The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society stars Lily James, best known for her role in the acclaimed PBS series, Downton Abbey. Directed by Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) and filmed in the U.K., the story follows a free-spirited writer, Juliet Ashton, played by Ms. James.  She forms a life-changing bond with the titular Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society when she decides to write about the book club, which was formed during the occupation of the small island of Guernsey in World War II. Ms. James’ co-stars include two other Downton Abbey actors, Matthew Goode and Jessica Brown Findlay, as well as Katherine Parkinson (The Boat That Rocked), Tom Courtenay (Doctor Zhivago), and Penelope Wilton (The BFG).