This week, Netflix unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming Devil May Cry anime, revealing that the late, legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy will posthumously star in the series. This news sparked speculation about the use of AI to recreate Conroy's iconic voice. However, producer Adi Shankar quickly dispelled these rumors via a tweet, confirming that Conroy's recordings were made before his passing in November 2022 and that "no AI was used."
Shankar praised Conroy's performance, describing it as "amazingly nuanced" and expressed the honor of working with him. Conroy, best known for voicing Bruce Wayne and Batman across numerous animated films and TV shows, takes on the role of VP Baines in the Devil May Cry anime. His voice can be heard at the beginning of the trailer.
Johnny Yong Bosch, who voices Dante in the series and previously played Nero in the video games, shared his admiration for working with Conroy, calling him a "true legend." He noted that their recording sessions occurred several years ago, highlighting the time-intensive nature of animation production.Conroy's posthumous performance was previously celebrated in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 3 in July 2024. Now, fans have another opportunity to appreciate his talent following his passing at the age of 66, two and a half years ago.
According to Netflix's official synopsis, the series centers on Dante, an orphaned demon-hunter-for-hire, caught in a sinister plot to open a portal between the human and demon realms. The fate of both worlds rests on his shoulders.
Adi Shankar, who also serves as the showrunner, is recognized for his work on the Dredd film, the acclaimed Castlevania anime, and Netflix series like The Guardians of Justice and Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon. He is also set to executive produce an Assassin’s Creed adaptation.
The topic of generative AI remains a hot button issue in the entertainment and video game industries, which have faced significant layoffs recently. AI has drawn criticism for ethical and rights issues, as well as its challenges in creating content that audiences enjoy.
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