Not to mention, the attitude towards the future of the franchise feels positively rosy, because that same jocular tone seems to be a good indicator that the idea of getting back together for yet another cinematic incarnation isn’t one that the folks who would bring it to life particularly dread.
It’s clear the cast of Downton Abbey have probably fielded enough questions about a potential sequel that they’ve been able to work these pitches into fighting form.
And while they may not be totally serious prospects, the humor comes from a place of love and respect for Julian Fellowes’ characters and the world they inhabit.