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‘Netflix’s highly anticipated anime series reunites the original cast from ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ and premieres on November 17.’
Netflix has released the official trailer for its highly anticipated Scott Pilgrim anime series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. The eight-episode series brings back the original cast from the 2010 movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and features Bryan Lee O’Malley, the creator of the comics, as a co-writer and executive producer. Edgar Wright, the director of the movie, is also on board as an executive producer. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is set to premiere on November 17.
The upcoming show will continue the story of Scott Pilgrim, a 23-year-old bass player for Sex Bob-Omb, as he battles his new love interest’s seven evil exes. While the series will draw inspiration from the comics and movie, the creators have stated that it will not be a direct adaptation. In an interview with Netflix’s companion site Tudum, Edgar Wright mentioned that O’Malley’s idea for the show was more adventurous than expected.
The original cast, including Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers, will be reprising their roles in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Other returning actors include Kieran Culkin, Ellen Wong, Brie Larson, Chris Evans, and Aubrey Plaza. The series will also feature music by Anamanaguchi, the band known for the soundtrack of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game. The action-packed trailer, set to the Mortal Kombat theme, is generating significant hype for the upcoming release.