Downton Abbey actress Lily James says star role in Abba film
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Dowton Abbey actress Lilly James reveals she had to overcome her fear of singing in public when she auditioned in front of Abba legends to secure her role in the upcoming Mamma Mia! sequel
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Downton's Lily James goes from Lady Rose to young Donna in Mamma
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Mamma Mia' stars Lily James, Amanda Seyfried reveal what it's like
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Mamma Mia 2': Meryl Streep Passes The ABBA Spotlight To,, 47% OFF
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Downton Abbey creators explain Lily James' absence from the film
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Mamma Mia 2 Just Found Its Young Meryl Streep
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Lily James To Star In 'Mamma Mia' Sequel At Universal
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Lily James returning for Downton Abbey series finale
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Downton Abba! Lily jumps to it for Mamma Mia II - PressReader
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Mamma Mia 2: Lily James on following in Meryl Streep's footsteps
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What a fairytale! Downton Abbey actress Lily James to star in
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