Joanne Froggatt promises that Downton Abbey 3 is a satisfying finale: “I properly wept”

Joanne Froggatt has promised that Downton Abbey 3 will be a satisfying finale to the series.

After fifteen incredible years, I’ve been privileged to follow the captivating saga of Downton Abbey, and now, it’s time for us to bid farewell together in a grand spectacle named Downton Abbey: The Farewell Episode.

The upcoming movie, slated for release in September, is all about the Crawley family and their household staff, as they step into a brand new decade together.

In this synopsis, the main characters of Downton Abbey find themselves figuring out how to move forward into the next phase of their lives, accepting changes and ushering in a fresh beginning.

In the next installment, you’ll notice many beloved characters coming back for one last goodbye, among them is actress Froggatt, portraying Anna Bates, the head housemaid.

In an interview with ScreenRant, Froggatt praised the upcoming film as genuinely charming, hinting that viewers will find the ending satisfying.

She confirmed her satisfaction, admitting that the final episode of “The Grand Finale” made her emotional to the point of tears. She chuckled and shared, “For nearly ten minutes, I couldn’t hold back my tears due to numerous reasons.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but acknowledge that this is indeed the farewell to these beloved characters we’ve grown so attached to over the years. It signifies not just their conclusion, but also our own, as we bid adieu to the joy of playing along with them in this captivating story that has spanned fifteen remarkable years, on and off-screen.

Reflecting on multiple factors, it felt incredibly poignant and heartwarming – almost like a perfect circle coming together. To put it simply, it was deeply moving. I find the movie to be delightful, truly captivating. I believe it’s precisely what viewers will anticipate and yearn for in a finale.

In addition to The Grand Finale, we’ll witness the comeback of Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley, Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley, Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, and Paul Giamatti as Harold Levinson.

Additionally, the film includes a touching homage to the late Dame Maggie Smith, famously known for her role as Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 12 September.

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