'Downton Abbey' film sequel coming for Christmas

The "Downton Abbey" film is getting the band back together.

On Monday, Focus Features announced it has set production with Gareth Neame's Carnival Films on "Downton Abbey 2." "The original principal cast will all once again return for the second film which began production last week and is set to release Christmas 2021," according to a press release marking the announcement. "In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast."