Fackham Hall Trailer Teases 2025 Downton Abbey Parody Comedy

Fackham Hall is an upcoming British period comedy parody film set to release on December 5, 2025, which spoofs the style and grandeur of British period dramas like Downton Abbey with a comedic, murder-mystery twist. Directed by Jim O'Hanlon and co-written by comedian Jimmy Carr and the Dawson brothers, the film features a star-studded cast including Ben Radcliffe, Thomasin McKenzie, Katherine Waterston, Tom Felton, and Damian Lewis. The story follows a lovable pickpocket, Eric Noone, who joins an English manor house, falls in a forbidden romance, and becomes framed for murder, blending aristocratic absurdity with sharp, irreverent humor. The trailer has been widely praised for reviving the spoof comedy genre with witty dialogue and a parody style reminiscent of classics like Airplane! and Naked Gun. The film is noted for its contrast between serious performances and ridiculous, surreal events, which enhances the comedic effect, making it a highly anticipated holiday comedy for fans of period dramas and spoofs alike. Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, celebrating the return of this comedic style and expressing excitement for the film's release.