Unveiling the Star-Studded Lineup: A Complete Cast Guide to the Animated Scott Pilgrim Netflix Series

Summary

The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off cast reunites the original movie cast, ensuring the characters are represented as they were written and drawn in the graphic novels.

The anime series enhances the original graphic novels by incorporating elements of the comic's 8-bit video game-inspired artwork. In both the live-action and animated adaptations of Scott Pilgrim, the talented voice cast, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Ellen Wong, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, and Mark Webber, breathes life into their respective characters.

The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off brings together the complete cast of the 2010 film, each reprising their roles from the original adaptation. Based on the immensely popular graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World follows the eponymous character as he takes on his new girlfriend Ramona Flowers' seven evil exes. The movie boasts a talented cast of burgeoning stars and perfectly captures the hipster ethos that defined the late-2000s and early-2010s. Over a decade later, with nods to the comic's 8-bit video game-inspired visuals, the Scott Pilgrim universe is primed for an anime series on Netflix.

Every single part in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is impeccably cast to embody the characters as they were envisioned by O'Malley's words and illustrations. Even after many years, the actors from the film adaptation remain closely associated with their Scott Pilgrim roles, and the anime series would have been incomplete without their return. Thankfully, the anime brings the entire cast of the Scott Pilgrim movie back together. What's even better is that the series isn't constrained by the technical limitations of live-action production or the structure of a feature film, allowing for a deeper exploration of the original graphic novels. Here is a guide to the voice cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, featuring the characters they portray in both the live-action and now animated versions of Scott Pilgrim.

Michael Cera As Scott Pilgrim

Michael Cera portrays Scott Pilgrim in the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Cera brings the comic book character to life on the anime screen, providing the voice for Scott Pilgrim. Scott is a socially awkward individual who is willing to go to great lengths for the love of Ramona Flowers. Similar to the movie adaptation, the comic version of Scott is portrayed as someone who mistreated his former partners, including cheating on his girlfriend Knives with Ramona. As he battles Ramona's evil exes in order to win her heart, he undergoes a profound transformation, ultimately striving to improve himself.

Cera, a Canadian actor, embarked on his career as a child actor. He gained recognition for his role as George Michael Bluth in the television series Arrested Development before starring in various teen films of the 2000s, such as Superbad and Juno. During the 2010s, Cera primarily focused on independent films while occasionally taking on roles in Hollywood productions, including providing the voice for Robin in The Lego Batman Movie. As an experienced actor and musician, he later lent his voice to the protagonist in the animated children's film Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, set to be released in 2022. Some notable films in Cera's repertoire also include Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Youth in Revolt, and his participation as one of the Kens in Barbie, set to premiere in 2023.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead As Ramona Flowers

Mary Elizabeth Winstead portrays the character of Ramona Flowers in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Ramona, the enigmatic rollerblading girl who occupies Scott's dreams, is burdened with seven nefarious exes that he must defeat in order to win her heart. The original Scott Pilgrim movie depicted Ramona as aloof and distant, whereas the comics elaborated on her emotional struggles, caused by her ex Gideon's manipulation. Additionally, Ramona possessed the ability to travel through subspace, a power coveted by Gideon for his own malevolent purposes.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, originally from North Carolina, assumes the role of Ramona in the film adaptation. Prior to her involvement in Scott Pilgrim, Winstead showcased her talent in Disney's 2005 superhero film Sky High as Gwen Grayson. She gained prominence as a "scream queen" in the 2000s through her roles in Black Christmas (2006), Final Destination 3, and Death Proof (2007). Winstead's career has since flourished with appearances in both films and television, notably starring in the critically acclaimed 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) and the third season of Fargo. She also brought the character of DC Comics' The Huntress to life in the 2020 film Birds of Prey. Recently, Winstead led the cast of the 2021 Netflix movie Kate and is set to portray Hera Vullaby in the upcoming 2023 film Ahoska.

Kieran Culkin As Wallace Wells

Kieran Culkin, younger brother of famous child star Macaulay Culkin, has joined the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off as the character Wallace Wells. In the movie, Wallace serves as Scott Pilgrim's gay roommate and voice of reason. While delivering sarcastic remarks and offering valuable advice to Scott, Wallace also plays a bigger role in the original comics. In the comics, he suddenly starts communicating with Scott at school and becomes a mentor figure for him before his battles. Additionally, Wallace has a psychic boyfriend named Mobile in the comics.

