George Clooney Headed To ‘Downton’ Project – ARTICLE

"Downton Abbey" is about to get a whole lot more handsome!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, George Clooney will appear in a short "Downton Abbey"-related film, which will reportedly air during the holidays on ITV, which airs the "Downton" in the U.K.

The details surrounding Clooney's role have yet to be released.

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The short film will as part of ITV's Text Santa campaign, an annual event that helps to raises funds for numerous charities.

The Oscar winner won't be the first American actor to appear on the popular series. Shirley MacLaine and Paul Giamatti have also made cameos.

-- Jesse Spero

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