Scott Pilgrim anime will bring back the movie’s entire cast
The adventures of Scott Pilgrim continue in an animated series for Netflix, with creative support from the original creator of the comic series, Bryan Lee O’Malley, and director Edgar Wright, who brought the character to life in 2010 with Scott pilgrim against the world. Netflix announced on Thursday that its all-new anime series is based on Scott Pilgrim takes it a step further and brings back the entire cast from the live-action movie to reprise their roles in the anime.
The confirmed cast for Scott Pilgrim, the anime, features Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim; Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers; Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel; Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells; Chris Evans as Luke Lee; Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim; Brie Larson as Envy Adams; Alison Pill as Kim Pine; Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers; Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram; Jason Schwartzman as Gideon Graves; Johnny Simmons as young Neil; Mark Webber as Stephen Stills; Mae Whitman as Roxie; and Ellen Wong as Knives Chau. So yes, everyone is back.
Handle animation on Scott Pilgrim is Science Saru, the studio behind Devilman crybaby And Stay away from Eizouken! Bryan Lee O’Malley, the author and artist of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, and BenDavid Grabinski will serve as executive producers, writers and showrunners. Edgar Wright, who co-wrote and produced the live-action Scott Pilgrim, serves as an executive producer.
“Since the film’s release in 2010, we’ve done Q&As, commemorations and charity readings, but there was never an opportunity to reunite the whole gang for a real project. Until now…” Wright said in a statement. “Original creator Bryan Lee O’Malley teamed up with writer BenDavid Grabinski to come up with a Scott Pilgrim anime series that not only expands the universe, but… well, just watch it. I’m beyond happy to announce that I’ve helped bring back the entire original cast to voice their characters in this epic new adventure. You’re in for a treat.”
Netflix has not announced a release date for the Scott Pilgrim anime, but said it’s “coming soon”.
The original Scott Pilgrim The comic series was released in six volumes between 2004 and 2010. O’Malley’s series told the story of the eponymous Pilgrim who, after falling in love with delivery boy Ramona, is taunted by her evil ex-boyfriends and ex-boyfriends. girlfriend in a deadly battle to date her. The comic was adapted by Wright into a feature film that met with critical success but was a commercial disappointment.