Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens EXPLAINS Why He Wanted To Leave..

Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens EXPLAINS Why He Wanted To Leave..
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[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

The "headline" "I couldn't work with her!" Is click bait. Downtown doesn't need that to get our attention.

[@jamesbusjahn6962]

Or the sprat to catch the mackerel, as Mrs.Patmore says.

[@michelleespinozademejia3349]

I thought the same

[@olive3700]

Yes very irritating. I'm sure I'm not the only one who was hoping he was talking about Mary.

[@RuEd294]

Agreed. Reported for misinformation as I do most clickbait videos

[@someone3187]

Dan Stevens could have very well finished filming Downton Abbey and still take on the other roles. One thing doesn't exclude the other. E g. The series Downton Abbey stopped filming in 2015 and Beauty and Beast was filmed in 2017, also whatever roles he played in 2022 wouldn't have interfered. I think him as well as the actress who played Sybil were a bit impatient to take on other roles and made a foolish mistake by quitting Downton Abbey.

[@saramartinez103]

Spot on

[@SmellyMellyization]

I agree with this completely. I think his decision was very selfish. He could have finished filming Downton Abby and filmed other things. Besides it's not as if he would never get another role after Downtown.

[@monique8641]

The cast originally signed on for three seasons. In the meantime, the actors playing Matthew and Sybil had found other projects, and Dan Stevens said he didn't want to be typecast.

[@someone3187]

@@monique8641 I know that at the time he thought that exiting the show would further his career, but it doesn't seem like it made any positive difference. On the contrary, his fans are to this day disappointed.

[@monique8641]

@@someone3187 Perhaps you need to google him and see his body of works.

[@-greentoad]

I really dislike these click bait headings. Trying to make people think it's one thing but it's another. I didn't fall at all for this click bait. And I won't watch anymore here.

[@lionessprincessbear2174]

If you didn’t ‘at all fall for it’, how come you are here??!!! A HUGE F’g LOL!!!!!! 😂 🤣 😂

[@jkl1202]

I think Mathew was the love of Mary’s life. Although she found love later in life and married, I think Mathew was the one and only. I think everyone was shocked and disappointed when he died ( predicted it was going to happen when he was driving down the road with his head in the clouds) and I wished he’d at least stayed another season just when they were so happy!

[@luciferianjesuslover9453]

Honestly, just got to Matthew’s death, and it’s semi - ruined the show for me. Seems so unnecessary and sudden. Leaves a bitter taste

[@bwiseok]

I agree

[@evakovacs5340]

Well, Matthew's travails, and those of Bates and Anna, are for the most part the soap opera aspect of this series. It diminished the series somewhat.

[@georgerady9706]

While I continued to watch the series… in retrospect THIS WAS THE END OF THE STORY! Everything there after was “spinning plates” and Mary just got more annoying… only Maggie Smith kept things light but really IT was OVER! Shoulda wrapped up then!

[@jaynekranc8607]

She should have married the guy who slopped the pigs with her.

[@sittingduck1735]

I continued watching the show after Mathew's death. I think the makers did a great job in everyone's character development and worked in Dan's exit in the story beautifully. I wish he had stayed in for one more season so we could say a proper goodbye but apparently it would have taken up a lot of commitment and he understandably wanted to move on. Just finished another Downton Abbey marathon and the last movie as well (New era). Cried hard at the final scene with the Dowager's potrait looking in at her legacy/progeny. Beautifull. Now I wanna watch older Maggie Smith works.

[@jackielaurin8692]

But you could of not found a come back for him he truly owned the role

[@SukieTawdry1000]

Hey Mr. Clickbait, you forgot to tell us who Stevens couldn't work with.

[@jeorgiaroach165]

Thank you.

[@maryhollingsworth2856]

Matthew's death added a lot of development for the Mary character

[@genevievetaulier2892]

Toutes les histoires des 3 soeurs sont dramatiques

[@MrtuSingh]

Mary was so horrible, I was relieved for Matthew because Mary was such a selfish and self centered person, seems in real life too!

[@TomCruz54321]

I disagree. Julian Fellowes didn't know what to do with her. Her arc was basically Boyfriend -> Not Ready -> Boyfriend -> Not Ready -> Boyfriend -> Not Ready -> Boyfriend -> Not Ready. Her character jumped the shark.

