Netflix anime producer says new Devil May Cry series cast member and Batman star Kevin Conroy is posthumously “entitled to some awards here”: “His contributions to the world of animation are just vast”

Sun Apr 06 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Devil May Cry Anime Honors Late Kevin Conroy with Posthumous Role

**Los Angeles, CA** – The upcoming Netflix adaptation of *Devil May Cry* features a posthumous performance by the legendary Kevin Conroy, best known for his iconic portrayal of Batman. Showrunner Adi Shankar expressed immense gratitude and awe at working with Conroy, admitting he felt more nervous meeting the actor than he did Brad Pitt or Ryan Reynolds. Shankar described Conroy’s performance as “striking” and advocated for posthumous award consideration for his contribution to the show. The series also includes a posthumous role by Tony Todd. Shankar emphasized that both Conroy and Todd’s performances were achieved through their actual recordings, ruling out the use of AI. The *Devil May Cry* anime boasts a star-studded voice cast, further highlighting Conroy’s impactful contribution to the project.

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