Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) resistant to cast an American as a Canadian icon. Schuyler Grant ended up playing Anne's best friend, Diana, and Anne Shirley was ultimately played by Megan Follows. In her first audition, Megan Follows came highly recommended. But, she was quickly dismissed by Kevin Sullivan. For her second audition, after a turbulent morning leading up to her audition, a frantic Megan made a much better impression and was given the role. "Anne of Green Gables" is the first film in a series of four based on the titular character. In 1987, the film's sequel, "Anne of Avonlea", was released. (It was
Before Green Gables to Green Gables"), published by Wydawnictwo Literackie. The book was also translated in French as a title of "Anne... : Avant la maison aux pignons verts" (meaning "Anne : Before Green Gables..."), published by Trécarré. Benjamin Lefebvre, co-chairman of the L.M. Montgomery Research Group wrote an article about this book. The series was adapted into an anime, "Kon'nichiwa Anne 〜 Before Green Gables", the latest entry in Nippon Animation's "World Masterpiece Theater" series. It aired in Japan from April 5, 2009 to December 27, 2009. Before Green Gables Before Green Gables is the title of a prequel to the Anne