[@georgerady9706]

While I continued to watch the series… in retrospect THIS WAS THE END OF THE STORY! Everything there after was “spinning plates” and Mary just got more annoying… only Maggie Smith kept things light but really IT was OVER! Shoulda wrapped up then!

[@jackielaurin8692]

True it did ..

[@Julescr80]

I just started watching Downton Abbey a few weeks ago and they just killed him off. I am so upset I don’t even know if I want to continue watching it. He was my very favorite of all. The reason why I kept watching after Sybil died. My heart is fictitiously broken. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@pratikkulkarni407]

I stopped watching it for the same reason in 2014. I feel now after 9 years I might be able to watch the remaining seasons 😅

[@Julescr80]

@@pratikkulkarni407 9 years! 😅😅😅😅 I was just being dramatic. I had to finish it. Already did. The movie as well. Will watch it again (and again) for sure! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@sethd6485]

@@pratikkulkarni407Season 4 is definitely a notch down from Seasons 1-3 despite a seemingly higher production value BUT there are many highlights, from the introduction of Rose as Sybil’s “replacement” (tho she’s totally different from Sybil) to Mary & Isobel and their grief in the wake of tragedy. it’s very destabilizing but in a way that feels appropriate, as numerous characters’ lives were altered forever by Matthew’s death. there are some plotlines that start to feel quite soapy but it is always coated in high-quality Downton varnish. Season 5 is definitely an improvement on Season 4 save one storyline (I think most ppl will know what that is lol) and Season 6 is like Downton back in business. the finale is just wonderful. and the movies, especially the first film, are highly enjoyable. the ending of the second film is shattering and perfect. i don’t think you’ll regret watching the rest at all

[@sethd6485]

@@Julescr80what were the storylines you enjoyed most/least in the latter seasons?

[@twiggylhomme206]

I just simply avoid that scene, and came back two episodes later. 😅

[@paddingtonbrown6703]

Matthew survived the war but not peacetime, how tragic!

[@lionessprincessbear2174]

I guess ‘peacetime’ is a bore compared to all that noise & challenge… I understand completely!!! Except, I’m still Alive 😅

[@karinalexandra]

Why on earth do you have “EXCLUSIVE: I CAN’T WORK WITH HER” in the video’s thumbnail?

[@shadowfox1221]

Clickbait

[@lionessprincessbear2174]

I know, right❓❓❓‼️‼️‼️⁉️

[@TruthSayer2007]

Nope, it didn’t work for him actually. It’s a FACT that anytime they mention him in announcement, they have to write it as “Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens”. In other words, he hasn’t made a name for himself outside of the show.

[@mslmh47]

It's a fact that Dan didn't want to renew his contract and held out on his decision until after Season 3 was filmed. Killing him seemed the only solution to his wishy-washy attitude. And you're spot on - he didn't make a name for himself. An over-inflated ego? I wonder.

[@jackielaurin8692]

👍

[@monique8641]

Perhaps you should google him and see how much work he has done before and after Downton.

[@pipermccool]

It isn’t a “fact.” I knew him first from non-DA roles.

[@jackielaurin8692]

Interesting 🤔

[@philiphema2678]

Marrying a cousin, 3 times removed, is hardly icky. The gene pool is diverse enough for the family connection to be almost irrelevant. Dan left for the right reasons.

[@Celisar1]

You are very right. Sometimes it seems Americans use stereotypes and prejudices instead of their own brain.

[@gaylealleluia8392]

@@Celisar1you just stereotyped Americans… 🙄

[@lalitharao9214]

Mathew shouldn't have died, it changed everyone's life and we could never see him one day succeeding his father-in-law to become lord Grantham. I fell so sad for Mary and little George.

[@ten3381]

You got me with the clickbait quote and I resent it.

[@judywright4241]

Me too, and it’s only okay since re-living Downton is a plus✅

[@lionessprincessbear2174]

@@judywright4241reading the comments you mean-is a plus???

[@angelfriend5211]

I‘ll never forgive Matthew for dying. But it does make the story interesting. But no man could compare to him. Every man Mary was with was second choice. I love Dan Stevens in the German film „Ich bin dein Mensch“, where he plays a humanoid. He just a lovely actor.

