‘Downton Abbey’ teaser reveals the manor house and naming 16 of the key series characters

A TEASER trailer for the Downton Abbey feature film reveals little aside from establishing shots of the post-Edwardian British manor house before naming 16 of the series’ key characters.

There might not be much to this first glimpse of the ‘Downton Abbey’ movie, but it serves its purpose in whetting appetites for the 6-season series’ big-screen reunion. (Downton Abbey Official Teaser Trailer youtu.be/TYnITeDfaA4) A full length trailer is “coming soon”, this Downton Abbey teaser promises, ahead of a September 2019 theatrical release for the TV series’ next chapter.

Instead of listing cast members, the teaser instead shows a selection of 16 character names.

Those are Lord and Lady Grantham, Lady Mary Talbot, Lady Hexham, the Dowager Lady Grantham, Lady Merton, Tom Branson, Mr. Carson, Mr. Barrow, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Patmore, Mr. Molesley, Daisy Mason, and Miss Baxter.

The original series cast is already confirmed to return, though Lily James’ Lady Rose MacClare will not be involved, and several new additions will also be present, including Imelda Staunton, Tuppence Middleton,Max Brown and DavidHaig.

A Sept 20, 2019 release is anticipated in North American theatres, following UK and European debuts the week before, with other dates to be announced.