Hey there! So, have you heard about that hilarious video made by Rob Collins, who plays the not-so-nice butler, Thomas? He filmed it on his phone during Downton Abbey breaks, and it’s a mash-up of the classic show and Star Wars! In this fun little skit, Brendan Coyle’s character, John, dons the role of the Phantom Valet, battling Rob’s Evil Butler. And guess who makes a cameo? John’s lovely wife, Anna, though she seems a bit lost in the whole sci-fi action.
Rob’s got a noble goal in mind, too! He’s hoping to raise money to run the London Marathon for the Chilterns MS Centre, which supports people living with multiple sclerosis to enjoy fulfilling lives. He kicked things off with Downton Wars: Episode 1—The Phantom Valet and promised to drop the next part once he hit his fundraising target of 10,000 pounds (around $15,000). He’s already exceeded that goal, so keep your eyes peeled for The Evil Butler Strikes Back. You can still pitch in over at his site, evilbutler.com.
You might think that Downton and Star Wars make for an odd combo, but rumor has it that J.J. Abrams, the director of the latest Star Wars flick, is a big fan of Downton! He even swung by the set last year, scouting for talent. Plus, it sounds like the Downton crew knows how to have a good time—with their notorious Bananagrams games making headlines. Not surprising that Maggie Smith is a champ at that!
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In brief, the blend of Downton Abbey and Star Wars is creating buzz, all while supporting a great cause. Plus, who can resist a fun video with a twist?