As part of the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off cast, Kieran Culkin reprises his role as Wallace Wells after portraying him in live-action. Culkin began his acting career alongside his famous brother in the 1990 film Home Alone, playing the character Fuller McCallister. He continued to act as a child star until 2002 when his true acting potential was showcased in the film Igby Goes Down. After taking a break from acting, Culkin achieved substantial success on television, with three Emmy nominations and a Critics Choice Award win for his performance as Roman Roy in HBO's Succession.

Ellen Wong as Knives Chau

In Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Ellen Wong portrays Knives Chau, a character who is Scott's ex-girlfriend and is cheated on with Ramona. Despite maintaining friendships with the rest of the band, Knives harbors resentment towards Scott and his new love interest, eventually becoming a minor antagonist. However, she ultimately finds new love herself. In the comics, Knives had a strong obsession with Scott which fueled her hatred towards Ramona, resulting in multiple confrontations. She also dated Young Neil at one point, a storyline that was omitted from the movie. Additionally, there was a subplot in the comics involving Knives' father attempting to harm Scott for dating his underage daughter.

Ellen Wong made her debut in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, portraying the character of Knives Chau. Interestingly, an alternate ending was considered where Knives and Scott end up together. Following her role as Knives, Wong later joined the cast of The Carrie Diaries in 2011, playing Jill "Mouse" Chen. In 2021, she appeared as Rachel in the independent comedy Best Sellers​​​​​​. Wong has also had recurring roles in the Netflix series GLOW, the Epix series Condor, and the movie The Christmas Setup.

Alison Pill As Kim Pine

Alison Pill takes on the role of Kim Pine in the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. As the drummer for Scott's band, Sex Bob-omb, Kim consistently finds annoyance in nearly everyone and everything around her, particularly Scott. In the comics, Kim holds greater significance compared to the movie, and this may be explored further in the Netflix anime series. She was one of Scott's ex-girlfriends who secretly harbored lingering feelings for him. However, she eventually accepted that Scott's heart belonged to Ramona and took it upon herself to confront him about the mistreatment he had inflicted on his past girlfriends. This served as a catalyst for Scott to become a better partner for Ramona after he triumphed over her former lovers.

Reprising her role in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Alison Pill is a Canadian actress who embarked on her acting career at the tender age of 10. She initially made appearances in independent films and television series before landing the role of Ella Gerard in 2004's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. Pill's career has encompassed a range of projects, spanning from indie films like Dan in Real Life (2007) to high-profile Hollywood productions such as Milk (2008) and Vice (2018). Notably, she portrayed Dr. Agnes Jurati in the television series Star Trek: Picard. In 2023, Pill starred in Eric Larue, marking Michael Shannon's directorial debut, and also appeared in the Apple TV+ series Hello Tomorrow.

Aubrey Plaza As Julie Powers

Aubrey Plaza portrays the character of Julie Powers in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, a role she flawlessly executed in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Julie Powers is Stacey's irritable colleague who harbors strong contempt for Scott and his relationship with Ramona. In the original comic series, she is Stephen's girlfriend and holds a deep-seated animosity towards Scott, which is further complicated by her past as Envy's former roommate and Ramona's ex-friend. Julie even joined forces with two of Ramona's malicious exes to confront Scott. Additionally, Julie has thrown various themed parties in the comics, which could potentially offer entertaining moments if incorporated into Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

Having established a notable presence within the New York comedy scene prior to her breakthrough, Aubrey Plaza initially gained recognition for her portrayal of April Ludgate in the sitcom Parks and Recreation. She continued to refine her skills through independent films like 2014's Life After Beth before venturing into more dramatic roles. Plaza's inclusion in the cast of White Lotus season 2 garnered critical acclaim, and her performance as Harper earned her a Screen Actor's Guild Award in 2022. Furthermore, she has recently taken on roles in the films Emily the Criminal (2022) and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023).

Mark Webber as Stephen Stills

Mark Webber has joined the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, portraying the character of Stephen Stills. Stephen, who is Scott's best friend and bandmate in Sex Bob-omb, mostly follows along as Scott becomes obsessed with pursuing Ramona. However, compared to the movie, the comics delve deeper into Stephen's character development. In the comics, he initially dates Julie Powers but later discovers his true sexuality, coming out to his friends and beginning a relationship with Joseph, a character absent from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World film.

