Disbelief over ‘Downton to end’ report
The Daily Mirror said the show, which has been a huge international hit, would finish at the end of the next series because creator Julian Fellowes wanted to start work on a new show set in 19th century New York.
The Daily Mirror quoted a source as saying: “It’s an open secret that Downton is ending this year. Some of the actors are keen to let it be known they will be available for work after the summer.
“Some are interested in the US, where Downton is as popular as it is in the UK.”
One US fan, Michelle G. Wallach, said: “Oh please say it isn’t so.....the end of Downton Abbey??? Most watched show in the world is signing off after a mere six seasons....looking for my #DowntonAbbey friends to share in my sadness!!
An ITV spokeswoman said: “We wouldn’t comment on speculative stories about our programmes.”
The show has been a critical and commercial success for ITV and made stars out of cast members including Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens.
Earlier this month, Joanne Froggatt landed a Golden Globe. Her character, maid Anna Bates, has been at the heart of some of the programme’s most dramatic storylines.
