Join the free-spirited teenaged Anne as she faces complex issues with friends, adults and Gilbert.
PBS presents the second installment of the classic Lucy Maud Montgomery story of a free-spirited teenager on Prince Edward Island, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES “The Good Stars,” will air on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at 8 p.m.
The Good Stars | Official Trailer
"Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces complex issues with friends
Anne Shirley turns 13 and faces complex situations with friends, learns from inspirational adults and experiences an escalating friendship with Gilbert.
Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate — albeit amusing — mishaps.
“The Good Stars," written and directed by John Kent Harrison, will once again star critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, along with the return of Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley and Canadian treasure Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert.
Additional cast members include Julia Lalonde (“Catch a Christmas Star”) as Diana Barry, Kate Hennig (“ThirtyTwo Short Films About Glenn Gould”) as Rachel Lynde, Stefani Kimber ("Remember") as Josie Pye, Drew Haytaoglu (“Looks Just Like the Sun”) as Gilbert Blythe, Kyle Gatehouse ("Source Code") as Mr. Phillips and Linda Kash ("Cinderella Man") as Mrs. Barry.
A Night with the Barrys
"When Anne forges a close friendship with schoolmate Diana Barry
“We are excited to bring ANNE OF GREEN GABLES back to our viewers with a second installment, as it continues to be a delightful addition to our Thanksgiving lineup,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, PBS. “ANNE OF GREEN GABLES continues to provide our viewers with family-friendly programming year-round, especially during the holiday season.”
A Game of Dare
"Anne finds herself in the midst of conflict when a peer challenges her to a game of “dare.” Hoping to impress her onlookers
WATCH ON YOUR SCHEDULE:
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES "The Good Stars" will be available on DVD at ShopPBS.org; 800-PLAY-PBS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The film will also be available for digital download.
Inside Look
"Martin Sheen (Matthew Cuthbert) and Ella Ballentine (Anne Shirley) discuss adolescence and romance as a new chapter of Anne’s life unfolds in the upcoming sequel based on the L. M. Montgomery classic. Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces complex issues with friends
CREDITS:
Produced by Breakthrough Entertainment in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as executive producer.
