Downton Abbey star Jim Carter teases little-known details of the forthcoming movie… as he admits filming ‘was a thinner experience’ as cast shot scenes separately
The movie adaptation of ITV's Downton Abbey is one of this autumn's most anticipated releases.
And actor Jim Carter - who plays head butler Mr Carson in hit period drama - has teased details of the plot which is still shrouded in mystery.
'It was a slightly thinner experience because I don't think for instance the kitchen staff met any of the upstairs staff, or hardly any of them because it was... quicker,' the 70-year-old told Reuters.
At your service: Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter - who plays head butler Mr Carson in hit period drama - has teased details of the forthcoming film adaptation's plot
'It was 10 weeks instead of six months.'
He went on: 'We were filming separately in our own little stories a lot more than we were on the TV programme.
'Filming the film which we finished in November, that was just like going back to the TV series.
'We all knew each other. As soon as you put your costume on, you're back in character really.'
Coming soon: The movie adaptation of ITV's Downton Abbey is one of this autumn's most anticipated releases
Come on in: The plot of the movie is still shrouded in mystery
Behind-the-scenes: 'It was a slightly thinner experience because I don't think for instance the kitchen staff met any of the upstairs staff, or hardly any of them because it was... quicker,' the 70-year-old told Reuters
Last week, the first trailer was released, seemingly showing the Crawley family, who live in Downton, preparing for a royal visit to the Abbey.
The TV series followed the upstairs and downstairs lives of the household, and aired on ITV from September 2010 until Christmas Day 2015.
The show gained a huge following on both sides of the pond and the movie will pick up in the year 1927, scheduled for release in September.
He said: 'It was 10 weeks instead of six months [on set]'
He went on: 'We were filming separately in our own little stories a lot more than we were on the TV programme'
He continued: 'Filming the film which we finished in November, that was just like going back to the TV series. We all knew each other. As soon as you put your costume on, you're back in character really'
This summer, three months ahead of the film's release, Jim will return to Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey is filmed.
The actor will perform in Music From Downton Abbey on June 22, alongside the show's composer John Lunn on piano and the Chamber Orchestra of London.
In character, he will host the event.
Return to Downton: The actor will perform in Music From Downton Abbey on June 22, alongside the show's composer John Lunn on piano and the Chamber Orchestra of London
Back in character: 'The (concept) is that Lord Grantham has asked him to reminisce about his time at Downton Abbey,' he said. 'So he goes back and we talk about the loves, the lives, the disasters, the tragedies, the fun of the whole six series, which is linked together by the music'
'The (concept) is that Lord Grantham has asked him to reminisce about his time at Downton Abbey,' he said.
'So he goes back and we talk about the loves, the lives, the disasters, the tragedies, the fun of the whole six series, which is linked together by the music.'
Owner of Highclere, Lady Carnarvon, hinted that a few other members of the cast could join Jim on the day, too.