‘Downton Abbey 3’ Movie Will Include ‘Meaningful’ Tribute to Maggie Smith
Fans of "Downton Abbey" were ravaged when Maggie Smith, aka the Dowager Countess, passed away in September. Smith had actually starred in both the television series and in both motion pictures, with the Countess character passing away at the end of "Downton Abbey: A New Era."
Now, executive manufacturer Gareth Neame assures that the 3rd movie, due Sept. 12, will consist of a homage to both the character and to Smith herself.
"The reality that Dame Maggie herself has actually now died because that time, I do believe, has actually offered a genuine included poignancy to a story that we would have prepared anyhow," Neame informed TVLine while promoting Peacock's "The Day of the Jackal." "The loss of the Dowager, it now feels much more considerable that you see stars playing ch...