Devil May Cry (TV series)

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Devil May Cry
Genre
Created by Adi Shankar
Based on Devil May Cry
by Capcom
Country of originSouth Korea
United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies Studio Mir
Bootleg Universe
Original release
Network Netflix

Devil May Cry is an upcoming adult animated urban fantasy action television series based on the video game franchise of the same name by Capcom and part of Adi Shankar's Bootleg Multiverse. Produced by Studio Mir, the series is scheduled for a 2024 release. [1]

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Production

In late 2018, Adi Shankar announced to produce the TV series adaptation of Devil May Cry for Netflix. [2] [3] Alex Larsen was hired as a writer for the series. [4] [5] The first season will consist of 8 episodes. [6] [7] [8]

In late September 2023, the first-look teaser was released during Netflix's Drop 01 livestream. [9] Shortly after, Dante's long-time English voice actor, Reuben Langdon, revealed that he was not asked to reprise his role. [10]

Release

By September 2023, a first-look teaser trailer was released along with the news that Studio Mir would be producing and animating the series. [9] [11]

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