A Scott Pilgrim anime is on the way from Netflix starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, and all of the original movie cast as voice actors.
A casting announcement trailer released on YouTube finally confirmed the long-rumoured series, and alongside a familiar background and sound, a ton of familiar names popped up on screen.
Cera is returning as the titular Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead is back as Ramona Flowers, alongside Mark Webber as Stephen Stills (he’s the talent), Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Johnny Simmons as Young Neil, Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, Ellen Wong as Knives Chau, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Larson as Envy Adams, and Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells.
The show will also feature at least a few evil exes, as Evans is back as Lucas Lee alongside Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel, Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram, Mae Whitman as Roxy Richter, and Jason Schwartzman as Gideon Graves.
Original comic author Bryan Lee O’Malley will executive produce, write, and act as showrunner alongside BenDavid Grabinski, while Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World co-writer, director, and producer Edgar Wright will serve as executive producer.
“Original creator Bryan Lee O’Malley, along with writer BenDavid Grabinski have conjured up an anime series of Scott Pilgrim that doesn’t just expand the universe, but also…well, just watch it.,” said Wright. “I’m more than happy to announce that I have helped coax the entire original cast back to voice their characters on this epic new adventure. You are in for a treat.”
No release date has been announced, and the show is still awaiting an official title, but the trailer does promise that it’s “coming soon”.
The original Scott Pilgrim film was released in 2010 and became a fan favourite thanks to its completely over the top storyline, ridiculous characters, and snappy humour.
In our 8/10 review, IGN said: “Wright’s first cinematic outing without co-writer Simon Pegg or actor Nick Frost blends elements from movies, TV, comic books and videogames, creating a pop-culture cocktail that is fun, funny and deliciously offbeat.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer and acting UK news editor. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
