The end of the English period drama "Downton Abbey" broke a lot of fans' hearts, but many are still clinging to hope that there would be a movie made out of the Crawley family's lives.
Executive producer Gareth Neame is on board with the idea, and when asked by Deadline about any updates regarding the possible film, he happily answered: "I'm glad about the movie question because it replaces the question of three years which was always, 'When is the show going to end?' We've had some conversations about it. Julian (Fellowes) and I are keen. There is no script and no firm plan but it's certainly something there is talk of; we're not in denial about anything. We'll know more next year."
They approached season 6 with the end in mind, and Neame believes that it is for this very reason that fans of the show have placed more value in the storyline.
"People enjoy these final seasons. When you're so vested in the characters and how they reach conclusions... The conclusions aren't definite. The camera is just going to move away and unbenknowst to us (the characters' lives will continue)," he said. "I think people have found it very satisfying how stories have been tied up. We achieved all expectations. A lot of people feel it's the best season ever. That's rewarding."
At the same time, Neame said that the whole cast and crew of "Downton Abbey" cannot help but give themselves a pat on the back for a job well done. As happy as they are that the last season was a success, they are still sad that the show had to end.
"I think everyone feels mixed emotions. It's been a huge thing for everyone involved in it. It's the biggest most successful production I've ever made. We all feel very blessed. Nobody regrets ending when we did," he shared.
"We have a final season that's as strong as the first because we quit while we were ahead - we had the ambition that we had a complete show. We easily could have gone for a seventh season, but if I'd have said 'We haven't got Maggie' it would have been a shadow of itself. I hope that will make people want to watch the show. Everyone is very thrilled with the final season and it has gone down very well in Britain. Hopefully it will have as big or bigger an impact in America," he continued.