[@jackielaurin8692]

No one could of "really taken a hold of his role".. he was the original & audiences fall in love with the image of that special person owning the character.. my take on it.

[@teonilavorburger7736]

I wish Matthew & Mary were together forever!

[@shivadizayin]

They can be.. just don’t watch the episode that he dies in.. and any episode or movie after that.😊

[@teonilavorburger7736]

@@shivadizayin 😉👍

[@monique8641]

I wonder how they would have extended the story. Matthew died having created an heir to Downton. He had worked on improving the estate so it didn't go the way others had - and gone bankrupt. What else could he have done? When Mary remarried, there wasn't much of a life for the second husband and he had to create a car business with Tom. Matthew would have been all but standing around making decisions with Robert until Robert's death.

[@teonilavorburger7736]

@monique8641 Maybe they would have delayed the birth of an heir that might cause problem in their relationship….. or maybe either of them might need to travel and the separation might cause another kind of problem when one of them will be seduced to having an affair….. or maybe Downton will fall into some sort of disaster that would challenge their marriage …… Whatever it might be, Lord Fellows I‘m sure would have created an enduring & interesting plot for these two favorite characters of mine….🥰

[@zackwalker1721]

It's his career to do with what he chooses. He doesn't OWE any of us anything, but I can't help but think that few of us will ever do work that is quite as successful and appreciated as the work that he was doing. I think if I was in his position I'd want to stick with that work for a few more years, as I wouldn't take for granted that such a situation would come again anytime soon.

[@n.w.414]

I loved the character, Matthew, and they could have done so much. I think he left when he did so that he could ride his popularity from Downton Abbey to get these other parts. I don’t see much previous work talked about so assume he wasn’t very popular before DA. He did take some odd parts but nothing really big, except maybe Beauty and the Beast. But I still run into people who didn’t know about that movie either.

[@mrswiggles4790]

I think normally when actors leave a really hot show and character they aren’t as popular and don’t normally have more success. The example I think of is McDreamy from Grey’s Anatomy.

[@monique8641]

If you google Dan Stevens, he had plenty of work before DA and plenty of work afterwards.

[@tessdurberville711]

​@@monique8641 There is work, and then there is work.

[@DIRAVIdude]

Unfortunately, I discovered Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga first, so to me Dan Stevens is Alexander Lemtov. Makes my Downton Abbey a very different experience, I can assure you!

[@Mateo-et3wl]

He should have stayed another season. Really killed some momentum killing him off so early

[@jackielaurin8692]

It was too soon , I thought why bother watching when they take out one of the main characters

[@monique8641]

@@jackielaurin8692 because all the actors originally only signed for three seasons. Dan was offered other roles without the certainty of more seasons with Downton and stated that he was afraid of staying too long and being typecast. The actress playing Sybil left for the same reason.

[@jackielaurin8692]

@@monique8641 ok makes sense

[@gaylealleluia8392]

@@monique8641So therefore he can ruin a Masterpiece Theatre classic. That’s really selfish.

[@harrietthespy2119]

I threw my remote at my big screen TV when he died, swearing never to watch another episode…watched all the episodes 4 times🤷‍♀️🤣

[@canuck21]

I'll never subscribe to a channel that uses such a clickbait thumbnail.

[@NerdAlert78]

Where did he say he couldn’t work with her and who was her? I must’ve missed it 😩

[@laurenstich1049]

He NEVER said that. Dan loved being a part of Downton Abbey and remains friends with many of his co-stars. He just needed to follow his heart and from the very beginning when all principal actors (19) signed three-year contracts, he knew he never wanted to commit more than three years to any one project for fear of typecasting, plus his deep yearning to stretch his acting talents.

[@NerdAlert78]

@@laurenstich1049 I shouldve figured it was clickbait. I was sad to see him leave Downton but I loved watching all his work since especially on Legion. Apostle was also an underrated film imo.

[@chrisbritcher2133]

Hi Lauren. Haven't seen anything about Dan for months. Have you?

