Anne with an E, originally released in Canada under the title Anne, is a live-action TV series loosely based on Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery and starring Amybeth McNulty as Anne Shirley.
The first season premiered on CBC on March 19, 2017 and consists of seven episodes. The series was rebranded as Anne with an E for its Netflix release on May 12. Its renewal for a second season was announced by CBC and Netflix on August 3, 2017.
The second season first premiered on Netflix (except in Canada) on July 6, 2018. It was followed by its Canadian release on CBC on September 23, with traditional weekly schedule. Season 2 consists of ten episodes. This season saw the Netflix title Anne with an E adopted for all marketing and promotional material worldwide.
On August 15, 2018, it was announced that Netflix and CBC had picked up the show for a third season.[1] Season 3 first premiered on CBC on September 22, 2019, and consists of 10 episodes. It was released for the international audience on Netflix on January 3, 2020.
A day after the broadcast of Season 3 finale, it was announced that the third season was the last one and CBC and Netflix will not renew the series.[2]
Synopsis[]
Anne with an E is described as a coming-of-age story about an outsider who fights for acceptance, for her place in the world and for love. The drama revolves around a young orphaned girl who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly spinster and her aging brother.
Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform their lives and eventually the small town in which they live, with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination. While the new series will follow a similar storyline to the book that millions of readers around the world know and love, it will also chart new territory. Anne and the rest of the characters in and around Green Gables will experience new adventures reflecting timeless issues, including themes of identity, sexism, bullying, prejudice and trusting oneself.[3]
Cast[]
Main cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast
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Co-starring
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Crew[]
- Costume Designer: Anne Dixon,[4] Alexander Reda
- Directors: Paul Fox (7/27), Amanda Tapping (4/27), Anne Wheeler (4/27), Norma Bailey (3/27), Ken Girotti (2/27), Helen Shaver (2/27), Niki Caro (1/27), David Evans (1/27), Sandra Goldbacher (1/27), Kim Nguyen (1/27), Patricia Rozema (1/27)
- Director of Photography: Bobby Shore[5]
- Executive Producers: Miranda de Pencier, Debra Hayward, Alison Owen, Moira Walley-Beckett
- Key Hair Stylist: RaMona Fleetwood[6]
- Producer: Susan Murdoch
- Production Designer: Jean-François Campeau
- Script Supervisor: Stacy Scalisi[7]
- Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett (12/27), Shernold Edwards (4/27), Jane Maggs (4/27), Kathryn Borel, Jr. (2/27), Tracey Deer (2/27), Amanda Fahey (2/27), Naledi Jackson (2/27)
The following information was taken from the IMDb Cast & Crew page. It should not be considered to be a definitive and accurate list until further confirmation by a relevant source (such as statements made by cast and crew themselves, official press releases or the episode ending credits).
- Art Department: Jonathan Davis, Joe Dias, Kate Ferry, Jacques Fortier, Bernie Gauvin, Craig Harris, Alex Hurter, Sam Alex Kay, Tanya Lemke, Andrew Lima, Samantha Little, Ryan O'Connell, Roberta Pazdro, Dave Temesy, Paul Vernon, Mike White
- Art Direction: Andrew Berry, Aaron Noel
- Assistant Directors: Fergus Barnes, Michael J. Bowman, Nina Ceranic, Kelly Fyffe-Marshall, Ace McCallum, Lorin Raine, Joanne Tickle
- Camera and Electrical Department: Melyssa Anishnabie, Christopher Chung, Momcilo Dragicevic, Stephen Maia, David McKane
- Editors: David Coulson, D. Gillian Truster
- Makeup Department: Diane Mazur, Larissa Palaszczuk
- Producers: Patricia Curmi
- Production Management: Teresa M. Ho
- Set Decoration: Friday Myers
- Story Coordinator: Antonio Ranieri
- Stunts: Robert Racki, Sharon Canovas (Anne, Diana), Aj Risi (Gilbert), Adam Winlove-Smith (Matthew)
- Visual Effects: Kevin Chandoo
- Other Crew: Christina Buchli, Anthony Costa, Diana Duric, Robert Fisher, Matthew Galanti, Gail George, Lisa Ghione, Nicole Godwin, Kari-Lyn Gravel, Josiah Joseph, Kevin Kirkham, Jill S. Litwin, Mary Louise McCloskey, Lenore Nemani, Rick Parker, Sabreena Peters, Erin Recoskie, Elyse Reed, Oscar Alonso Sanchez, Jeffrey Simlett, Jillian Tredenick
Episodes[]
- Main article: Anne with an E/Episodes
Behind the scenes[]
Casting
- On October 21, 2016, it was announced that Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James and R.H. Thomson would play the roles as Anne Shirley, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert respectively.[8]
- Amybeth McNulty was picked after the producers saw over 1,889 girls from around the globe for the role of Anne.[9] She initially auditioned online from her home in Donegal, Ireland.[8]
- R.H. Thomson (Matthew Cuthbert) is well known for his roles as Jasper Dale and Jeremiah Dale in Road to Avonlea (1990–1996).
