In a delightful twist of fate, Rob Collins, known for his role as the cunning Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey, captured a hilarious short film on his cell phone during breaks on set. The video features Brendan Coyle’s character, John Bates, stepping into the shoes of the Phantom Valet, as he battles Collins’ Evil Butler. Bates’ charming wife, Anna, makes a brief appearance, though it seems she’s not quite attuned to the Force.
Collins has aspirations beyond mere entertainment; he hopes the video—and its upcoming sequels—will help him raise funds to participate in the London Marathon. The proceeds will benefit the Chilterns MS Centre, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with multiple sclerosis in leading fulfilling lives.
He has rolled out the first installment, “Downton Wars: Episode 1—The Phantom Valet,” promising a second part once he reaches a fundraising goal of £10,000 (approximately $15,000). With his target already exceeded, fans can eagerly anticipate “Episode 2—The Evil Butler Strikes Back.” Collins continues to welcome donations through his website, evilbutler.com.
While the mash-up of Star Wars and Downton Abbey may seem unconventional, there are whispers that J.J. Abrams, the director behind the latest Star Wars film, is a fan of the series. He reportedly visited the Downton set last year to scout potential actors for his project.
The cast of Downton Abbey seems to enjoy their time together, with their legendary Bananagram games even making headlines. Notably, Maggie Smith has emerged as the reigning champion of that word game.
Although I’m not sure a Star Wars-themed Downton Abbey video will spark my kids’ interest in the series, I’m definitely willing to give it a shot! For more insights into parenting and home insemination, check out this informative post on our other blog.
In conclusion, this creative endeavor has brought together beloved characters and themes, all while supporting a noble cause.
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