What the cast of the new 'Downton Abbey' movie looks like in real life

Keyaira BooneJun 18, 2022, 17:47 IST

The cast of "Downton Abbey: A New Era" moved forward as a family in the sequel to the 2019 movie.Photo Credit: Focus Features

"Downton Abbey: A New Era," which was released in theaters May 20, is set in 1928.
The cast dons period-appropriate clothing and hairstyles, including gowns, bobs, and pompadours.

Lady Mary Talbot (née Crawley) is the future of the Downton Abbey dynasty. She has short hair with subtle waves. She adds a small bit of flair to her looks with beads and patterns.

Michelle Dockery began playing Mary when the character was a debutante. Now she is a matriarch and mother of two.Focus Features

Lady Mary Talbot (née Crawley) is the future of the Downton Abbey dynasty. She has short hair with subtle waves. She adds a small bit of flair to her looks with beads and patterns.

In real life Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary, goes for sleek bobs, glam sequins, and heavy smokey eyes.

Michelle Dockery attended the New York Premiere of "Downton Abbey: A New Era" in a dazzling dress and a dramatic smokey eye.(Photo by Hatnim Lee/FilmMagic)

Edith Pelham (née Crawley) Marchioness of Hexham is Mary's sister. She outranks her family through marriage. She favors dainty headpieces and prim hats. She is also holding on to the wavy bob of the time period. Her hair is honey blonde.

Edith Crawley has honey blonde hair in "Downton Abbey."Amazon Prime Video

Edith Pelham (née Crawley) Marchioness of Hexham is Mary's sister. She outranks her family through marriage. She favors dainty headpieces and prim hats. She is also holding on to the wavy bob of the time period. Her hair is honey blonde.

Edith's portrayer Laura Carmichael chooses bold suits and tousled tresses in real life. Her hair is also much lighter.

Laura Carmichael wore a sleeveless suit to "The Today Show."(Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Guy Dexter is the dashing movie star who visits Downton Abbey to perform in a film that is suddenly converted from a silent feature to a "talkie." He has a mustache.

Dominic West plays a movie star who woos away a Downton staff member in "Downton Abbey: A New Era."Photo Credit: Focus Features

Dominic West, who portrays Dexter, doesn't have facial hair and has way less affection for pomade.

Dominic West attended Wimbledon Championships without facial hair or excess hair gel.(Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)

Myrna Dalgleish is the platinum blonde screen siren who costars with Dexter. She pairs red lips with large baubles.

Laura Haddock plays the glamorous Myrna Dalgleish in "Downton Abbey: A New Era." The character has a shrill voice but a lovely face.Focus Features

Laura Haddock, who plays Dalgleish, has dark honey-colored hair and more contemporary jewelry in real life.

Laura Haddock has different hair and style from her character.(Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Chaumet)

Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham rocks the regal uniform of the paper princesses who crossed the Atlantic from the US to snag titled bachelors in England.

Cora Crawley became part of the family in "Downton Abbey" because Robert Crawley needed to marry an heiress to support the estate.Amazon Prime Video

Elizabeth McGovern embraces her silver tresses and prefers sleek slacks and satin shirts to gilded gowns in real life.

Elizabeth McGovern is less fussy but just as elegant as her character.(Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Robert Crawley, 7th Earl of Grantham wears a period appropriate hair cut and a peter pan collar.

Robert Crawley has been the head of the family since season one of "Downton Abbey."Amazon Prime Video

Hugh Bonneville, who plays the earl, has a sharper coiffure and wears chic spectacles in real life.

Hugh Bonneville opts to leave the dramatic collars behind when he is off camera.(Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Thomas Barrow wears the stiff uniform of a proper English butler with a neat haircut and a bare face.

Thomas Barrow leaves Downton Abbey at the end of "Downton Abbey: A New Era."Amazon Prime Video

In real life Robert James-Collier, who plays Barrow, has a bit of facial hair and a more flexible hairstyle.

Robert James-Collier has facial hair, unlike his character.(Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Director and producer Jack Barber has hair that falls to his ears on both sides and is fond of the sweater vest and tie combo.

Jack Barber arrives at Downton Abbey to film a movie called "The Gambler."Photo Credit: Focus Features Downton Abbey A New Era

In real life, Hugh Dancy parts his shorter hair to one side and goes for monochromatic outfits, like this all-white number he wore to the Met Gala.

Hugh Dancy has a different hairstyle than his character.(Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Lucy Branson (née Smith) is the maid who turned out to be the secret child of a distant Crawley relative. She wears a dark wig with turned out corners that give it a little flip.

Lucy Smith joined the Crawley universe in the 2019 film "Downton Abbey."Amazon Prime Video

Lucy Branson (née Smith) is the maid who turned out to be the secret child of a distant Crawley relative. She wears a dark wig with turned out corners that give it a little flip.

Off camera, actress Tuppence Middleton has long, voluminous hair and curtain bangs. And like her character she is expecting a baby.

Tuppence Middleton is expecting like her character Lucy Branson.Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage

Tom Branson is looking the part as one of the gentry after suddenly finding himself a part of his employer's family.

Tom Branson went from downstairs to upstairs in "Downton Abbey."Amazon Prime Video

Allen Leech is just as dapper as his character but the suits are a bit brighter.

