Michelle Dockery has admitted her Downton Abbey character Lady Mary Crawley will be "enjoying single life" in the new series.
Following the death of her on-screen husband and her period of mourning, Crawley will be back to her usual rebellious self.
Michelle said: "The old Mary is coming back. She's embracing her independence, moving forwards and enjoying her single life."
Michelle Dockery / Credit: WireImageBefore she tied the knot in series three, Mary was determined to break rules handed down to her and a return to that behaviour is imminent.
Viewers will see Mary at her best, even asking new suitor Lord Gillingham (Tom Cullen) to join her for a dirty weekend before they announce their engagement.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper Michelle explained: "Mary's wit and cutting remarks are coming back. It shows she's got her mojo back.
"She's toying with the idea of having a relationship with a man not in marriage. It's bold."
However, the new engagement could hit a rocky patch if jilted fiancée Mabel Lane Fox (Catherine Steadman) has her way.
She continued: "Mabel will cause problems for Mary.
"She's a fantastic character because she's this young socialite.
"Four years ago, Mary was at the top of the social ladder and when Mabel comes in, Mary kind of meets her match."
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