[@laurenstich1049]

@@chrisbritcher2133 Hi Chris. Gaslit was superb (Starz miniseries), as was his brief but spectacular performance in the Hulu miniseries -- Guillermo del Toro's "Cabinet of Curiosities" episode called "Alo Glo". Dan's next project is starring on Kong vs Godzilla because he always wanted to work again with Adam Wingard who directed Dan in 2014's The Guest -- his after starring role after he left Downton Abbey. Can't imagine seeing him in something like this, but the original movie of this name a few years ago broke all box-office records. Some top names like Helen Mirren have gone this route, as well. (And remember Maggie Smith in the Harry Potter films...)

[@chrisbritcher2133]

Lauren thanks for reply. There has been no news in UK for nearly a year. Thought he looked gaunt last seen. Perhaps for new role. Much of his work we do not get in UK. Would love to see him in theatre. Brilliant actor!

[@gaylealleluia8392]

My Dad taught me and I taught my children, “Once you start something you finish it.” Sure, his contract was up but he certainly knew the excitement of adding more seasons. He bailed on all of us and the entire crew on Downton. To me, very unprofessional, disrespectful and disappointing.

[@jackielaurin8692]

I agree

[@mscint3]

The show was not Steven’s creator, he was acting a role. Besides the series creators signed Steven’s for only 3 years. They were the first ones that bailed since they didn’t sign him for longer.

[@georgerady9706]

While I continued to watch the series… in retrospect THIS WAS THE END OF THE STORY! Everything there after was “spinning plates” and Mary just got more annoying… only Maggie Smith kept things light but really IT was OVER! Shoulda wrapped up then!

[@jaynekranc8607]

He did what he said he would do. It was a job to him and he wanted to try different things. That's business

[@gaylealleluia8392]

@@jaynekranc8607 Typical entitled person. He should have continued with the series

[@user-no4yy9xe4f]

I pretty much lost interest in Downton after Mattew's departure

[@impb6606]

I'm so mad Steven left the show, it's not the same anymore after he's gone. The most disappointment was they dont even give Matthew "proper death scene" he's gone just like that, he was pretty big character even bigger than Lavinia and Sybil but everybody else got proper longer death scene.

[@softspot4700]

It was written a bit strangely that when anyone had a baby, their partner would die. 🤣 I thought they could've mixed it up a bit with Matthew's death.

[@anitabaxter]

There's no development with the couple happy forever (remember Tolstoy "all the happy families are alike"). Life is one thing, a show is another.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Oh, did not know he was the Beast. But…..he could have written his own ticket if he had stayed on Downton Abbey.

[@monique8641]

Apparently they were all originally signed up for three seasons to see how DA worked out. In the meantime, other offers came up and he was afraid of being typecast. Same for the actress who played Sybil. The writers stated that if they'd had time to think about it, they may have killed them both off in a car accident.

[@jerrilynnfagan5505]

Why would someone take a major role in a tv series and not really be committed to the show. I think it’s selfish to the audience and other actors who would of been committed.

[@janniegurl05]

He was committed. He did his three years as promised. they decided to extend the show due to its popularity and that wasn’t what he wanted for his career. He had a right to move on.

[@jerrilynnfagan5505]

@@janniegurl05 Naturally you have to finish a contract. He moved on because he wanted to explore different roles. Again, why take on a major role if you weren’t committed to seeing the show through.

[@janniegurl05]

@@jerrilynnfagan5505 The same reason people who might work for a company switch jobs. It’s what suits their needs. It’s not about us, it’s about him and his livelihood. The folks who created the show decided to extend past 3 years. He wasn’t obligated to do more.

[@monique8641]

@@jerrilynnfagan5505 because the original contracts were for three seasons. He completed that contract and was offered other work when the three years were almost up. There was no guarantee at that stage that the show would continue.

[@tessdurberville711]

​@@janniegurl05 In Japan, people graduate from University, go to job fairs and interviews, are hired and stay in that company until they retire at 60. It is called stability and security. Most actors are out of work more than they work. The rest should be grateful.

[@gabrielalopetegui]

I used not to forgive Yoko Ono. Now I added Dan Steven to my list of Unforgiven Ones 🤠

[@CoolsBreeze]

Outside of Beauty and the Beast, in which his face wasn't even shown for like 95% of the movie, I haven't heard or seen anything else involving Dan.

