As Kevin Sullivan recalls, the search for Gilbert involved a number of auditions, but the try-outs came to an end when the film’s casting director (Sarah Polley’s mother, Diane Polley) saw Jonathan Crombie in a high school play.
Diane took a photo of Crombie straight to Kevin’s office and told him that Crombie was his Gilbert. Anne would be the first time Crombie stepped in front of the camera.
Due to popular demand, here’s a look at some of the auditions of other actors hoping to grab the iconic role, posted below.
But first, don’t miss out on your chance to have Jonathan Crombie himself answer your most burning questions about the Anne films! A selection of fan questions will be given to Crombie and he will personally answer their queries and comments in the coming weeks.
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