The actress, who is currently filming the sequel to Downton Abbey, has another major movie out soon…
August 25, 2021 - 08:52 BST Francesca Shillcock Downton Abbey fans are waiting patiently for the second film, which is currently in production. But luckily, fans will get a chance to see one of the stars of the period drama in another highly-anticipated movie very soon.Dame Maggie Smith will be appearing as part of an ensemble cast for upcoming festive film, A Boy Called Christmas, which is due out in November.
"The original story of Father Christmas is re-imagined in Gil Kenan's live action A Boy Called Christmas," reads the synopsis. "An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm.
Other big names are set to star in the film alongside Maggie including Harry Potter and Bridget Jones star Jim Broadbent, Sally Hawkins , Toby Jones, Michiel Huisman, Bridesmaids star Kristen Wiig, Stephen Merchant and Henry Lawfull as lead star, Nikolas.
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