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Downton Abbey - Gillian Anderson turned role down

16 Mar 2012

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"Downton Abbey" could have been a bit different.

The British series, which has been a stateside success on PBS, apparently wanted to cast Gillian Anderson in one of its lead roles.

The 43-year-old "X-Files" actress, next appearing on PBS' "Masterpiece Classic" update of "Great Expectations," told TV Guide Magazine that she was originally approached to star on the Emmy-winning series.

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4 comments:

  1. Fan Girl16 March 2012 at 13:37

    Really? Well, Gillian is an amazing actress so she would have been great in Downton Abbey as well as in whatever thing she does.

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  2. Jenni Lou16 March 2012 at 13:49

    Not surprising. She's become something of a BBC darling.

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  3. Lunaticbabe16 March 2012 at 17:12

    Hmmm. I like her in general and based on her appearance in House of Mirth I suppose she would have fit in quite well. But I'm happy with the people who did get cast, so no matter.

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  4. Lou16 March 2012 at 18:06

    Good on her she can do better than that glorified soap

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