Pilgrim Casting Continues

On January 20th, 2009
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a graphic novel adapted by Edgar Wright, nabbed new cast members Chris Evans, Brandon Routh and Brie Larson for Universal.
The story follows a young slacker Scott Pilgrim played by Michael Cera, who meets the woman of his dreams played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead.  Yet he finds he can win her heart only by battling and defeating her seven evil ex-boyfriends.

The graphic books, by Bryan Lee O’Malley, are feature romance, teen angst and plenty of fantastical action involving a large supporting cast. The fifth book of the series is set to hit the shelves in February according to Hollywood Reporter.

Evans is set to play Lucas Lee, evil boyfriend No. 2, a pro skateboarder-turned-movie star, while Routh is set to play Todd Ingram, third evil boyfriend, a rocker with vegan psychic powers.

Larson is set to play Envy Adams, Pilgrim’s ex-girlfriend, for whom he still has feelings.

Other cast members include Mae Whitman as Roxy Richter, the fourth ex, Ellen Wong as Knives Chau, a female who is half-ninja, who is dating Pilgrim when he meets his dream girl; and Anna Kendrick as Pilgrim’s sister.

The casting continues with Mark Webber playing Stephen Stills, a member of Pilgrim’s rock band. Alison Pill is the band’s drummer and Johnny Simmons is Young Neil, the band’s biggest fan. Aubrey Plaza plays Webber’s on-again off-again girlfriend.

Finally, Satya Bhabha is set to play an ex-boyfriend who can summon demon hipster girls at will.

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