Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: Re-Casting The Main Characters 10 Years Later

Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel series has gained a strong cult following since its release in 2010. Its bizarre mix of video game aesthetics and comic-inspired cinematography did not sit well with reviewers or filmgoers, resulting in a box office flop.

Since then, however, Scott Pilgrim vs the World has become a favorite among fans of Wright’s signature style and humor, and it has spawned one of the best arcade-style games in recent history. With the film’s recent 1oth anniversary, interest has been renewed, and you can’t help but wonder how different the film would have been if the cast had been different.

10 Logan Lerman as Scott Pilgrim

Best known for his roles in the Percy Jackson series of teen fantasy films and the book-to-film adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Lerman has since gone on to prominent parts in Fury and Darren Aronofsky’s Noah.

Known for playing an outcast and mildly geeky character, he would perfectly fit Scott’s self-deprecating, albeit lovable, personality. He would also bring a self-assured air that Michael Cera did not have and which many fans of the comics have argued for.

9 Anya Taylor-Joy as Ramona Flowers

Proving her status as one of the most sought-after actors in the industry in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, Anya Taylor-Joy has received several prestigious accolades (including a Golden Globe and Screen Actor’s Guild award) for her work in both film and television.

She would be more than perfect as the free-spirited and independent Ramona, as evidenced by roles in The Witch, Split, and The Miniaturist.

8 Kyle Mooney as Gideon Graves

A Saturday Night Live cast member since 2013, Kyle Mooney has proven time and again that he has the comedic chops and acting talent to be the lead villain in an over-the-top-film like Scott Pilgrim.

Not only does he closely resemble Gideon, Mooney would no doubt jump at the opportunity to come away from the “friendless nerd” trope that he has been typecast in since his debut.

7 Olivia Liang as Knives Chau

Now known as the heroic Nicky Shen in the CW’s martial arts program, Kung Fu, Liang is a relative newcomer with only a handful of guest appearances and bit parts in well-known television programs. Her fire and tenacity shown in Legacies as well as Kung Fu would match the proud groupie of Scott’s band, Sex Bob-omb.

Knives starts out as being totally head-over-heels in love with Scott, but after he “forgets” to break up with her before moving on to Ramona, her darker side emerges.

6 Bo Burnham as Wallace Wells

Scott’s roommate, Wallace, was a scene-stealer when the film was released, and there are few actors who could fill Kieran Culkin’s shoes.

However, the writer and performer known for the independent film hit, Eighth Grade, seems more than capable. Burnham is perhaps primarily known for supporting roles in Promising Young Woman and The Big Sick, and every time he brings a likability and the sort of kind-hearted snark Wallace needs to thrive as a character.

5 Zendaya as Julie Powers

This young actor has become a household name since her early days in the music industry and a starring role in Disney Channel’s Shake It Up. With roles in high-profile blockbusters like the Spider-Man franchise for Marvel Studios and the upcoming sci-fi epic Dune, she is on her way to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Her sharp sense of humor and cool demeanor are inherently endearing, and this would more than match the cold socialite that is Julie Powers.

4 Awkwafina as Kim Pine

With kudos from her lead role in The Farewell, not to mention a fan-favorite performance in Jumanji: The Next Level, the rapper-turned-actor could easily be seen as Sex Bob-omb’s bitter, sardonic drummer.

As Scott’s former girlfriend, Kim holds a fair amount of resentment towards him, and her commentary on his love life throughout the film is both humorous and brutal. Plus, fans can already hear Awkwafina shout, “We are Sex Bob-omb!”

3 Taylor Swift as Envy Adams

Taylor Swift needs little introduction. With the release of her album Reputation in 2017, the singer-songwriter proved that not everything she wrote had to be sunshine and rainbows, and the sort of dark pop-punk attitude she displayed in her lyrics matches Envy’s character exactly.

Envy herself re-invents her image after brutally dumping Scott and sending him into turmoil, taking on a “bad girl” image. She plays the part of the secondary protagonist in the film, and she is a constant reminder of Scott’s failures.

2 Andrew Dismukes as Young Neil

Although relatively unknown when compared to SNL heavyweights like Kenan Thompson or Kate McKinnon, Dismukes is a newly featured player for the live sketch show.

He has been nominated for several writing awards for his comedic work, and after viewing his portfolio of sketches in which he has appeared as a rather awkward and endearing character, Dismukes could properly portray Sex Bob-omb’s second groupie, Young Neil.

1 Douglas Booth as Stephen Stills

Booth gained public attention with his portrayal of love-interest Mister Darcy in the horror comedy Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. This British actor has also had starring roles in Jupiter Ascending and the Mary Shelley biopic, Mary Shelley.

He has proved himself as a competent actor over a handful of projects, and he also bears a striking resemblance to Stephen as he appears in the Scott Pilgrim books.

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