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It has been four long years since the faithful fans have goodbye to the aristocratic family of Crawley and their servants about theDownton AbbeyTV shows. But this month (13 September in the United Kingdom; September 20 at the US), the belovedDownton will be back in all his glory, except this time,On the big screen.

Created and written byJulian Fellowes,Downton Abbeyreaches aGLOBAL PUBLIC OF 120 MILLION andGagné 15 Emmy Awards during his six season race. To date, the show, who ran on the Masterpiece PBS, remains theThe most successful British Air Drama in America. Needless to say, the film is waiting strongly.

Defined in 1927 and directed byEngliser of michael (Which also led the fifth and sixth episodes of the end of the show season), the plot of the film turns around the household preparing aroyal tour. The details have been kept closely under the wraps, but I spoke with Engler, the stars and the executive producer of the film - which was shot in HighClere Castle, the estate of 5,000 acres in Hampshire, England, which "has Played "Downton Abbey in series-to collect secrets from the floor upstairs, down and behind the scenes. Here are 11 details that you probably did not know about theDownton Abbeymovie. And for more big hits of television, here is23 things you did not know about the Emmys.

"It took a lot of time to put [the film] together," explained the executive producerGareth Neame. At the moment the show wrapped production during the summer of 2015, Neame was "well in the planning of the film". But despite the collective enthusiasm of the actors for the project, it was far from made. "It was not easy at all," said Neameam. "We wanted to do it, but there was no guarantee that it would happen."

The conflicting schedules of the large company of actors have proved to be a big challenge for setting up a production schedule. "It's a great credit from Gareth that he managed to keep a balance through all our eccentricities and idiosyncrasies and to integrate all together," said the actorHugh Bonneville, who plays Robert, the Count of Grantham.

Have said goodbye to their peak-screen Alter Egos several years before, many of the actors wondered ifflash could actually hit twice. "There was some nervousness about" Could we revive the affection and that the ease we had with each other? Would three years say everything? "explained Bonneville.

It turned out, the stars could absolutely reinforce their chemistry on the screen without having in the heart of the eyes. "He surprised everyone he took only a few minutes working on a scene before the font [fondal]," said Engler.

"The fans will remember [the series opening sequence] in a way basically when they see the movie," said. "Something happens, as he did at the beginning of the series, and that's how we start."

Bonneville offered this index: "It is a very different letter [than that of the first episode of the show], but it is a letter from the outside that begins our story." And if you are a fan ofDownton, You will likeThe best sho shows that you do not look at.

While upstairs activities have been filled in HigHcere for the series, Ms. Patmore's (Lesley Nicol) The kitchen and the servant room were filmed on an ensemble in Ealing Studios in West London. But when the wrapped series, the "low" has been disassembled. So, for the film, production designerDonal wood, Recreated the spaces of the servants in Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England. All, including these emblematic bells on the wall - has been reproduced exactly as it was in the series, to the detail.

Like Lady Edith (now the Marquise of Hexham),Laura CarmichaelWe must wear one of the largest and most extensive cabinets in the series - and fans can identify some of their favorite looks of the Edith closet in the film. CostumeAnnaMary Scott Robbins"Always sought ways to tell the story with clothes, "said Carmichael." The film pushes things forward in the 1920s and there is a little [of wardrobe] you could recognize [from the show]. "

"The costumes were very important to get back in character," added Bonneville. "Put the same clothes again felt very fair."

When we saw Thomas (Rob James-Necklace- Mr. Barrow is now thank you very much - it was offered Butler's position in Downton and was about to take over from Carson (Jim CarterAfter being so desperately alone that he was trying to suicide. But, of the appearance of thatkiss in the trailer Between Thomas and another man, he may have finally found romance.

According toTelegraph, Thomas strikes a friendship with a VillemandThe royal household (played byBrown) And "takes place in a lair of illegal gay drinking in York." As we learned about the show, homosexuality could lead to a prison sentence at the time, but it seems that Thomas finally the chance to leave his hair in the film. James-Necklace told the newspaper: "I received letters from young men who say that watching Thomas's journey helped them. All I can say is that it is a total privilege. C ' is the reason why I do it. "

In the penultimate episode of the series, the perintually unlucky Edith finally left Mary (Dockery Michelle) Ask yourself that his elder sister has sabotaged his commitment by overthrowing the beans about Edith's love to his fiancé without a mistrust. The face delivered a fall of emotional walloping that fans had waited six seasons to see. But, while Mary and Edith were sworn enemies for years of the series, the actresses are dear friends and enjoyed the chance to drop on the whole.

"For Laura and I, the bad Edith and Mary were one to the other, the better," said the Dockerry. "We are so close in real life, so it's really fun to play such opposite characters." And for more connections to the list of small lists, see these20 friendships of celebrities that you never knew exist.

TheDownton The distribution is incredibly close - "One of the closest I have ever worked with," said it - so there is something of a family atmosphere on a set, which makes some Hijinks during the times of 'stop. "We are all stupid enough," said Carmichael. CornAllen Leech, who plays Tom Branson and Bonneville was a dangerous combination. According to Carmichael, the two "together are all practical jokers". She also said James-Necklace andMichael Fox (Andy) can cause problems. "All men are still ugly," she noted. And for over surgested Jokesters, meet them21 pranksters of celebrities who take place hilarious their costars.

Alastair Bruce, who was the historical advisor onDownton Abbey Throughout his six seasons, returned to work on the film to ensure that the protocol of the period was followed by the letter. (The fans will not find any good Starbucks cups in this film.) The graduate of Sandhurst, the same royal military academyPrince William andPrince Harry assisted, serves as equure inPrince Edward. He also holds the official title of Fitzalan continuing extraordinary weapons, which means that when the Queen opens Parliament, he runs the procession in the House of Lords.

On the wholeDownton'sEarly big screen, in addition to walking to make sure everyone on the board was standing stick-hetero (no descent in Downton!), Bruce was the one-to-one resource of the actors at any time, let's say , using the correct fork. or when to remove their hat.

His encyclopedic knowledge of the British aristocracy at the beginning of the twentieth century has earned him the admiration of Cast's "The Oracle". "We were lucky to have alastair back to help us make a sense of things," said Carmichael. "He reminds us of some very important things. If there are anyQuestions about the labelHe is so well informed. And for the connection of the franchise with the royals of real life,Here is the surprising Downton Abbey connection of Princess Diana.

"When we announced the end of television, the fans were only willing to accept that because we said we were hoping to come back in the future with a feature film," said Neameam. "If we just finished the show and that was there, so many people would be disappointed - I do not think that" devastated "is a word too strong".

Engler added: "There is a real love and respect for the public [with the film]."

Faithful to form,Fellowes plays his cards near his vest on if the new movie is the song of the Downton swan. When I interviewed it forParadeearlier this year and asked him if there would be second Downton Film, he said, "You can attach everything at the end of a series, then there is another series. You finished the whole series, then there is a movie. So who can say?"

Bonneville was a little more direct: "I guess if the movie does well and there is an appetite for another, it could very well happen." And for greater cinematographic coverage, check The only thing you have never noticed your favorite movie .

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New York Imagine Diana and Diana: the secrets of his style .

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