Jeremy excited by Downton Abbey film rumour

I read about it but I know nothing about it. It wouldn't surprise me. A hundred million Chinese people watch it which is fascinating. I'll have a word!

Jeremy Swift made his debut in Downton Abbey last year as Spratt; the butler of the Dowager Countess. Initially cast for just a two-scene role, Jeremy has seen his character develop after his brilliant on-screen chemistry with Dame Maggie Smith.

He said: "She's a hoot and very irreverent and hilarious. She's also very scrupulous about what possibilities there are within the scene."

There have been reports of a film adaptation for years but while Jeremy is in the dark, he admits the rumours excite him.

He said: "I read about it but I know nothing about it. It wouldn't surprise me. but it would be great. One hundred million Chinese people watch it which is fascinating. I'll have a word!"

Jeremy also discusses his new project appearing in a stage production of the Railway Children at the King's Cross Theatre in London.

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