- Jim Annan (Mr. Gillis) portrayed Mr. Abbey in L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables: Fire & Dew (2017).
- Brenda Bazinet (Jeannie) played Dr. Jones in Road to Avonlea (1990–1996).
- Ian D. Clark (Stationmaster) starred as Simon Tremayne in Road to Avonlea (1990–1996).
- David Fox (Infirm Old Man) portrayed John Blythe in Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987) and Clive Pettibone in Road to Avonlea (1990–1996).
- Deborah Grover (Josephine Barry) played Overseer's Wife in Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning (2008).
- Dan Lett (Clayton (Shopkeeper)) portrayed Walter Owen in Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (2000).
- Chick Roberts (Old Teacher) previously played Avonlea Townsman in Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987) and Mr. Biggins in Road to Avonlea (1990–1996).
- Philip Williams (Thomas Lynde) portrayed Mr. Duncan in Road to Avonlea (1990–1996) and provided the voice of Mr. Breen in Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series (2000–2001).
Production notes
- On January 12, 2016, CBC announced that it has greenlit a new straight-to-series adaptation of Anne of Green Gables.
- The series began production in the spring 2016 with shooting in September 2016 for a CBC and Neflix debut in 2017.
- Moira Walley-Beckett, the writer, executive producer and showrunner of the series, played Prissy Andrews in the 1982 season of Anne of Green Gables: The Musical.
- Miranda de Pencier, one of the series producers, portrayed Josie Pye in Anne of Green Gables (1985), Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987) and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (2000).
- The worldwide search for the actress who would play Anne Shirley started in May 2016 with open casting calls held in Canadian cities from coast to coast, namely Toronto (May 7–8), Vancouver (May 14–15), Charlottetown (May 28) and Halifax (May 29–30). Those living abroad or unable to attend casting calls could upload their audition video on the casting call website until June 5.
- The casting call describes Anne as, "11-14 year old girl, max. height 5'4", the smaller and wispier the better. Anne is impoverished and underfed. Anne is not old-fashioned, precious or glib. She’s a modern girl with a massive heart, a sense of justice, a searing intellect and, for better and for worse, an inability to self-edit. She is spunky, forthright, full of imagination, quirky and interesting. She is also a deeply wounded kid — she bears the emotional scars of the abusive life she’s led so far. Anne is full of contradictions, insecurities and deep emotions in a time when emotions were not welcomed or acceptable. ANNE will explore what it means to be a young person navigating adolescence and facing a changing era."[10]
- The three days long prep shooting began in Prince Edward Island on September 14, 2016.[11] The crew officially started filming and began principal photography on September 22 in Ontario.[12] The filming locations included Milton, Pickering (Green Gables), Caledon (Lake of Shining Waters), Markham (Hammond House), Dundas (Asylum), Georgetown, Ancaster, North York, Tottenham, Millbrook and Toronto.[13]
- The filming of the pilot episode wrapped on October 27, 2016.[14]
- As of December 5, the show was half-way through shooting Season 1.[15]
- Although the crew wanted to film as many scenes as possible in Prince Edward Island, it was not possible because of budgetary reasons. According to Miranda de Pencier the show couldn't afford to transplant the more than 200 cast and crew needed for each episode.[15]
- For the scenes filmed in Prince Edward Island about 25 Islanders as well as other crew from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were employed.[15]
- R.H. Thomson, who plays Matthew Cuthbert, has East Coast connections and his authentic Maritime accent had to be toned down because he sounded too unlike the other actors.[15]
- The crew have crushed hundreds of red bricks into sand and they are carting truckloads of red roads around in Ontario to make the ground similar to the Prince Edward Island roads. They also made sure the hem of the women's skirts are scuffed with red dirt to make it feel real, earthy and authentic.[15]
- An existing farmhouse that looks very much like Green Gables was found in Pickering, Ontario. However, the crew had to replace its new roof.[15]
- De Pencier admitted that Anne with an E has a much higher budget than typical Canadian dramas. She added that it's a period drama budget — comparable to U.S. and international cable dramas.[15]
- The production tries to be as authentic as possible, including the details such as hand-stitched seams on costumes or lighting with candles and oil lamps.[15]
- Season 1 takes place in the 1890s Canada, showing a 13-year-old Anne Shirley through her first year at Green Gables.[15]
- De Pencier hopes the show will be renewed for seasons to come.[15]
- The filming of Season 1 was wrapped on February 3, 2017.[16]
- The first verse and chorus of "Ahead by a Century" by The Tragically Hip are featured in the opening sequence of the series.
