Mary may even end up taking on the role

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Fellows even has some ideas about where a third installment might go. We also have our theories. It will be interesting to first see how Lady Mary Michelle Dockery progressed into control of the family before World War II. of Countess. Mary's more gentle and compassionate decision - one that Lord Grantham Hugh Bonneville could never make - has begun to take shape especially in the film. No doubt it will be gratifying to see these century-appropriate ambitions realized as Mary grows into a loving matriarch.

In addition to Mary's ongoing journey, it's also possible that new-zealand phone number list American characters will be at the forefront as the Crawleys open their world to other nations to pursue personal and business relationships. Not to mention that Downton Abbey doesn't shy away from difficult topics, with everything from the women's suffrage movement to birth control to post-traumatic stress following World War I and the horrors of the postwar era being spotlighted. Michelle Dockery and Matthew Goode, center left, in Downton Abbey. Photo courtesy of Focus Features There is no doubt that the third film will take place after the events of Year 2 because that is where the new era ends.

Everything from popular "talkies" talkies to modern fashions can be displayed here. Not to mention the dark underpinnings of a turbulent European continent heading toward another war. All of this sets a dramatic backdrop for the Crawley family's attempt to maintain their social status. Fellows said timing is also crucial in launching any new film. Producers need to know if enough of the original cast are available or interested in making another movie. It's hard to imagine any new Downton Abbey without Lady Mary's swagger or the rock-solid presence of Mr. Carson Jim Carter.