Allen Leech attended the "Downton Abbey: A New Era" New York Premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City wearing a tan suit.(Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Anna Bates (née Smith) now wears the modest uniform of a lady's maid after her promotion allowed her to abandon her apron when Lady Mary got married. Her hair changes often as she is required to keep up with the new fashions to accommodate the needs of her mistress. She now has short wavy hair that she creates with the curling iron she learned how to use in season two of "Downton Abbey."

Anna Smith switches hairstyles to learn the trends in "Downton Abbey."Amazon Prime Video

Anna Bates (née Smith) now wears the modest uniform of a lady's maid after her promotion allowed her to abandon her apron when Lady Mary got married. Her hair changes often as she is required to keep up with the new fashions to accommodate the needs of her mistress. She now has short wavy hair that she creates with the curling iron she learned how to use in season two of "Downton Abbey."

Joanne Froggatt wears her hair longer and blonder in real life. Her shoulder length locks are more beachy than bougie.

Joanne Froggatt has longer hair than her character.(Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage)

Mr. Molesley has darker hair in "Downton Abbey."

Joseph Molesley has dark hair in "Downton Abbey."Amazon Prime Video

Kevin Doyle, who plays Molesley, has salt and pepper hair in real life.

Kevin Doyle dresses less formally than his character.(Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage)

Isobel Grey (née Crawley), Lady Merton has dark brown curls that she often has arranged into a chignon for dinner scenes.

Isobel Crawley arrives at "Downton Abbey" in the first season.Amazon Prime Video

In real life Penelope Wilton, who plays Lady Merton, likes an updo as well but her hair is gray and much sleeker.

Penelope Wilton dresses less formally than her character.(Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Carson wears his hair back, keeps his brow furrowed, and is fond of the heavy suits that made his character sweat constantly in "Downton Abbey: A New Era."

Mr. Carson wears heavy wool suits in "Downton Abbey."Amazon Prime Video

In real life, actor Jim Carter's suits are lighter and his brows are a lot more relaxed.

Jim Carter wore a navy suit to a promotional event.(Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage,)

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What the cast of the new 'Downton Abbey' movie looks like in real life

Lady Mary Talbot (née Crawley) is the future of the Downton Abbey dynasty. She has short hair with subtle waves. She adds a small bit of flair to her looks with beads and patterns.

In real life Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary, goes for sleek bobs, glam sequins, and heavy smokey eyes.

Edith Pelham (née Crawley) Marchioness of Hexham is Mary's sister. She outranks her family through marriage. She favors dainty headpieces and prim hats. She is also holding on to the wavy bob of the time period. Her hair is honey blonde.

Edith's portrayer Laura Carmichael chooses bold suits and tousled tresses in real life. Her hair is also much lighter.

Guy Dexter is the dashing movie star who visits Downton Abbey to perform in a film that is suddenly converted from a silent feature to a "talkie." He has a mustache.

Dominic West, who portrays Dexter, doesn't have facial hair and has way less affection for pomade.

Myrna Dalgleish is the platinum blonde screen siren who costars with Dexter. She pairs red lips with large baubles.

Laura Haddock, who plays Dalgleish, has dark honey-colored hair and more contemporary jewelry in real life.

Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham rocks the regal uniform of the paper princesses who crossed the Atlantic from the US to snag titled bachelors in England.

Elizabeth McGovern embraces her silver tresses and prefers sleek slacks and satin shirts to gilded gowns in real life.

Robert Crawley, 7th Earl of Grantham wears a period appropriate hair cut and a peter pan collar.

Hugh Bonneville, who plays the earl, has a sharper coiffure and wears chic spectacles in real life.

Thomas Barrow wears the stiff uniform of a proper English butler with a neat haircut and a bare face.

In real life Robert James-Collier, who plays Barrow, has a bit of facial hair and a more flexible hairstyle.

Director and producer Jack Barber has hair that falls to his ears on both sides and is fond of the sweater vest and tie combo.

In real life, Hugh Dancy parts his shorter hair to one side and goes for monochromatic outfits, like this all-white number he wore to the Met Gala.

Lucy Branson (née Smith) is the maid who turned out to be the secret child of a distant Crawley relative. She wears a dark wig with turned out corners that give it a little flip.

Off camera, actress Tuppence Middleton has long, voluminous hair and curtain bangs. And like her character she is expecting a baby.

Tom Branson is looking the part as one of the gentry after suddenly finding himself a part of his employer's family.

Allen Leech is just as dapper as his character but the suits are a bit brighter.

Joanne Froggatt wears her hair longer and blonder in real life. Her shoulder length locks are more beachy than bougie.

Mr. Molesley has darker hair in "Downton Abbey."

Kevin Doyle, who plays Molesley, has salt and pepper hair in real life.

Isobel Grey (née Crawley), Lady Merton has dark brown curls that she often has arranged into a chignon for dinner scenes.

In real life Penelope Wilton, who plays Lady Merton, likes an updo as well but her hair is gray and much sleeker.

Carson wears his hair back, keeps his brow furrowed, and is fond of the heavy suits that made his character sweat constantly in "Downton Abbey: A New Era."

In real life, actor Jim Carter's suits are lighter and his brows are a lot more relaxed.