[@JaneNewAuthor]

Dan Stevens was superb in the American thriller The Guest. Not as well known as Downton Abbey, of course, but he's an excellent actor and did a great job. The danger of a long running serial is being typecast, which makes getting work later way more difficult. His contract was ending, he made his choice. End of story. Won't be subscribing to a channel that uses click-bait, and doesn't do the research into how to pronounce names.

[@tessdurberville711]

It was not as if he was playing Fonzie.

[@williamterrill4384]

To be honest with you he should have stayed it would have been a better for him financially and better for his career and it would have developed him personally

[@georgerady9706]

While I continued to watch the series… in retrospect THIS WAS THE END OF THE STORY! Everything there after was “spinning plates” and Mary just got more annoying… only Maggie Smith kept things light but really IT was OVER! Shoulda wrapped up then!

[@jamesbusjahn6962]

Why is the fact that Matthew and Mary fifth cousins so creepy? Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were fifth cousins.

[@jaynekranc8607]

Teddy Roosevelt supposedly told them they were clever to keep the name in the family.

[@KyriaNunNuit]

I would love to read the screenplays of those 5 episodes Matthew was featured in that never got produced.

[@1213stmarie]

I hope Dan Stevens is the next James Bond!

[@jackielaurin8692]

I highly doubt it

[@jaynekranc8607]

I'd like to see Tom Hiddleston do it.

[@monique8641]

I'd like to see Sam Heughan.

[@z.deutch1334]

Henry Cavill is born to play James Bond

[@marciafierro4931]

I was angry when he died off, but he is absolutely awesome no matter what he does! ❤👏 he made the right call

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

Exactly! He made it through the war and all that, only to take his terminal breath in a ditch by the roadside...:(

[@jackielaurin8692]

What’s he done better since? He’s no longer a household name

[@georgerady9706]

While I continued to watch the series… in retrospect THIS WAS THE END OF THE STORY! Everything there after was “spinning plates” and Mary just got more annoying… only Maggie Smith kept things light but really IT was OVER! Shoulda wrapped up then!

[@AmyHoward-re3hd]

I agree he made the decision to leave I'm a dan Stevens fan I don't listen to negative comments about him I listen to positive comments about him I had a crush on Matthew Crawley

[@01Mary02]

Never forgave Dan Stevens for leaving halfway through the series. He single handedly ruin the remaining seasons. Will never watch anything with him in it again.

[@amiethompson6062]

Why does the title say “I can’t work with her “? That is not with the video says at all. Very Clickbait.

[@ludmillabrandao3730]

He was the best character, he was greatly missed when he died

[@blackrose_111]

I fell in love with (Mathew) on this film and really really enjoyed watching the show but when his character died, I felt like drinking cold bitter coffee watching the next continued episode.

[@danetteperez3863]

He should have stayed.

[@eliquate]

This dude has gotten so much better looking with age.

[@norathefish3338]

Yes. Stayed.😊

[@IaneHowe]

I never seen him on anything else. 9r if i did i don't really remember. Beauty and the Best was that much success

[@helenarichard]

What are these weird roles he took on. He should have stuck to time period dramas.

[@monique8641]

Have you tried google?

[@reinadegrillos]

When the writers made him walk after he was supposedly paralysed the nonsense was too much for me. I also left Downton after that.Too soap opera for me.

[@jamesschofield2495]

The thumbnail had nothing to do with the content. Blatant click bait

[@TheBasher-_-]

The show still stayed amazing till the end and the movies. But Dan Stevens really almost fked up one of the BEST shows to ever be made. I mean wow. 😢

[@DarkSpells87]

"Feminist badasses" "Sexist" ...gotta love buzz words.

[@victoriajoss2067]

Where was the, “I can’t work with her” bit?

[@barbaral743]

In 2012, he moved to New York and appeared in a Broadway show

[@barbarablue2571]

If he is uncomfortable he is not forced to stand there. He was the best young actor there

[@marielaure7183]

Claro que Matthew debió quedarse en todas las temporadas ya que en el futuro podría haber hecho otras películas o series ¿cuál era la prisa? ¿De veras él creía que el tiempo se le venía encima o que bo iba a tener otras oportunidades? Lo dudo mucho. Me dieron ganas de nalguearlo, me cae que si!!! Me sentí decepcionada!!!

