Downton Abbey Creator Julian Fellowes on A New Era's 'Different View'

The Downton mastermind, who also created The Gilded Age, says, 'when the world wants more of it, that's good enough for me.'

View in Browser          Downton Abbey Creator Julian Fellowes on A New Era's "Different View"     It's been 12 years since Downton Abbey, the TV series charting the fortunes and failings of an aristocratic British family and the people who serve them, debuted. Since then, it's become a global phenomenon, spawning six seasons of the series, building a robust tourism industry for Highclere Castle, where it films, and spawning a cottage industry of puzzles, tea, fan fiction, and board games. And of course, there are the films. In 2019 Downton Abbey was released, earning nearly $195 million at the box office worldwide and making clear that the Downtonaudience was still ravenous. This month, Downton Abbey: A New Era hits big screens, bringing new twists and turns to the lives of its characters—who are, like it or not, being dragged closer to the modern age—and treating moviegoers to another dose of the best-in-class cozy drama that's become the property's trademark. Here, Downton creator Julian Fellowes, who wrote and produced the film, gives T&C a peek inside his inspiration, his life on set, and the secrets of keeping Downton delightful. Read More         Are Elite Colleges and Universities Really Done with the SATs?     Depending on how you look at it, standardized tests are either the great leveler or the enemy of equity. Now many top schools are deciding whether to eliminate test requirements altogether. Where does that leave students? Read More             Created by Town & Country for Club Med Why You Should Take the Family to an All-Inclusive Resort at Least Once     Incredible food and endless activities—and you never have to leave the property. Read More         The 11 Biggest Differences Between the Conversations with Friends Book and TV Show     There are some major changes between Sally Rooney's bestselling novel and the brand-new Hulu limited series. Read More     The Best Piano Bars in New York City     While away the hours with live music at one of these classic destinations. Read More             All the Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales to Shop Right Now     From skincare essentials to style staples to chic homeware, here are the best steals and deals to shop for over the holiday weekend. Read More     Trust Your Instincts: Breaking Down the Intuitive Eating Trend     Intuitive eating decrees that if you want the donut, eat the donut. Is diet culture finally dead? Read More     Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection TownandCountry.com ©2022 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019