She is famous for her role as Downton Abbey’s Lady Edith Crawley.

But fans of Laura Carmichael will see the actress playing the help in her new film, Madame Bovary.

The 28-year-old can be seen alongside Mia Wasikowska and other stars in the new trailer for the film which is based on Gustave Flaubert’s 1856 French classic.

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Who's that girl? Fans of Laura Carmichael will see the actress playing the help in her new film, Madame Bovary

Her usual get up: The blonde beauty is famous for her role as Downton Abbey’s Lady Edith Crawley

The story follows Emma, played by Mia, who has always dreamed of a finer life than the one she has on her father’s pig farm.

Marrying Mr. Charles Bovary would make this possible. But after feeling trapped, Emma seeks solace with other men, including a passionate kindred spirit named Leon and a wealthy nobleman, the Marquis.

After a series of affairs and the temptation of living above her means, Emma is leads herself down an ultimately dark path.

Classic tale: The 28-year-old can be seen alongside Mia Wasikowska and other stars in the new trailer for the film which is based on Gustave Flaubert’s 1856 French classic

Love story: The story follows Emma (Wasikowska), who has always dreamt of a finer life than the one she has on her father’s pig farm

The film also stars Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill), Paul Giamatti (Sideways) Ezra Miller (The Perks Of Being A Wallflower), Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus) and Henry Lloyd-Hughes (Anna Karenina).

Madame Bovary is directed by Sophie Barthes with an adapted screenplay by Felipe Marino.

Laura could be set to star in many more films as recent reports appear to confirm that ITV drama Downton will be coming to an end after its sixth series.

Temptation: Marrying Mr. Charles Bovary would make this possible. But after feeling trapped, Emma seeks solace with other men, including a passionate kindred spirit named Leon and a wealthy nobleman, the Marquis

Risk: A series of affairs and the temptation of living above her means lead Emma down a dark path

According to The Mirror, the hit show will end this year as sources claims that the show’s stars are already eyeing up their next roles.

Agents of the British thespians were reportedly seeking work for the show’s main cast while they attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night.

Speaking to the paper, a source said: ‘It’s an open secret that Downton is ending this year.

Top class: Madame Bovary is directed by Sophie Barthes with an adapted screenplay by Felipe Marino

In good company: The film also stars Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill), Paul Giamatti (Sideways,American) Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower), Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus) and Henry Lloyd-Hughes (Anna Karenina)

‘Some of the actors are keen to let it be known they will be available for work after the summer. Some are interested in the US, where Downton is as popular as it is in the UK.’

Sunday night’s award show saw the cast bag the award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast for the second time in the show’s history.

An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: 'We wouldn't comment on speculative stories about our programmes.'