The deadline for auditioning for the role of Anne in Sullivan’s forthcoming prequel movie has been extended to July 27.
To date, 92 audition videos have been added to the Screentest group at Youtube. It is unknown how many have been sent in to Sullivan’s office directly.
It’s been a week into the search for a new Anne for Kevin Sullivan’s prequel, and — so far — no one seems to be biting, according to the Toronto Star. Online auditions must be uploaded to YouTube by July 20. The favourites — which will be selected by fans — will then be screentested in one of seven Canadian cities (including Toronto), with filming to begin in September, in time for a Spring 2008 release.
Kevin Sullivan has now formally announced that there will be a fourth Anne movie. Subtitled A New Beginning, it will be a self-written prequel, delving into Anne’s life before moving to Green Gables. This is to be done, in part, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables.
Now, he will need to find a new Anne. A casting call has gone up on YouTube; and there will also be a cross-Canada talent search in seven cities, to be conducted by casting director John Bucan (recent casting credits include Sarah Polley’s film Away from Her). Specifically, they are looking for girls between the ages of ten and twelve, inclusive. Candidates must submit a two-minute video to the Screentest group at YouTube; or they mail an audition tape directly to Sullivan Entertainment at the following address…
Sullivan Entertainment
Attention: The Next Anne Shirley
110 Davenport Road
Toronto, ON
M5R 3R3
Candidates may use material from the novel Anne of Green Gables or the first miniseries. Audition videos must be received no later than July 20. Tapes will not be returned to the auditioners; and only those who are contacted will receive a live audition.
Official press release
YouTube Group: Screentest
Announcement topic at Anne3.com
