JJ Abrams visits Downton Abbey

JJ Abrams has finally realised one of his dreams... no, not landing the director's job on the 'Star Wars' sequel, but something altogether more genteel.

Thanks to the all-inclusive wonder of Twitter, the director yesterday revealed he'd visited the set of 'Downton Abbey'.

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Abrams is pictured on the Bad Robot feed (his production company) clutching a mixing bowl in the kitchen with head housekeeper Mrs. Hughes, played by Phyllis Logan.

The director has previously proclaimed his love of the show, telling Empire magazine: “I’m a huge – almost to an embarrassing degree – fan of Downton Abbey. I find myself pathetically addicted to that series.

“I just want to guest-direct an episode of Downton Abbey. I would, seriously….I don’t think they would have me. But I would be honored. I just want to visit the set maybe. It would be my dream in life. I’m not kidding you!”

Maybe that dream is now one step closer...