Late actor Kevin Conroy’s posthumous role in Netflix’s upcoming Devil May Cry series has been revealed, earning praise from creator Adi Shankar and Dante’s voice actor, Johnny Yong Bosch.
As highlighted by IGN, the latest Devil May Cry trailer offers a glimpse of Conroy’s character, VP Baines, which is believed to be one of his final roles. Conroy, renowned for voicing Batman in TV shows, films, and video games, passed away in 2022 at the age of 66.
Was recorded before he passed. No AI used, Mr. Conroy gave [an] amazingly nuanced performance. It was both a pleasure and an honor to work with him.
Shankar wrote on TwitterAdvertisement
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Bosch, who voices Dante in the Netflix series after previously portraying Nero in the Devil May Cry video games, added,
It was an honor to work alongside Kevin Conroy for the upcoming DMC series. A true legend. Batman: The Animated Series redefined cartoons for me. For those wondering, our recording sessions took place a few years ago – animation takes quite some time to complete.
Devil May Cry arrives on Netflix on April 3, already impressing fans with its Limp Bizkit-backed opening and striking style. Viewers have analyzed previous trailers, with many speculating that Studio Mir’s adaptation will be based on the Devil May Cry 3 prequel manga.
The cast also features Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady, Robbie Daymond as Vergil, and the late Tony Todd, who passed away in November, in one of his final roles.