The worldwide phenomenon continues in Downton Abbey 2, the follow-up to 2019's hit feature film extension of the globally popular television series. The sequel reunites the original principal cast, who are joined by Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West. The film's screenplay is written by Downton Abbey creator and Academy Award winner Julian Fellowes, who produces once again with Emmy and BAFTA Award winner Gareth Neame and Emmy Award winner Liz Trubridge. The film is directed by Emmy and BAFTA nominated director Simon Curtis (My Week with Marilyn).