Downton Abbey is the British drama that has become a hit for PBS Masterpiece in the United States.
MacLaine has been cast as Martha Levinson.
Martha Levinson is the female head of Downton, mother of the American-born Lady Cora.
Levinson will be a wonderful combatant for Maggie Smith’s Dowager Countess.
Downton Abbey is currently in its second stateside season on Masterpiece Classic.
The first season of Downton Abbey premiered on Masterpiece to critical acclaim and won six Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Miniseries, and a Golden Globe for Best Miniseries or Made for Television Film.
