2025 sees the release of another Downton Abbey movie, sparking curiosity among fans regarding Charlie Cox’s role in the series. Given his growing fanbase during his time on Downton Abbey and his recent appearance as Daredevil in Daredevil: Born Again, there are questions about whether Charlie Cox played a significant enough character to make a return to Downton Abbey.
Who did Charlie Cox play in the Downton Abbey series?
In the initial season of Downton Abbey, Charlie Cox portrayed the character of Philip Villiers, Duke of Crowborough. His debut on the show was in the first episode where he was introduced as a friend to the Crawley family. Interestingly, his character came to Downton Abbey with the intention of courting Lady Mary Crawley, who originally intended to marry her cousin, Patrick Crawley.
It was discovered that Philip and Thomas Barrow, a former footman at Downton Abbey, were in a romantic relationship. Thomas had arranged for a telegram inviting Philip to marry Mary Grantham for her family’s wealth. Thomas intended to serve as Philip’s valet following the wedding. However, when the marriage didn’t go through, Thomas attempted to extort Philip by threatening to reveal the love letters he had received from him.
The Duke managed to burn the letters and left Downton Abbey for good the next morning.
Will Charlie Cox appear in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale film?
Since Cox’s character had a small part in the series and only made one appearance, it seems extremely unlikely that he will reappear in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Despite his increased fame from Daredevil, there have been no indications of him returning. However, fans may still hold out hope for an unexpected cameo, though the probability is quite low.
Furthermore, the film will hit theaters on September 12, 2025. If Charlie Cox were part of the cast, news about it would have surfaced by now. Nevertheless, fans can keep their fingers crossed for the best scenario to unfold, and maybe we’ll get an outstanding Downton Abbey production.
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2025-06-12 14:42