Netflix's Scott Pilgrim Anime Series Voice Cast Announced

A Netflix anime series adaptation of ‘Scott Pilgrim’ is officially in the works, with original cast members Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Aubrey Plaza, and more officially returning.

This is not a drill! This is happening!

After much musing over the years about there being potential for an anime adaptation of ‘Scott Pilgrim’, I’m thrilled to say one is IMMINENT, with the whole cast back together and… you are going to lose your minds. pic.twitter.com/LyB7EIlcUD
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) March 30, 2023

According to Netflix, the anime is based on the comic series Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O’Malley, starring the cast of the 2010 film, who lend their voices to their iconic characters. The series is executive produced by Edgar Wright and animated by Devilman Crybaby studio Science Saru.

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Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Anime Series Cast:

Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers
Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells
Ellen Wong as Knives Chau
Alison Pill as Kim Pine
Mark Webber as Stephen Stills
Johnny Simmons as Young Neil
Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim
Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers
Chris Evans as Lucas Lee
Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram
Mae Whitman as Roxy Richter
Brie Larson as Envy Adams
Jason Schwartzman as Gideon Graves
Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World was released in 2010, directed by Edgar Wright, based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The film follows, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), a slacker and bassist in the band Sex Bob-omb, as he falls in love with Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a mysterious and enigmatic girl who has recently moved to Toronto. In order to win Ramona’s heart, Scott must defeat her seven evil exes in a series of epic video game-inspired battles. Along the way, Scott must also confront his own insecurities and immaturity, as well as navigate the complexities of his relationships with his bandmates, friends, and ex-girlfriend Knives Chau (Ellen Wong).

“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.” (Via IGN)