Returning to his role as Stephen in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Mark Webber is an actor hailing from Minnesota, with a career that began in 1989 primarily in independent films. Prior to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Webber had numerous smaller roles and continued to focus on independent cinema, including a notable appearance in the 2015 horror film Green Room. Webber's more recent work includes a role in the 2020 action film Clover.

Anna Kendrick As Stacey Pilgrim

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off features Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, Scott's younger sister. Stacey, a part-time barista, is a valuable source of information about Ramona Flowers. She relies on Wallace for updates on Scott but has a humorous subplot in the comics where she becomes frustrated when Wallace steals her boyfriends. However, Stacey gradually becomes less significant as the story progresses, unlike other characters.

Born in Maine, Kendrick began her acting career as a child, auditioning for roles in New York City. She gained prominence for her portrayal of Jessica Stanley in the Twilight movies. Kendrick received an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in the 2009 film Up in the Air. In 2012, she landed the lead role of Beca Mitchell in the music-driven trilogy Pitch Perfect. Additionally, Kendrick is known for voicing the character Poppy in the popular Trolls franchise. She has also appeared in movies such as Alice, Darling, Noelle, The Accountant, and the Max series Love Life.

Brie Larson As Envy Adams

Brie Larson has joined the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off as Envy Adams, one of Scott's ex-girlfriends and a rock star in Clash at Demonhead. Envy is a major obsession for Scott as she dumped him just before the story begins. However, when he meets Ramona Flowers, Envy reenters his life. She has also dated Ramona's evil ex, Todd, and had a relationship with Gideon, the main antagonist of the story. Eventually, Envy reveals to Scott that he was responsible for their breakup and helps him prepare for his final battle in his journey.

Larson, a native of California, started her acting career as a child, appearing in shows like Raising Dad and Hope & Faith. She gained recognition with her role in the troubled sitcom Raising Dad in 2001, but it was her long-lasting role on the successful series United States of Tara in 2009 that brought her fame. Larson transitioned to Hollywood blockbusters with her role as Molly Tracey in 2012's 21 Jump Street, and she went on to achieve even greater success as Captain Marvel in the MCU. Her lead performance in the 2015 drama Room earned her an Oscar. In 2023, she expanded her career by joining the Fast X franchise in a prominent role.

Johnny Simmons as Young Neil

Johnny Simmons portrays the character Young Neil in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Young Neil is a supporting character in the cast, closely associated with Scott and the members of the band Sex Bob-omb. In both the comics and the movie, Young Neil's character development is limited. However, his significant moment occurs when he starts dating Knives after Scott cheated on her. A small but meaningful step towards personal growth is seen when he decides to drop the word "young" from his name, indicating his readiness to move out of Sex Bob-omb's shadow.

Born in Alabama, Simmons began his acting career with a role in the 2007 comedy Evan Almighty, where he played one of Steve Carrell's character's sons. He also appeared as Chip in Jennifer's Body (2009) and gained recognition for his performance in the indie film The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). In 2017, Simmons landed a leading role as Shane in the series Girlboss, which was his most recent role before returning for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

Jason Schwartzman As Gideon Graves

Jason Schwartzman portrays the character of Gideon Graves in the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off production. Gideon Graves serves as Ramona Flowers' ultimate and most formidable evil ex, posing a significant obstacle in her relationship with Scott. In the grand scheme of the movie, Gideon can be seen as the ultimate antagonist or "final boss." His role in orchestrating the League of Evil Exes, convincing them that Ramona is to blame for their pain, reveals his manipulative nature. Moreover, in the comics, Gideon possesses a more sinister plan, intending to exploit Ramona's subspace travel ability to control the minds of everyone on Earth.

Schwartzman is an esteemed actor with a notable background, belonging to a family deeply rooted in the film industry. He is the son of Talia Shire and the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Schwartzman's breakthrough performance came in 1998 as Max Fischer in the Wes Anderson film Rushmore. Since then, he has consistently appeared in unconventional independent films over the years. Notably, he enjoyed a successful stint on the television series Bored to Death and has maintained a collaborative relationship with Wes Anderson, featuring in acclaimed projects like the animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox. Additionally, Schwartzman had a significant recurring role in the 2022 TV series I Love That For You.

