'We've been expecting you': Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt reveals new poster for hotly-anticipated film featuring Michelle Dockery and Dame Maggie Smith
She is reprising her role as maid Anna Bates in the hotly anticipated Downton Abbey film.
And Joanne Froggatt revealed the first official movie poster for the big screen adaptation on Instagram on Wednesday.
The Golden Globe winning actress, 38, unveiled the stunning poster featuring the leading lights of the period drama - due to be released in September- with the caption: 'What do you think of the poster?'
Downton Abbey film: Joanne Froggatt revealed the first official movie poster for the big screen adaptation on Instagram on Wednesday
Hit role; She is reprising her role as maid Anna Bates in the hotly anticipated Downton Abbey film
The poster with the tagline 'we've been expecting you' saw Lady Mary Talbot (Michelle Dockery) decked out in her 1920s finery, in a fringed dress, silver chains and a bejewelled headband as the cast stand in the Edwardian country house.
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (played by Hugh Bonneville) takes centre stage in a crisp black evening suit with white bow tie as he shoots a piercing stare at the camera.
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Joanne's character Anna is seen alongside fellow maid Elsie Hughes (Phyllis Logan) and valet John Bates (Brendan Coyle) on the stairs.
Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham (Dame Maggie Smith) is seen clad in a satin gown and tiara as she sits with canine companion Tiaa.
They're back; The poster with the tagline 'we've been expecting you' saw Lady Mary Talbot (Michelle Dockery) decked out in her 1920s finery alongside Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (played by Hugh Bonneville)
Here she is; Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham (Dame Maggie Smith) is seen clad in a satin gown and tiara as she sits with canine companion Tiaa
Comeback:Downton Abbey butler Charles Carson (Jim Carter) and estate manager Tom Branson (Allen Leech) also strike a pose in suits
Lady Cora Crawley (Elizabeth McGovern) also poses by a pillar with her arms crossed as she wows in a elaborate metallic gown.
Downton Abbey butler Charles Carson (Jim Carter) and estate manager Tom Branson (Allen Leech) also strike a pose in suits.
In the background Lady Edith Pelham (Laura Carmichael) is seen in a green dress as she strikes a stoic pose.
The first trailer was unveiled, featuring all of the much-loved cast from the ITV show penned by Julian Fellowes, which aired its final episode in 2015 after six series.
Picking up in 1927 (over a year after the endpoint of the series), the trailer is based on changing times, and sees the Crawley family and their staff preparing for a royal visit from George V and Queen Mary.
Joanne Froggatt revealed earlier this year that the big screen spin-off will feature everything devoted fans loved about the popular ITV series.
Downstairs; Joanne's character Anna is seen alongside fellow maid Elsie Hughes (Phyllis Logan) and valet John Bates (Brendan Coyle) on the stairs
Glamour: Lady Cora Crawley (Elizabeth McGovern) also poses by a pillar with her arms crossed as she wows in a elaborate metallic gown alongside Lady Edith Pelham (Laura Carmichael)
Joanne has been sworn to secrecy about what will happen, but she has promised that fans will not be 'disappointed'.
Speaking to The Times about the upcoming feature film, the actress said: 'The people who love the TV series are the people who are going to want to see the movie, for the most part, so I think it's got all the things that people loved about "Downton", but elevated.
'It looks very cinematic; there are big, beautiful set pieces.'
The star also went on to reveal that she'd happily reprise her role for a second film, even through reports of a follow-up have yet to be confirmed.
Star: Picking up in 1927 (over a year after the endpoint of the series), the trailer is based on changing times, and sees the Crawley family and their staff preparing for a royal visit from George V and Queen Mary
She added: 'If people still want it. One step at a time, but if we can do something really quality, then yes. Never say never.'
The much loved period drama, written by Julian Fellowes, ran for six series between 2010 and 2015 and won several accolades including Emmys and Golden Globes.
Downton Abbey's Christmas 2015 series finale wrapped up with the bombshell that Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) was pregnant with her second husband Harry Talbot's child.
Other stars set to reprise their roles for the movie include Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Rob James-Collier, Phyllis Logan and Sophie McShera.
There is one notable face missing as Lily James has confirmed that she won't be returning to her role as Rose, telling People magazine: 'My character Rose moved off to New York, so it would be far-fetched to bring her back. I would have loved to have come back for a scene, but for a movie, it can’t be like a Christmas special and it needs to be a focused storyline. There was simply no space for Rose.'
The film is set for a European release on September 13, 2019, and US release on September 20, 2019.
Acclaimed: The much loved period drama, written by Julian Fellowes, ran for six series between 2010 and 2015 and won several accolades including Emmys and Golden Globes
