Where Is Aymeric Jett Montaz Now? the Real Truth Behind the Anne with an E Star’s Disappearance
By Alexander Ross
Cast as Jerry Baynard at just eleven years old, Montaz entered a breakout ensemble that included Lucas Jade Zumann as Gilbert Blythe and Dalila Bela as Diana Barry. His role required striking a delicate balance: Jerry was an uneducated, hard-working French-Canadian boy navigating class barriers while forging an affectionate, often argumentative camaraderie with Anne Shirley.
Montaz brought an effortless authenticity to the Cuthberts' hired hand. Growing up bilingual in Quebec allowed him to weave natural cadence into Jerry’s lines, adding emotional resonance to a narrative centered on adoption, rural isolation, and late nineteenth-century social prejudices.
When Netflix and CBC abruptly severed their co-production agreement in November 2019, it ended the show mid-arc. The young cast had barely turned fifteen. While industry observers expected an immediate push into teen dramas or franchise casting, Montaz took an opposite approach. He returned home to Montreal, avoiding the standard conveyor belt of youth-focused studio auditions.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
