MacLaine joins 'Downton Abbey' cast

January 30, 2012

Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine is joining Britain's popular television series "Downton Abbey." The 77-year-old will join the cast when they start filming next month, The Associated Press reports. She will play the mother of Lady Grantham, portrayed by Elizabeth McGovern, in the third season of the hit period drama, which took Golden Globe and Emmy prizes for best miniseries or TV movie.

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