[@filizilhan6495]

Adrianla da kayıtlar var..AnaMaria ile de.. ALAKAMIZ yok.. solak değillerdi! Fiziksel farklıyız!!

[@jayweh]

maybe I'm living under a rock, but ai've never seen stevens outside of downton abbey. is the presenter herr exaggerating stevens' ongoing success after da?

[@kountamounia1384]

Movie title plz?

[@user-gw4di6rf2x]

It is too bad that the owners of the show did not have the senxe to offer Dan Stevens a contract to continue on the show as well as pursue other avenues. A more open contract may have given a way o stay on the show and make us ll happy!

[@lionessprincessbear2174]

Wow, I didn’t know he was ‘the beast’!!!!!!

[@eagandereagander6471]

He left to do "Beauty & the Beast".

[@tessdurberville711]

No, he did not.

[@marcellooo69]

What does I can't work with her in the thumbnail mean?

[@paulschaap4958]

A great actor.

[@ved2227]

I think Mathew needs to alive after his death i didn't watch further

[@robertd.carver6240]

NOT WRITER--S! WRITER--SINGULAR--SERIES CREATOR, SIR JULIAN FELLOWES!

[@lisadc4681]

He should have stayed!

[@sailingsam3815]

Couldn't he have done both? His death storyline worked out well. Hope Dan Stevens will get even more great roles...

[@MeMeDaVinci]

He left to do the third installation of Night at the Museum.

[@cg4228]

Dan Stevens is a fabulous actor! Although the only film I like of his is Downton..I couldn't getninto genres I don't care for.

[@mayfung7686]

You didn't mention another film he did after quitting DA - Charles' Dickens, the one who wrote A Christmas Carol, I think it was one of his best because that character didn't require him to look handsome, and he did a great job. I also enjoy his character in the TV series Sense & Sensibility. I think he is a versatile actor, and I respect his personal choice. But I think this channel should stop using click bait headline like that. You fooled me.

[@josephsf2452]

Biggest mistake / risk in his career.

[@monique8641]

Google him and see how he's fared since he left.

[@Engelhafen]

It’s still,legal to marry first cousins in England and half of the US states allow first cousin marriages - including New York and California

[@tatiellymoraes]

They couldn’t inherit Downton Abbey, not because the show was sexist, but because there was a law that women couldn’t inherit properties. This law is the same one that prevented Lizzy in Pride and Prejudice from inheriting her father’s house!

[@lizrivers4422]

Absolutely. It was called an estate entailed to a male heir. Same problem in Pride and Prejudice - no son and heir. It was the law which was super sexist or should I say misogynistic?

[@MarniMorrows]

For all who say that Dan Stephens made a mistake by leaving, who else from the cast has had a widely successful career outside from the series/films? Maybe Hugh Bonneville? I’ve seen him in one film I believe. But no one has fared much better than Dan has I think. He did what was right for him and when I think of him I know exactly who he is as an actor, and I don’t necessarily think about Downtown Abbey first.

[@monique8641]

Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern (as two examples) have plenty of acting roles under their belts. Guessing you'd never heard of Dame Maggie Smith or Dame Penelope Wilton before? I can't speak for all of the characters, but I did see plenty of them in earlier years in Midsomer Murders.

[@MarniMorrows]

@@monique8641Oh, I see where my original comment doesn’t specify that I was referring to the cast’s post Downton Abbey careers so I take your point.

[@MarniMorrows]

@@monique8641 Dame Maggie Smith is probably one of my favorite British actresses and I have been watching her in films since the 90’s (The Secret Garden/Sister Act) However, her career was established before Downtown Abbey, in fact she carried the film in my opinion. I’m in Jamaica, which matters because while I’d never heard of Elizabeth McGovern or Hugh Bonneville before DA, I do know who they are now but for me they’re totally associated to the film - ie not famous enough to have the same international impact at Smith. Now, I was replying to comments that Dan Stephen’s’ career hasn’t blown up since he left the film (suggesting that he should have stayed) and I’m saying that I haven’t seen where the other actors have fared any better. If someone blinked and never watched Downton Abbey, they probably would never have heard of any of the other actors, Smith excepted, while Stephens has since been in a few films where he might be remembered on this side of the world. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Update: Never heard of Dame Penelope Wilton before Downton Abbey, in-fact I had to google her to know who you were referring to!

