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So ... A Real Family Lives in the 'Downton Abbey' Castle

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April 19, 2021 at 4:26 PM

So ... A Real Family Lives in the 'Downton Abbey' Castle

The series was inspired by popular American shows.

A real family lives in the castle where the show was filmed.

"Downtown Abbey" isn't the only production to film at Highclere Castle.

Gillian Anderson turned down a role on the series.

The servant's quarters scenes were filmed on a soundstage.

Laura Carmichael was working in a doctor's office when she got the part.

And she almost turned down the role of Lady Edith.

There was only one bedroom set.

Jessica Brown Findlay, who played Lady Sybil, almost wasn't an actress.

Each episode cost more than a million Euros.

Julian Fellowes named a character after a relative.

The costumes smelled terrible.

Jim Carter is an amateur magician.

The food you saw on screen was real.

Maggie Smith wouldn't watch the show while it was on.

Queen Elizabeth II was a big fan.

The collars of the men's shirts were uncomfortable.

Elizabeth McGovern is in a band.

There are real antiques in the castle.

Dan Stevens was a judge for the Man Booker Prize.

He's also the editor of an online magazine.

The height difference between Matt Milne and Lucille Sharp was huge.

Michelle Dockery can sing.

Lily James and Sophie McShera worked together on another project.

Rob-James Collier was inspired to become an actor after watching 'The Office'.

That devastating car crash could have taken two characters from us.

Brendan Coyle changed his name.

It's been compared to "Breaking Bad."

Cora wasn't created to appeal to Americans.

I mean, we're impressed.

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