'Downton Abbey' to compete against 'Mad Men', 'Breaking Bad' at Emmys?
Published Jun 3 2012, 08:15 BST | By Paul Martinovic
Downton Abbey is set to go up against US drama's biggest names if it is to be nominated for an Emmy this year.At last year's ceremony the British series won the award for 'Outstanding Miniseries', beating the highly-regarded likes of HBO's Mlldred Pierce and Too Big To Fail.
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However, should the show be nominated this year, Deadline is reporting that it will be placed in the 'Outstanding Drama Series' category.
This would potentially see it competing against the likes of the critically-acclaimed Breaking Bad, Homeland and Mad Men, the latter of which has won the award for every one of its four completed seasons so far.
The final episode of Downton Abbey's second series won 5.4m viewers when broadcast on PBS in February, the highest ratings for the channel for four years.
A movie adaptation has been rumoured, with star Brendan Coyle professing his enthusiasm for the idea.
Downton creator Julian Fellowes in currently working on a Broadway musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire.
Watch the cast and crew of Downton Abbey discuss series three and a potential movie below:
Only Brendan Coyle appears to be keen on a Movie Version of Downton, and I have to say it is a terrible idea
June 4th 2012 at 10:05am
I think some of these award shows should be changed in so far as say, after 3 straight wins, you aren't eligible for the fourth year. It gives other shows and stars a chance rather than having the same shows/people winning every year. Makes them pointless and dull
June 3rd 2012 at 12:43pm
Or maybe the best show should win, saying your to good for the award, so we'll give it them is the worst idea i have ever heard
June 3rd 2012 at 1:43pm
I like Downton Abbey, I like Man Men.........Mad Men wins!
June 3rd 2012 at 10:55am
What do they mean, 'compete'. It's a no brainer!
June 3rd 2012 at 9:39am