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Downton Abbey Producer Reveals How Maggie Smith Reacted to Being Killed Off: "Oh, Can't You Just Kill Me Off??"
2024/09/09 Report

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The world of Downton Abbey has seen its share of drama, but nothing compares to the behind-the-scenes revelation about Dame Maggie Smith's reaction to her character’s death. The beloved actress, who portrayed the iconic Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, had a surprising response when informed that her character would be meeting her end in the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era.


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Maggie Smith’s Unexpected Reaction to Violet Crawley’s Death 🏰

For many fans, the death of Violet Crawley was a heart-wrenching moment. Yet, for Dame Maggie Smith, it was a different story. According to producer Gareth Neame, the decision to end Violet’s journey wasn’t a difficult one, largely due to Smith’s long-standing wish.

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