Toronto-based film ‘Scott Pilgrim’ is reuniting original cast for new anime series

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Toronto-based film ‘Scott Pilgrim’ is reuniting original cast for new anime series

BY Breanna Marcelo

March 31, 2023

Netflix announces Scott Pilgrim anime series starring the original cast from the 2010 live-action film. (Courtesy: Netflix)

Cult classic and Toronto-infused film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is returning to the screens as an anime series.

The story follows slacker and bass guitarist Scott Pilgrim who plays for a garage-rock band in Toronto. He falls in love with an Amazon delivery girl named Ramona Flowers, but quickly finds out he can only date her if he defeats her seven evil ex-boyfriends who are determined to fight for her.

On March 30, Netflix released a casting announcement trailer revealing the entire original gang from the 2010 live-action will be reprising their roles in the film.

This includes Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin, and more. Canadian actor Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead will voice their roles as Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers.

🚨🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL!🚨🚨

Announcing Scott Pilgrim, an anime series voiced by the cast of the 2010 film!

It comes from executive producers Edgar Wright, Bryan Lee O’Malley, and BenDavid Grabinski and is animated by Science Saru. pic.twitter.com/8iyZuaj6eL
— Netflix (@netflix) March 30, 2023

The film and anime series are based on the action packed, fantasy, romance-loaded graphic novels of Canadian author and comic book artist Bryan Lee O’Malley. Animation studio Science SARU is leading the production, while Mally and BenDavid Grabinski will create, write and executive produce the anime remake.

“They’ve all gone on to do incredible things, but to me, they’re family,” O’Malley said to Netflix Tudum.

Edgar Wright, who directed the 2010 film, will also serve as an executive producer.

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

One of the proudest, most enjoyable achievements of my career was assembling the dynamite cast of Scott Pilgrim. Since the film’s release in 2010 we’ve done Q&As and charity read throughs, but there was never the occasion to reunite the gang on an actual project. Until now…
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) March 30, 2023

Wright says this is a project fans have wanted for years. Now that it’s finally happening, the internet is blowing up with excitement.

THEY GOT THE ENTIRE CAST BACK??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

THAT'S INSANE WHAT WOW
THIS IS GONNA RULE https://t.co/DmtKB0mkmd
— Saltydkdan (@saltydkdan) March 30, 2023

THEY GOT THE MOVIE CAST BACK TOO???

THIS IS GONNA GO SO HARD!! https://t.co/ri3PnavOrH
— ✨ Terry Thee Stallion ✨ (@terry12539) March 30, 2023

SHUT TF UP! I AM ABOUT TO MAKE THIS EVERYONE'S PROBLEM!

(i love the movie an unhealthy amount if you can't tell) https://t.co/93qnhUeAF5
— 🪐captain annabelle 🐋 (@aerobelle_39) March 30, 2023

The music composer for the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World video game, Anamanaguchi, will also be scoring the anime with Joseph Trapanese.

Scott Pilgrim holds a special place for Toronto fans in particular, as the movie and plot are set in the city. Some filming locations include Lee’s Palace, Pizza Pizza (outside Bathurst station), Sneaky Dee’s, Casa Loma, University of Toronto, Rockit Club among others.

That was the Pizza Pizza at 558 Bloor Street West in Toronto. It’s opposite the now sadly defunct Honest Ed’s store. Is the Pizza Pizza join still there? Toronto, please confirm. #ScottPilgrim #WatchWithTheAcademy pic.twitter.com/95q6XeHBkH
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) May 21, 2020

I bought my first Scott Pilgrim book in the goodwill store the characters shop at

That goodwill doesn’t exist anymore and Toronto is a condo development hellscape now but it will be fun to look back and pretend 🥲 https://t.co/jCsNRQ2U6T
— MJ (@somanyjets) March 30, 2023

“Everyone is putting their heart and soul into this thing and we’re having the most fun making it,” O’Malley said. “It’s hilarious. It’s emotional. It’s visually stunning. The action scenes will blow your mind. And there might be a few surprises along the way.”

The release date for the Scott Pilgrim anime series has yet to be announced.