Hugh Bonneville has confirmed his future on Downton Abbey and the Paddington movies during an appearance on ITV talk show The Jonathan Ross Show. Asked whether or not fans of the franchise could expect to see it back on screens, Hugh, 62, responds: 'Certainly not with our cast. Quizzed on if he misses the character of Lord Grantham, Hugh adds: 'No, I don’t. Downton Abbey isn't Hugh's only major role in recent years, as he gained a whole new generation of fans in family-friendly film series Paddington. In the February issue of Saga Magazine, Hugh reflected on the overwhelming grief he faced after his mother Patricia died.

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2026 20:11 UTC