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'Downton Abbey'

Jessica Brown Findlay, Matthew Goode, Lily James and Penelope Wilton have all starred in 'Downton Abbey'.

Leading role

Multiple actress were considered for the lead role, including Michelle Dockery and Rebecca Ferguson. When Kenneth Branagh was attached to direct the film, Kate Winslet was cast as Juliet Ashton. However, both dropped out. Winslet was later replaced by Rosamund Pike but she also left the project after it stalled in development. Lily James was eventually cast in the role.