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  • ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Season 2 Unlikely

    ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Season 2 Unlikely

    Sadly, it seems that Netflix’s reputation is starting to lead to many creatives not even giving long-term storytelling a chance. One of the latest new additions in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has been released on the streaming service that gives a unique spin on the iconic cult classic film and comic, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. While the ending does includes a little hint at what could happen in a second season which would be original material, the series creator hints that a sequel season is unlikely.

    In an interview with RollingStone, Bryan Lee O’Malley talked bout the anime adaptation of the series that saw the cast of the original film return to voice their characters. Even Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aubrey Plaza, Kieran Culkin, and more returned but it seems they approached the project as if it was a single season to begin with.

    People are always complaining about how shows get canceled after 1 season. So we hedged our bets immediately, and tried to make a self-contained 1 season.

    Bryan Lee O’Malley

    It’s a shame as the series has style and definitely would offer some great storytelling if we had more from the show moving forward. There’s a lot about the mystical world of Canada worth exploring as Scott and Ramona Flower’s relationship gets further explored. Though there’s an ending hinting at a potential continuation, O’Malley has confirmed it was more a tongue-in-cheek reference towards post-credit sequences overall.

    Source: Rolling Stones

  • ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Cast Reunites for Netflix Anime Series

    ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Cast Reunites for Netflix Anime Series

    The cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is reuniting for Netflix’s anime series of the same name, lending their voices to their characters. The series features Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, and eleven original cast members.

    Bryan Lee O’Malley is joining forces with BenDavid Grabinski to write and executive produce the project. “We can’t wait for fans and newcomers alike to see what our partners at Science SARU and we have been cooking up,” O’Malley said in a statement given to Variety, adding “It’s going to be a wild ride.” Edgar Wright, the film’s director, co-writer, and producer, is also adding his name to the executive producer list.

    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World follows Scott, a struggling musician in Toronto, Canada who has his sights on landing a record deal but falls in love with a girl with insanely evil ex-partners. A release date for the project is pending.

    Source: Variety

  • Netflix Developing a ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Anime Adaptation

    Netflix Developing a ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Anime Adaptation

    The cult phenomenon that is Scott Pilgrim is once again being primed for an adaptation, only this time it will look a little bit different. Netflix, along with Universal Content Productions, is developing a new take on the fan-favorite franchise in the form of an anime adaptation. The show, which has yet to receive a full series order, is currently being written by Bryan Lee O’Malley, the original artist, and creator of the comic book that started it all. He will also serve as an executive producer on the anime with BenDavid Grabinski, who previously worked as the showrunner on Nickelodeon’s revival of Are You Afraid of the Dark?.

    This will be the second major adaptation of the graphic novel series that ran from 2004 to 2010. It follows the life of the titular character, a part-time musician and full-time slacker, as he falls in love with the highly mysterious Ramona Flowers and goes to war with her powerful “seven evil exes”. Acclaimed director Edgar Wright adapted the concept into a 2010 live-action film titled Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, a project which has since become a staple in the genre.

    Audiences hold the movie, which starred Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, to a high standard. The bar for a new adaptation will be understandably high, but fans should feel good about the inclusion of O’Malley in the creative process. It’s also worth noting that the pages of the Scott Pilgrim comics feel incredibly well suited to the anime style and should help to deliver a truly unique series for viewers.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter