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'Downton Abbey' Alum Lily James to Star in New 'Rebecca' Adaptation

Lacy Baugher Milas

20 Nov 2018 — 2 min read

Downton Abbey star Lily James is heading to Manderley again, headlining a brand new remake of Daphne DuMarier’s classic novel Rebecca.

She’ll be starring opposite current It Guy Armie Hammer (of Call Me By Your Name fame) as the unfortunate “second Mrs. de Winter” who, upon arriving at her husband’s estate, finds herself living in the shadow of Maxim De Winter’s first wife. The titular Rebecca’s legacy continues to haunt the house, largely due to the presence of the De Winters’ oppressive and generally terrifying housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers.

James is basically perfect for this role, even if the very existence of this film is bound to draw unflattering comparisons against the original, which was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, won the Academy Award for Best Picture and is generally considered a classic of American cinema.

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