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Look! Froggatt shares sneak peek of Downton film set

Joanne Froggatt has teased the upcoming Downton movie
Joanne Froggatt has teased the upcoming Downton movie

Joanne Froggatt has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the set of the Downton Abbey film.

The 38-year-old actress, who played lady's maid Anna Bates in all six seasons of the popular period drama, posted a picture to her 133,000 Instagram followers, showing camera and makeup crews filming the big screen adaptation of the ITV show.

She captioned the photo: "Little sneak peek behind the scenes of the Downton movie".

The highly anticipated Downton Abbey film has been slated for a September 2019 release date.

The hit period drama will take to the big screen on September 13, 2019 with a slightly later release date for the US.

Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski recently gave an update on the release schedule saying: "Since the series ended, fans of Downton have long been waiting for the Crawley family's next chapter.

"We're thrilled to join this incredible group of filmmakers, actors and craftspeople, led by Julian Fellowes and Gareth Neame, in bringing back the world of Downton to the big screen next September."

Downton concluded with a Christmas Special in 2015 after six seasons and a film was long hoped for by fans of the show, with an official announcement coming earlier this year that the Crawley family would be back.

Original castmembers Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Penelope Wilton and Dame Maggie Smith are all back for the film, with new additions to the cast including Imelda Staunton and Geraldine James.

Downton's creator Julian Fellowes has written the film's screenplay, while Brican Percival, who directed the series' pilot, will helm the film. Fellowes will produce alongside Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge.

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