obvious this season. As he interweaves multiple plot threads – upstairs, downstairs, in and out of ladies' chambers – his dialogue can be inelegant, clunking with historical context and stilted plot exposition. Scenes of the men doing business are a bore compared to the women's barbed conversations in the parlour. The show is carried by its formidable female characters. Baranski and Nixon's arch double act is a delight, while Coon delivers a powerhouse performance as Bertha, ruthlessly scheming but suffering the personal cost. It all looks as magnificent as ever, with lavish locations supplemented by seamless use of CGI. The difference this time around is that the dramatic stakes are raised. Divorce, death and danger come calling. Romance blossoms in several places, some of them unexpected. The lens widens from wealthy people's problems into a portrait of societal change. As Bertha triumphantly declares to the dethroned Mrs Astor (Donna Murphy): 'The future belongs to America.' The eight-part series climaxes with – how else to put this? – a pair of balls. These sumptuous set pieces play host to reconciliations and reprisals, proposals and engagements. If there isn't a soppy smile on your face by the time the credits roll, I'll eat my hat. Although it might take a while.
