Chris Evans, Brandon Routh and Brie Larson have joined the cast of the film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, adapted from Brian Lee O’Malley’s comic strip series.
The film follows a young man, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), who meets the girl of his dreams (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). But to win her heart, he must defy the wrath of her seven ex-boyfriends.
Evans plays ex-boyfriend number 2, a skater-turned-movie star. Routh plays ex number 3, a rocker with psychic powers. Larson has the role of Pilgrim’s ex-girlfriend.
Shooting will begin in Toronto.
The cast also includes Mae Whitman, Ellen Wing, Anna Kendrick, Mark Webber, Alison Pill, Johnny Simmons, Aubrey Plaza and Saty Bhabha.
The fifth book of the Pilgrim comic strip series comes out in February.
Chris Evans stars in Push, hitting theatres on February 6.