Dan Stevens’ Bold Career Move: From Downton Abbey to Horror Kingpin!
When Dan Stevens announced his departure from the wildly popular Downton Abbey in 2012, fans were left reeling. Why would anyone leave such a beloved series, especially after portraying one of its most adored characters, Matthew Crawley? As it turns out, Stevens had his sights set on something bigger—escaping the confines of typecasting and exploring a more diverse array of roles. Now, over a decade later, it’s clear that his decision has paid off in spades.
The Shocking Exit That Left Fans Devastated
Stevens’ decision to leave Downton Abbey wasn’t taken lightly. At the height of the show's success, the British actor realized that staying in the role of the charming heir to Downton could potentially pigeonhole him into similar characters for the rest of his career. “There were definitely creative itches left unscratched,” Stevens once said in an interview.
So, after three seasons, Stevens made the difficult decision to ask the show’s creator, Julian Fellowes, to write him out of the series.
Fans were heartbroken when Matthew Crawley met his untimely end in a car accident during the Christmas special of 2012.
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