Chris Evans As Lucas Lee

In the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off cast, Chris Evans portrays Lucas Lee, a well-known professional skater who transitioned into becoming an action movie star. Lucas is one of Ramona Flowers' exes, and he is based on real-life skateboarder turned actor Jason Lee from Mallrats. Unlike the other exes, Lucas was not recruited by the League of Evil Exes and in the comics, he is depicted as the kindest of them all, although he still carries the pain of being dumped by Ramona in the past. Surprisingly, he is also the most amicable towards Scott and shows no eagerness to engage in fights. Interestingly, Lucas possesses no extraordinary abilities.

Evans, a Boston-born actor, initially gained recognition through commercials and modeling jobs before joining the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off cast. His career has since flourished immensely since his appearance in 2009's Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Prior to portraying Lucas Lee, he experienced a small breakthrough with his role as Jake Wyler in the 2001 parody film Not Another Teen Movie. However, his true breakthrough came when he became a prominent figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying the iconic comic book hero, Captain America, in the 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger. Apart from his frequent portrayal of Captain America in the MCU, Evans has also taken on roles such as Lloyd Hansen in Netflix's The Gray Man, Cole Turner in Ghosted, and is set to appear in the forthcoming films Red One and Pain Hustlers​​​​​.

Brandon Routh As Todd Ingram

Brandon Routh has joined the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, taking on the role of Todd Ingram. Todd is a member of the band Clash at Demonhead, which happens to be Envy's band. He is Ramona's ex-boyfriend and possesses powers that he gained through his vegan diet. Todd is known for his arrogance and narcissism, using his resentment towards Ramona for dumping him to antagonize Scott. He even goes as far as dating Scott's ex, Envy, despite his continuous infidelity. Todd obtained his telekinetic abilities as a result of his vegan lifestyle, with powers comparable to the Super Saiyan power-ups in Dragonball Z.

Routh began his career as a model and actor during his youth. He gained significant recognition after appearing in the music video for Christina Aguilera's "What a Girl Wants." He then went on to secure roles in popular shows such as Gilmore Girls and the soap opera One Life to Live. However, it was his breakthrough role as the iconic Man of Steel in Superman Returns (2006) that truly propelled him into the spotlight. Routh also had a recurring role on One Life to Live prior to his starring role in Superman Returns. Despite his efforts, Routh's vehicle, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, failed to achieve success in 2011, leading him to focus primarily on recurring roles in television throughout the 2010s. In addition to reprising his role as Superman in The CW's DC universe, Routh also had a recurring role in the third season of The Rookie in 2021.

Mae Whitman as Roxy Richter

Mae Whitman stars as Roxy Richter in the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Roxy is one of Ramona's exes, and the only female ex. She used to be Ramona's college roommate and is a half-ninja who taught Ramona a lot about subspace travel. Although Gideon brought her into the League of Evil Exes, she still has feelings for Ramona but despises Scott for refusing to fight her. It is Roxy's harsh criticisms of Scott's lazy attitude and indifference that spur him to evolve into the warrior he needs to be in order to win Ramona's love.

Whitman, an actor based in California, began her career as a voice actor at the tender age of two. Her mother, Patt Musick, was also a voice actor. She had an impressive early career as a voice actor, lending her talents to shows like Johnny Bravo and Superman: The Animated Series. She also made appearances in Chicago Hope and Jag as a child actor. Whitman achieved success as a child star in films like Independence Day (1996) before transitioning to roles as a teenager in movies like The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). In 2023, Whitman secured a leading role as Lindsay in the series Up Here. Additionally, she voiced the character Annie in the animated series Skull Island.

Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel

Satya Bhabha has joined the cast of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, portraying the character of Matthew Patel. Patel serves as Ramona's initial adversary, challenging Scott during a Sex Bob-omb concert and introducing him to the menacing world of evil exes. Despite their brief one-week relationship and a single kiss, Patel possesses unique powers such as summoning Demon Hipster Chicks at will, shooting fireballs, and even flying.

Originally from London, Satya Bhabha is an English actor primarily known for his television work. While Scott Pilgrim vs. The World marked one of his earliest significant roles, Bhabha has made a notable impact with recurring characters like Shivrang in New Girl, Jaren in Eastesiders, and Habib in Sense8. More recently, Bhabha has expanded his portfolio by directing two episodes of the Gossip Girl reboot. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will be Bhabha's return to acting since 2018.