- First thing we'd climb a tree and maybe then we'd talk
- Or sit silently and listen to our thoughts
- With illusions of someday casting a golden light
- No dress rehearsal, this is our life
- You are ahead by a century (this is our life)
- You are ahead by a century (this is our life)
- You are ahead by a century
- The song featured in the CBC trailer is "Against the World" by Must Save Jane. A live acoustic version of "Carry On" by Cœur de pirate can be heard in the 30-second long CBC promo.
Awards and accolades[]
Year | Award Show | Category | Recipients | Result |
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2017 | Joey Awards | Best Series Regular or Leading Actor in a TV Series 10-11 Years | Aymeric Jett Montaz | Won |
2018 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Achievement in Casting | Stephanie Gorin | Nominated |
Best Costume Design | Anne Dixon ("Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny") |
Nominated | ||
Best Direction, Drama Series | Niki Caro ("Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny") |
Nominated | ||
Best Direction, Drama Series | Helen Shaver ("I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me") |
Nominated | ||
Best Dramatic Series | Won | |||
Best Guest Performance, Drama Series | Deborah Grover | Nominated | ||
Best Lead Actress, Drama Series | Amybeth McNulty | Nominated | ||
Best Original Music, Fiction | Amin Bhatia & Ari Posner ("Remorse Is the Poison of Life") |
Nominated | ||
Best Picture Editing, Drama | David Coulson ("Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny") |
Nominated | ||
Best Production Design or Art Direction, Fiction | Jean-François Campeau, Friday Myers & Andrew Berry ("I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me") |
Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series | R.H. Thomson | Won | ||
Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series | Geraldine James | Nominated | ||
Best Writing, Drama Series | Moira Walley-Beckett ("I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me") |
Nominated | ||
2018 | Banff Rockie Awards | Showrunner of the Year | Moira Walley-Beckett | Won |
2018 | Directors Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs | Niki Caro ("Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny") |
Won |
2018 | Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards | Children and Teen Programming: Best Makeup | Diane Mazur & Larissa Palaszczuk | Nominated |
2018 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Breakout TV Show | Nominated | |
2018 | Writers Guild of Canada Awards | Best Script from Season 1 | Moira Walley-Beckett ("I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me") |
Won |
2019 | ACTRA Awards in Toronto | Outstanding Performance – Female | Amybeth McNulty ("The Determining Acts of Her Life") |
Won |
Outstanding Performance – Male | Dalmar Abuzeid ("Struggling Against the Perception of Facts") |
Nominated | ||
Members' Choice Series Ensemble | Nominated | |||
2019 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Achievement in Hair | Zinka Tuminski ("Memory Has as Many Moods as the Temper") |
Won |
Best Achievement in Make-Up | Diane Mazur ("Memory Has as Many Moods as the Temper") |
Nominated | ||
Best Costume Design | Alexander Reda ("I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion") |
Nominated | ||
Best Direction, Drama Series | Helen Shaver ("Youth Is the Season of Hope") |
Nominated | ||
Best Dramatic Series | Won | |||
Best Guest Performance, Drama Series | Dalmar Abuzeid | Nominated | ||
Best Lead Actress, Drama Series | Amybeth McNulty | Won | ||
Best Original Music, Fiction | Amin Bhatia & Ari Posner ("I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion") |
Nominated | ||
Best Photography, Drama | Jackson Parrell ("Youth Is the Season of Hope") |
Won | ||
Best Picture Editing, Drama | D. Gillian Truster ("I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion") |
Nominated | ||
Best Production Design or Art Direction, Fiction | Jean-François Campeau, Andrew Berry and Elliott Carew ("Signs Are Small Measurable Things, But Interpretations Are Illimitable") |
Won | ||
Best Sound, Fiction | Alan deGraaf, Scott Shepherd, John Elliot, Tyler Whitham, Danielle McBride, Roman Alexander Buchok, Joe Bracciale, Dashen Naidoo, Alexander “Zan” Rosborough and Joe Mancusol ("Youth Is the Season of Hope") |
Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series | R.H. Thomson | Won | ||
Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series | Geraldine James | Won | ||
Best Writing, Drama Series | Kathryn Borel ("The True Seeing Is Within") |
Nominated | ||
2019 | Young Entertainer Awards | Best Supporting Young Actor, Television Series | Cory Grüter-Andrew | Nominated |
2020 | ACTRA Awards in Toronto | Outstanding Performance – Female | Cara Ricketts ("What Can Stop the Determined Heart") |
Won |
Outstanding Performance – Male | Dalmar Abuzeid ("What Can Stop the Determined Heart") |
Won | ||
Outstanding Performance – Male | Araya Mengesha ("There Is Something at Work in My Soul Which I Do Not Understand") |
Nominated | ||
Members' Choice Series Ensemble | Nominated | |||
2020 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Achievement in Casting | Stephanie Gorin | Pending |
Best Achievement in Hair | Zinka Tuminski ("A Secret Which I Desired to Divine") |
Pending | ||
Best Achievement in Make-Up | Diane Mazur ("The Summit of My Desires") |
Pending | ||
Best Costume Design | Alexander Reda ("The Summit of My Desires") |
Pending | ||
Best Direction, Drama Series | Anne Wheeler ("A Secret Which I Desired to Divine") |
Pending | ||
Best Direction, Drama Series | Amanda Tapping ("Great and Sudden Change") |
Pending | ||
Best Drama Series | Pending | |||
Best Guest Performance, Drama Series | Dalmar Abuzeid ("What Can Stop the Determined Heart") |
Pending | ||
Best Lead Actress, Drama Series | Amybeth McNulty | Pending | ||
Best Original Music, Fiction | Amin Bhatia & Ari Posner ("The Summit of My Desires") |
Pending | ||
Best Photography, Drama | Catherine Lutes ("A Hope of Meeting You in Another World") |
Pending | ||
Best Picture Editing, Drama | Gillian Truster ("A Strong Effort of the Spirit of Good") |
Pending | ||
Best Picture Editing, Drama | Lisa Grootenboer ("The Summit of My Desires") |
Pending | ||
Best Production Design or Art Direction, Fiction | Jean-François Campeau, Michele Brady, Elliott Carew ("The Summit of My Desires") |
Pending | ||
Best Sound, Fiction | Alan deGraaf, Scott Shepherd, John Elliot, Tyler Whitham, Danielle McBride, Joe Bracciale, Joe Mancuso, Zenon Waschuk ("The Summit of My Desires") |
Pending | ||
Best Writing, Drama Series | Moira Walley-Beckett ("A Secret Which I Desired to Divine") |
Pending | ||
Best Writing, Drama Series | Jane Maggs ("There Is Something at Work in My Soul Which I Do Not Understand") |
Pending |
Gallery[]
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Videos[]
- Some of the following videos are geographically restricted to the viewers from Canada by the channel's owner, CBC. We are including them nonetheless.
Trailers
Recaps
Behind the scenes
Other
References[]
- ↑ Deadline
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5SvSTrnYMG/
- ↑ Breaking Bad writer adapting Anne
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BI7pQhDg29M/?taken-by=dixon_anne
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BLKVqqwDYAq/?taken-by=nikicaro
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BNc5p2whq4h/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/AnneTheSeries/status/808753182256013312
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Meet Amybeth McNulty, star of new Anne of Green Gables series for CBC, Netflix
- ↑ Netflix's ‘Anne of Green Gables’ Adaptation Finds Its Anne Shirley, Casts 2 Other Roles
- ↑ http://castittalent.com/anne
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BKacnjygqmq/?taken-by=nikicaro
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BKrW_w8gu8M/?taken-by=nikicaro
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/nikicaro/
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BMFZZrAD8gI/?taken-by=nikicaro
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 Fraser, Sara (December 5, 2016). Filming new Anne series entirely on P.E.I. 'impossible,' producer says. Retrieved December 7, 2016
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/AnneTheSeries/posts/717030665139679
External links[]
- Official website
- CBC Media Centre
- Anne with an E (CBC) on Facebook
- Anne with an E (Netflix) on Facebook
- Anne with an E (CBC) on Instagram
- Anne with an E (Netflix) on Instagram
- Anne with an E at the Internet Movie Database
- Anne with an E at L.M. Montgomery Online
- Anne with an E (CBC) (@AnneTheSeries) on Twitter
- Anne with an E (Netflix) (@AnneWithAnE) on Twitter
- Anne with an E on Wikipedia
- Breaking Bad Writer Adapting Anne of Green Gables in Canada