Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is an upcoming animated streaming television series developed by Bryan Lee O'Malley and BenDavid Grabinski for Netflix. The series is based on the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels written and drawn by O'Malley, with the cast of the 2010 film adaptation reprising their roles. The series is scheduled for release on November 17, 2023.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
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Genre
Based onScott Pilgrim
by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Developed by
  • Bryan Lee O'Malley
  • BenDavid Grabinski
Written by
  • Bryan Lee O'Malley
  • BenDavid Grabinski
Directed byAbel Góngora
Voices of
Music by
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Japan
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Cinematography
  • Hikari Itou
  • Yoshihiro Sekiya
EditorKeisuke Yanagi
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix

Voice cast
See also: List of Scott Pilgrim characters

Production

Development
Bryan Lee O'Malley created the graphic novel series and serves as co-showrunner

In January 2022, it was reported that Netflix and Universal Content Productions were developing an anime series based on the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley;[1] at the time, Netflix had ordered several other anime and animated projects based on popular properties.[2] O'Malley was announced as showrunner, writer, and executive producer alongside BenDavid Grabinski, with animator Abel Góngora directing. Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall, who directed and wrote the 2010 live-action film adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, were also involved with the anime and serve as executive producers. The animation production is provided by Science Saru.[1] In March 2023, it was announced that the series had officially been green-lit,[3] with Wright noting that it expanded the Scott Pilgrim universe.[4]

Casting
See also: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World § Casting

On March 30, 2023, Netflix released a cast announcement video, confirming that the cast of the 2010 film would reprise their roles.[5][3] Wright had assembled the actors for the film and helped convince them all to return for the anime.[6] He reflected that casting and working on the film was "one of the proudest and most enjoyable achievements of [his] career".[6] They had previously reunited for 10th anniversary events, with the team reportedly excited to have another project in the Scott Pilgrim universe to create.[6][7] Shota and Keita Saito, the actors who portrayed the Katayanagi twins in non-speaking roles in the film, were not mentioned in the cast announcement;[4] it was subsequently announced that Julian Cihi will voice both twins.[8] The production confirmed that further cast members would be announced later.[9]

Writing

When O'Malley and Grabinski began writing the series, they wanted to capture the spirit of the comics and movie, but still update things in the near two-decades since the comics original publication. Some of these changes include changing Ramona's job from a delivery girl for Amazon to delivering DVDs for Netflix and also expanding on the backstories of the evil-exes.[10]

Music

Joseph Trapanese will serve as the composer for the series and Anamanaguchi, who had provided music for the film's video game adaptation, will be providing songs.[6]

Release

Wright posted on social media that its release was "imminent" on March 30, 2023, while discussing the cast.[4] It was announced in August that same year by Netflix that the series will release on November 17 and will consist of eight episodes.[11][12]

References
  1. Kit, Borys (January 7, 2022). "Scott Pilgrim Anime Series in the Works From UCP, Netflix (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
  2. Otterson, Joe (January 7, 2022). "'Scott Pilgrim' Anime Series in Development at Netflix". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  3. Rice, Lynette (March 30, 2023). "Netflix Orders New Anime Series Based On 'Scott Pilgrim'; Original Cast From 2010 Movie To Voice". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  4. Travis, Ben (March 30, 2023). "Scott Pilgrim Anime Series Is 'Imminent' With Entire Cast Returning, Confirms Edgar Wright". Empire. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. Scott Pilgrim The Anime | Cast Announcement. Netflix. March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via YouTube.
  6. Otterson, Joe (March 30, 2023). "'Scott Pilgrim' Netflix Anime Series Reunites Film's Cast, From Michael Cera to Chris Evans". Variety. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  7. Parkel, Inga (March 31, 2023). "Edgar Wright announces original Scott Pilgrim cast to reunite in anime adaptation". The Independent. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  8. Tinoco, Armando (October 14, 2023). "'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off': Netflix Drops Full Trailer Of Anime Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  9. Monroe, Jazz (March 30, 2023). "Scott Pilgrim Anime Series Coming to Netflix, Voiced by Original Film Cast". Pitchfork.
  10. Collis, Clark (September 13, 2023). "Go behind the scenes of 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'". EW.com. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  11. Eddy, Cheryl (August 16, 2023). "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off in First Look at Netflix's New Anime Series". Gizmodo. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  12. Scorziello, Sophia (August 16, 2023). "'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Teaser: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and More Original Cast Return for Anime Series". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
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