Dan Stevens' departure from "Downton Abbey" shocked and saddened fans, especially given the dramatic way his character, Matthew Crawley, was written out of the series. The decision to leave the show was driven by several factors.
Desire for Variety and Avoiding Typecasting
Dan Stevens was concerned about being typecast as a romantic lead. Despite the immense popularity of his character, Stevens wanted to explore a broader range of roles and avoid being pigeonholed.
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