Netflix Announces All-New Scott Pilgrim Anime Series Featuring the Original Film Cast
Let’s skip the pleasantries and get straight to business: There’s MAJOR NEWS!
Netflix is making a Scott Pilgrim anime series with the original cast from the 2010 film! I've been a massive fan of the movie since forever, and I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about this announcement. But, as a true fan, I'm also a little scared. Will Netflix deliver on the anticipation they will stoke, or will they leave us all disappointed like they've done in the past with some of their original animes?
So, let's start with a little background. "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is literally one of my favorite movies of all time. It's a super cool adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels, and it's got everything I love - romance, action, comedy, and, of course, video games! The film's unique visual style and stellar performances from Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and the rest of the cast just made me fall head over heels for this quirky universe.
Now, don't get me wrong - I love Netflix. I've spent countless hours binge-watching their shows, but when it comes to their original animes, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Sure, they've had some hits like "The Dragon Prince" and (parts of) "Castlevania," but they've also had their fair share of letdowns. I mean, I can't be the only one who felt like some of their animes seemed rushed and just didn't live up to the hype, right?
I'm legit freaking out at the thought of seeing Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers back in action, voiced by the original cast, no less! But, I've got this nagging worry that Netflix might once again hype up the series and then underdeliver the final product. I'm seriously praying that they do justice to the world of Scott Pilgrim and give us the quality content we fans deserve. I mean, Edgar Wright is back as a producer, but is he doing anything more than hanging out with the cast or promoting the series? I sincerely hope so.
Here's what I'm hoping for:
A fresh take on the Scott Pilgrim universe that stays true to the original material.
Amazing visuals and action sequences that rival the epicness of the 2010 film.
A deeper dive into the characters' stories and relationships (because we can't get enough of Scott and Ramona's love story!).
But here's what I'm scared of:
Netflix rushing the production and sacrificing quality in the process.
Overhyping the series, only to leave fans disappointed with an underwhelming final product.
Remember what happened with Netflix’s live-action Avatar series? They built-up the hype, pissed off the show’s original creators, and then they left the project citing a “negative and unsupporting” environment during their time working with Netflix. That bubble burst pretty hard and now fans of the original show are more nervous than excited.
At the end of the day, all we can do is keep our fingers crossed and hope that Netflix nails the Scott Pilgrim anime series. I know there are a ton of fans out there who share my excitement (and fears) for this project. Let's just hope that Netflix understands the weight of our expectations and delivers a show that does justice to the fantastic world of Scott Pilgrim. I'm rooting for you, Netflix. Please don't let us down!
If you’re excited too, please let me know in the comments below! I’m not writing this just to beat Timmy Boy to the punch and publish this first! haha
