In the new film, the characters will see the outside world coming into Downton as a silent film star, played by Dominic West, comes to shoot a movie at the stately home.
The highly-anticipated cinematic return of the period drama will see the beloved characters go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa as they try to escape a film crew at Downton.
The new Downton Abbey film will also see Laura Carmichael and Joanne Froggatt reprise their roles, while West, Laura Haddock and Hugh Dancy are new additions to the cast.
Downton Abbey began life as a TV series, airing on ITV from 2010 to 2015 and following the fortunes of the aristocratic Crawley family and their downstairs servants at a Yorkshire country estate.
The first film, released in 2019, followed a royal visit to the Crawley family and Downton staff.
Downton Abbey: A New Era is released in UK cinemas on April 29.
Scroll down to see all the action at the event, which took place at Cineworld Leicester Square, London.
14. Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy is a new addition to the Downton cast. Pictured with wife Clare Danes.
16. Michelle Dockery (left) and Laura Carmichael
Michelle Dockery has said she feels Downton Abbey fans have followed the franchise for the last 12 years as they find it “comforting” and the new film will be like “seeing old friends again”.