Category Archives: Cast News
Maggie Smith Leaving Downton Abbey
The Season 5 finale was more or less free of shocking moments, but just one day after the finale aired here in the U.S. we learned that next season will be Maggie Smith’s last as the Dowager Countess! She spilled the … Continue reading
Hugh Bonneville in Two Performances Sunday
We’ve grown accustomed to seeing Lord Grantham strolling casually through the Downton estate, making plans for his war memorial this season. He’s been animated at times, mostly while dressing down the flirtatious Mr. Bricker, but even then he has appeared … Continue reading
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Tagged A Midnight Summer's Dream, Downton Abbey, Hugh Bonneville, Masterpiece, Shakespeare, Shakespeare Uncovered
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Q&A With the Downton Cast
If you’ve logged on to social media at all this week you’re likely aware of the British invasion that’s taken over New York. Prince William and Kate Middleton are in town, but so is the Downton Abbey cast. I’ll leave … Continue reading
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Tagged Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Lesley Nicol, Phyllis Logan, Rob James-Collier
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Guess Who’s Coming to Downton?
Yesterday, Masterpiece announced three new cast members coming to Downton Abbey next season. It’s a great reminder that last year we learned that Paul Giamatti would join the cast in Season 4. So, where’s he been? Turns out it was a … Continue reading
Lady Cora Gives Music a Try
Every now and then, some of our favorite TV and film actors surprise us with their musical talents. In the past couple years, Steve Martin, Jeff Bridges and even Cookie Monster have performed music on WPT. Now it’s Lady Cora’s turn … Continue reading
