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Hugh Bonneville: Robert has 'existential crisis' in latest 'Downton' drama

Movies // 1 year ago

Hugh Bonneville: Robert has 'existential crisis' in latest 'Downton' drama

Hugh Bonneville talked to UPI about the challenges his character, Robert Crawley, faces in the newest installment of the "Downton Abbey" franchise. The movie opens in theaters Friday.

Movie review: 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' rushes through endearing reunion

Movies // 1 year ago

Movie review: 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' rushes through endearing reunion

"Downton Abbey: A New Era" catches up with all of its fan favorite characters, but can feel a bit rushed trying to service them all.

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' trailer explores Violet's 'mysterious past'

Movies // 2 years ago

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' trailer explores Violet's 'mysterious past'

"Downton Abbey: A New Era," a new film starring Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, will open in theaters in May.

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' coming to U.K. on April 29, U.S. on May 20

Movies // 2 years ago

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' coming to U.K. on April 29, U.S. on May 20

"Downton Abbey: A New Era" has changed its release date and will now hit theaters in the U.K. on April 29 and in the U.S. on May 20.

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' teaser shows Crawley family go to France

Movies // 2 years ago

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' teaser shows Crawley family go to France

"Downton Abbey: A New Era," a new sequel film to the ITV series, will open in theaters in March 2022.

'Downton Abbey' sequel movie gets an official title

Movies // 2 years ago

'Downton Abbey' sequel movie gets an official title

Focus Features has announced its second "Downton Abbey" movie will be called "Downton Abbey: A New Era."

'Downton Abbey 2' set for March 18 theatrical release

Movies // 2 years ago

'Downton Abbey 2' set for March 18 theatrical release

The next chapter of the beloved costume drama, "Downton Abbey," is set for theatrical release next year.

'Downton Abbey 2' to open in theaters in December

Movies // 2 years ago

'Downton Abbey 2' to open in theaters in December

Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery and other "Downton Abbey" stars will return in a sequel to the ITV series and 2019 movie.

NBC to air 'Downton Abbey' special ahead of film opening

TV // 4 years ago

NBC to air 'Downton Abbey' special ahead of film opening

The TV special "Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event" is set to air on NBC Sept. 19, the day before the film "Downton Abbey" opens in theaters.

Crawleys prepare for royal visit in 'Downton Abbey' movie trailer

TV // 4 years ago

Crawleys prepare for royal visit in 'Downton Abbey' movie trailer

Focus Features released a 2 1/2-minute trailer Tuesday for its upcoming "Downton Abbey" movie.

Elizabeth McGovern (born July 18, 1961) is an American film, television, and theater actor.

McGovern was born in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Katharine Wolcott (née Watts), a high school teacher, and William Montgomery McGovern, Jr., a university professor. Her paternal grandfather was adventurer William Montgomery McGovern and her maternal great-grandfather was U.S. diplomat Ethelbert Watts. The McGovern family moved to Los Angeles where her father accepted a position with UCLA. Her younger sister is novelist Cammie McGovern.

McGovern started acting in plays while attending The Oakwood School in North Hollywood. Agent Joan Scott saw her performance in The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder, was impressed by her talent, and recommended she take acting lessons. McGovern studied at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, then at The Juilliard School in New York City.

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