[@hannaj4032]

Michele Dockery has had a great career. She’s had several mini series and has been in numerous TV and mainstream movies.

[@verticegirferd5069]

Ummmm…. How about Lily James, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Penelope Wilton, Maggie Smith …

[@rebekah_kitty]

Emma and Dan 😻

[@bcdbrock1]

I want to know how Julian Fellows would have continued the series had Dan Stevens stayed

[@thecofieldcollection3792]

He got the big head... and then... we never heard from Dan again.

[@monique8641]

Perhaps you should google him and see what he's done since.

[@claudiabailey5302]

Matthew had the ability or super power to soften Mary. But to be honest I found him a bit of a wet drip. As a character he had no get up and go.

[@helenarichard]

Wait what I completely missed the Titanic easter egg lol.

[@macmachine]

He left thinking he would cut a massive swathe in Hollywood. Sadly for him....didn't happen.

[@tessdurberville711]

David Duchovny suffered from that same delusion when he left The X-Files. Luckily for him, they can resurrect you in SciFi.

[@gabrielalopetegui]

Where are now Dan Stevens and the one who played Sybill? Why the hurry to leave a once in a lifetime show??

[@lisawentworth6831]

So, clickbait? Not that he couldn't get along with Lady Mary, but he simply wanted to explore other options. No animosity.

[@Aspasia2929]

I was shocked and sad when Matthew Crowley died but the character was too white bread and one dimensional for a talent like Dan Steven’s. I HATED when left… but more because of his BRO-MANCE with Tom Branson than his ROMANCE with Mary. Since then I’ve seen him in some diverse roles where he was fantastic I’m glad he took the risk.

[@elizabethlauer8179]

Dan Stevens was excellent in the German film: Ich bin dein Mensch. All in German. Not dubbed. It came out in fall 2022. His German is excellent! He plays a robot, and he is marvelous. Try it!

[@tessdurberville711]

Apparently he wanted to leave to play beasts, mutants and robots. How....."diverse"😏.

[@elizabethlauer8179]

He also trimmed by at least 15 pounds, stopped bleaching his hair, and showed that he could talk as Americans do. Not bad. @@tessdurberville711

[@elimcur]

Mary didn’t deserve him, she was selfish, interested, spoiled, arrogant, she is the worst, I so wanted Mathew to stay with someone else.

[@tessdurberville711]

Lavinia! 😢

[@mckavitt13]

She LOVED him.

[@melaniefowler8841]

Hmm I saw her a different way. To me she was elegant, kind, fair, and confident

[@GuyWithACamera23]

The Guest and that.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

“Cougar friendly”?! You know dating women your own age does not make them “cougars” right? Dan Steven’s is not 20. He’s 40. Grownups can date each other without being called names. Never saw this show, but loved him in Legion

[@PinkSoldier2009]

Misleading thumbnail! 👎

[@WHHeresy]

Both Dan Steven and Jessica Brown-Findlay made massive career mistakes.

[@waynearrington6727]

Just as the actress who played Lady Rosamund opined that she lost many roles because of the contract she had with the show runners. She had to be available when they needed the shots. Most inconvenient.

[@tessdurberville711]

Too bad the title Waaaaaagh! has been used. She could have used it for her autobiography.

[@pearlosibu]

If “feminist badass” mean insufferable. Mary became even more insufferable.

[@latishiabedwards1423]

The Beauty and the Breast was trash.

[@monique8641]

Beauty and the BREAST? Really?

[@katherinewolf7765]

Total clickbait!!!!

[@ffelegal]

I must say, I am quite disappointed in his lordship's decision to leave Downton Abbey.

[@tessdurberville711]

Matthew did not have a title.

[@examplelife1567]

Well I thought it was simply beyond too selfish of him. I was absolutely devastated. It was the end for me, what with Lady thing's death earlier I had to give up watching the show! All the old people lived to be about 200, but the young and interesting ones kept dying off! Not terribly realistic!

[@broadwaybaby05]

His dead broke my heart.

[@TheCrissandriea]

He's their cousin and was supposed to marry Edith. These are facts.

[@spacegreycoralred]

Do not miss Dan Stevens a bit