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DOWNTON ABBEY STAR MATTHEW GOODE HAS TAKEN ON A VERY DIFFERENT ROLE IN A NEW NETFLIX DRAMA MONDE MWITUMWA and CHLOE GOVAN 18:14, 02 Jun 2025 A star from the renowned Downton Abbey series,

acclaimed for his sharp suits and love of motor racing, is now portraying a haunted detective in anNetflix thriller. Dept Q, which is now streaming, delves into the murky world of a

detective grappling with PTSD while endeavouring to unravel historical cases from within the confines of a gloomy, dilapidated basement. Matthew Goode takes on the role of Carl Morck,

previously charming audiences as the handsome Henry Talbot in Downton Abbey – known for his role as Lady Mary Crawley's (Michelle Dockery) on-screen husband. Despite an offer for the

third Downton film, he prioritised his commitment to filming Dept Q and afterwards told Radio Times that he was somewhat relieved to move on from portraying Henry. READ MORE: First look at

final ever Downton Abbey after star confirms they won't returnREAD MORE: This Morning viewers outraged over 'cruel' Bridgerton-themed dog segment He said: "Let's

face it, he was edging towards becoming a bit of a wet lettuce!" But now, a dishevelled beard and ten years on, even his most dedicated fans might have trouble spotting him. Article

continues below Having made strides in a diverse array of roles, this English actor has also made waves across the pond in Hollywood. Notably, his portrayal as sophisticated photographer

Antony Armstrong-Jones captured attention in The Crown, while adeptly embodying the 1st Earl of Snowdon in the show’s second season brought him an Emmy Award nomination, recognising his

stellar performance as an Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Several years ago, he even ventured into the realm of vampire fantasy with a role in A Discovery of Witches. He also

shared the screen with renowned American pop star Mandy Moore in Chasing Liberty, where he portrayed a British spy tasked with safeguarding a runaway First Daughter from impending danger,

reports the Express. While he may not be the biggest name in Hollywood yet, his performance alongside Brad Pitt in the war thriller Allied certainly turned heads. Article continues below

Matthew has undoubtedly come a long way since his acting debut in the 2002 TV film Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. Fast forward 23 years, and he's now delving into the gripping Dept

Q series, based on the original series by best-selling Danish crime writer Jussi Adler-Olsen, who boasts over 27 million book sales to his name. With his new tousled beard, fans might

struggle to recognise him at first - but they're bound to appreciate his acting prowess as they gradually adjust to this fresh look.