Joanne plays Anna Bates in the hit period drama, which returns in September
Joanne Froggatt has addressed the future of the Downton Abbey franchise ahead of the release of the third and final film later this year.
While walking the red carpet of the MobLand premiere in London, the 44-year-old was asked to share her thoughts on the franchise ending after almost 15 years. “It is the end but for Downton Abbey and those characters,” she told journalist Ellie Calnan.
“I mean whether there’ll be a prequel or post, I don’t know, but our characters’ [stories] have come to an end,” she continued.
Reflecting on her time playing Anna Bates in the TV series and then film trilogy, Joanne continued: “It’s been an amazing ride to go on. It’s been 14 years of working together on and off, so special.
“I’m very excited for the final film to come out in September and excited to go on that ride and [do] the premiere with the gang one last time.”
She added: “It’s going to be emotional but good things have to come to an end.”
Joanne’s comments come amid fans’ hopes for a prequel. Last year, it was reported that a prequel about young Lady Violey Crawley’s love life was in the works. However, this has not been confirmed.
