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Good news, kindred spirits. CBC and Netflix have renewed their Anne of Green Gables TV show, Anne with an E (which is billed Anne, in Canada). The season two order has been bumped up from eight to ten hours, which will premiere in 2018. In season two, creator Moira Walley-Beckett has put together an all-female writers’ room. She will be writing with Jane Maggs, Shernold Edwards, Kathryn Borel, Amanda Fahey, and Naledi Jackson.

An 1890s period drama, Anne with an E  is a television adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s novel series. The Netflix cast includes: Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James, R.H. Thomson, Dalila Bela, Corinne Koslo, Aymeric Jeff Montaz, Helen Johns, Lucas Jade Zumann, Christian Martyn, Kyla Matthews, Philip Williams, Lia Pappas-Kemps, Miranda McKeon, and Jonathan Holmes.

Here’s the press release.

03 August 2017

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, andexecutive 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.

About Northwood Entertainment

Founded by Miranda de Pencier, Northwood Entertainment is an independent film and television production company with a mission to create a thriving home for creators with singular voices to reach broad audiences. de Pencier’s producing credits include BEGINNERS, THANKS FOR SHARING and the upcoming THE GRIZZLIES which she also directed.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. We are Canada’s trusted source of news, information and Canadian entertainment. Deeply rooted in communities all across the country, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also provide international news and information from a uniquely Canadian perspective. In 2017, CBC/Radio-Canada will at the heart of the celebrations and conversations with special 2017-themed multiplatform programming and events across Canada.

About Netflix

Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 104 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

What do you think? Have you watched the first season of the Anne with an E TV series? Do you plan to watch season two on Netflix or CBC? Let us know, below.