The wildly acclaimed adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, Anne (With An E) is making its way back to Canadian televisions as well as Netflix for a second season in 2018.
Produced by Miranda de Pencier’s Northwood Entertainment, the series chronicles young Anne Shirley’s life adjusting to Green Gables, where she fights for acceptance and understanding in a brand new world. This new season looks to add new characters to the mix and continue exploring themes of “identity, prejudice, feminism, bullying, gender parity and empowerment through the lens of its fierce, starry-eyed, irrepressible 14-year-old protagonist.”
The first season is currently available on Netflix. Anne will see an increase in episodes from eight hours to ten, perhaps meaning we’ll be getting 10 episodes as opposed to the first season’s seven.
Check out our recap of the first season here: Anne (With An E) Recap Show
Netflix sent us the following press release on Thursday:
CBC and Netflix Renew Northwood Entertainment’s Acclaimed Series ANNE (WITH AN E) for a Second Season
From three-time Emmy® Award-winning showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett, and executive producer Miranda de Pencier ANNE (WITH AN E) returns for 10 episodes in 2018
Returning cast includes Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James, R.H. Thomson, and Lucas Jade Zumann
Toronto, Canada – August 3, 2017 – CBC and Netflix today announced they have renewed acclaimed series ANNE (WITH AN E) for a second season. Produced by Miranda de Pencier’s Northwood Entertainment, the second season sees an increased order from eight hours to 10 and begins shooting this fall. Adored by audiences and critics alike, this reimagined coming-of-age story follows Anne (Amybeth McNulty), an outsider who, against all odds, fights for love, acceptance, and her place in the world. Season two of the series (known as ANNE in Canada, and ANNE WITH AN E on Netflix) returns in 2018.
Inspired by the timeless Canadian young adult novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the second season will continue to chart bold new territory, adding new characters and storylines and continuing to explore themes of identity, prejudice, feminism, bullying, gender parity and empowerment through the lens of its fierce, starry-eyed, irrepressible 14-year-old protagonist.
The series stars Amybeth McNulty (Anne Shirley), Geraldine James (Marilla Cuthbert), R.H. Thomson (Matthew Cuthbert), Corrine Koslo (Rachel Lynde), Dalila Bela (Diana Barry), Aymeric Jett Montaz (Jerry Baynard), and Lucas Jade Zumann (Gilbert Blythe).
For season two, three-time Emmy® Award – winning series creator Moira Walley-Beckett (BREAKING BAD, FLESH AND BONE) has assembled an exceptionally talented all-female writers’ room. Episodes will be written by Moira Walley-Beckett, Jane Maggs (BELLEVUE, CARDINAL), Shernold Edwards (HAVEN, SLEEPY HOLLOW), Kathryn Borel (RUSH, AMERICAN DAD), Amanda Fahey (SAVING HOPE, MOHAWK GIRLS), and Naledi Jackson (21 THUNDER, THE DETAIL).
“This exquisite series has drawn universal acclaim and introduced Anne Shirley to an entirely new generation, reaching an audience of 4.5 million in Canada,” said Sally Catto, general manager, programming, CBC. “We know that the inspired cast and entire team will deliver an unforgettable second season.”
“This season is brave and bold and full of wonder,” said Walley-Beckett.“ It is colorful, exciting, action-packed and, of course, full of heart. I can’t wait to share all the brand new adventures!”
“Anne Shirley is one of Canada’s greatest gifts to the world. We can’t wait to bring Anne’s next chapter to Netflix members globally,” said Elizabeth Bradley, Netflix vice president of content.
“We’re so proud of the overwhelming response from viewers across the globe,” added Miranda de Pencier, President of Northwood Entertainment. “I’m equally proud that we have a very talented team of female writers, led by the brilliant Moira Walley-Beckett, to add to the richness of the world.”
A CBC and Netflix original series, ANNE (WITH AN E) is produced by Northwood Entertainment, and created by Moira Walley-Beckett. The executive producers are Miranda de Pencier, Moira Walley-Beckett, Sally Catto, Elizabeth Bradley, Alex Sapot, Debra Hayward, and Alison Owen. John Calvert serves as producer. Anne (With An E) is inspired by “Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
