Ahead of the streaming premiere of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Netflix is releasing a short teaser video for the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s novel Scott Pilgrim.
ReedPop has confirmed that Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is one of the shows that will get its own panel at the upcoming 2023 New York Comic-Con. Taking place at the Javits Center on October 14 at 12:15 p.m., Scott Pilgrim Takes The outside panel will feature hosts BenDavid Grabinski and O’Malley as they conduct a Q&A with fans . Additionally, Grabinski and O’Malley will also treat attendees to an exclusive look at the upcoming anime series, which comes more than a decade after the original graphic novel was adapted into a series .
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was first announced by Netflix in January 2022, with Japanese animation studio Science SARU (Japan Sinks 2020, Star Wars: Visions) on board to produce the anime spinoff. The project is written and created by O’Malley and Grabinski, who both serve as executive producers along with Scott Pilgrim and world director Edgar Wright. Just like the graphic novel and 2010 film, the anime continues to follow the complicated love life of 20-something bass player Scott Pilgrim. After meeting the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, Scott’s mundane life in Toronto changes when he suddenly finds himself in a video game-style duel with seven evil exes. by Ramon.
The anime will also reunite the all-star cast of the 2010 adaptation, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, etc. According to Wright , he could easily get everyone to reprise their roles in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off because the cast could maintain their close friendships with each other. “I’m happy to be able to tell everyone that we’ve finally found a way to continue the adventure,” he said. “Seeing (and hearing) everyone return to their roles is truly a joy.”
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will expand on the characters’ backstories
In a previous interview, O’Malley and Grabinski confirmed that Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will explore the backstory and personalities of other characters beyond their relationship with Scott. Unlike the original source material, Ramona Flowers is expected to receive more character development in the anime. Additionally, O’Malley promises more scenes with his seven evil exes, which is something he regrets not doing in his graphic novel series.
O’Malley has previously clarified to fans that Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will not be an exact adaptation of his beloved novel. “I don’t know who needs to hear this but… Those aren’t books,” he said. “I wrote them and you can read them anytime. This chapter is new in many ways. DO NOT expect a word-for-word remake. There will be many interesting surprises.”
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off premieres November 17, exclusively on Netflix.
Source: ReedPop via New York Comic-Con website
