Shirley MacLaine Joins Downton Abbey

Shirley MacLaine Shirley MacLaine has grew to become part of the cast of Downton Abbey, Variety reviews.The Oscar champion may have Martha Levinson, Lady Grantham's mother, inside the third season, which begins filming later.Shirley MacLaine to obtain AFI Existence Achievement Award"My late grandfather [Ronald Neame] directed Shirley MacLaine in Gambit in 1966 therefore it is a delight personally they will probably be joining us on Downton Abbey," producer Gareth Neame mentioned. "Julian [Fellowes] has written another brilliant character in Martha Levinson, who certainly are a great combatant for Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess which we're excited in the options of Shirley MacLaine playing her."The gig marks MacLaine's first regular TV series role since her dramedy series Shirley's World, which made it one season (1971-72).Season 2 of Downton Abbey is presently airing on PBS stateside. Season 3 will premiere on ITV inside the U.K. in September.