Edgar Wright talks Scott Pilgrim, his love for Toronto, and his best advice for filmmakers

Director Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead) talks to Tom Power about Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, a new animated spin-off of his beloved film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Plus, he tells us what it’s been like to watch the cast of that movie go on to build massive careers, and where he draws his directorial inspiration from.
00:00 - The music of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
01:40 - Did you know the movie was a flop upon release?
02:50 - Gaining a cult following
04:29 - Stellar cast
08:25 - Toronto love and Easter eggs
13:21 - Edgar's inspiration
17:47 - Advice for young filmmakers
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[@sodaverde]

This movie made me want to make movies.

[@jmccartney2007]

Every time I watch the movie I like it more. At first it was "it's ok, but I liked the books more" but now I love the movie and have seen it maybe 5-6 times. It's packed with little moments that you might not catch the first (or second or third or fourth) time. This was a fun interview.

[@lukeshioshio]

So that's why the song sounds like a demo! I was legit wondering why it is mixed the way it is because I watched the show on headphones. Makes a lot of sense and very cool fun fact

[@ivsido]

Someone pls tell Edgar that Pizza Pizza on Bloor and Bathurst is very much alive.

[@lw1391]

I think he's confusing it with the pizza pizza on bloor and spadina a few blocks west of there, which was not the one in the movie but is (or was) nearby.

[@arboldesertico5790]

THANKS FOR THIS!

[@Shdwtrev]

The show was great!

[@phantomfire8228]

7:00

[@TopCheeseBarDown]

Why does Tom say Toronto like an American would say it?? You don't pronounce the second T! Every Canadian knows that.

[@gregory-of-tours]

Trahna