Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville reveals he's seen a script for a film sequel

Hugh Bonneville has revealed he's seen a script for a Downton Abbey film sequel, saying it's likely to happen once Covid is 'under control in a sensible way'. Hugh Bonneville has revealed he's seen a script for a Downton Abbey film sequel, saying it's likely to happen once Covid is 'under control in a sensible way' The actor, who is a volunteer marshal at a Covid vaccination centre, told Zoe he's seen a script for the film and added: 'The planets are circling. In character: The actor, 57, plays Lord Grantham in the 2019 movie and previous series of the hit period drama The Downton Abbey movie saw beloved characters Robert and Cora Crawley told that they will be visited by the King and Queen and the estate have to prepare for the royal visit. Fingers crossed: Hugh said 'if everybody who is offered a vaccine takes a vaccine, we can make a movie' The Downton Abbey film sequel is due to begin shooting in late March or early April under the strictest Covid safety protocols.