Believe it or not, Brie Larson rocked out back in 2010’s Scott Pilgrim vs the World. Yup, way before her Oscar or Captain Marvel days, she played Envy Adams, lead singer of Clash at Demonhead.
You probs remember lil’ Envy – she was Scott’s ex and fronted her band. But did Larson belt out those tunes? We were determined to get to the bottom of this musical mystery once and for all.
Read on for the shocking truth about Brie’s “golden” pipes in Scott Pilgrim. We’ll spill the tea on her career path and how this flick was an early hint of her obvious skills.
Brie Larson’s Breakout Role in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
We were first introduced to Brie Larson as Envy Adams, the ex-girlfriend of Michael Cera’s title character in the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
While Larson was already working as an actress at this point, her memorable turn as Envy helped launch her into mainstream recognition.
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In Scott Pilgrim, we get to see Larson show off her singing chops during a battle of the bands competition.
Her character, the lead singer of the band The Clash at Demonhead, performs a rendition of “Black Sheep” by Metric. Larson’s sultry and angsty performance proves she has some serious pipes and star power.
A Breakout Role That Stole the Show
Though only in a few scenes, Larson stole the show as Envy Adams in Scott Pilgrim. She commanded the screen as the aloof and vindictive ex. It’s no surprise she then starred in big movies like Room, Kong: Skull Island and Captain Marvel just years later.
As one of Scott Pilgrim’s most memorable parts, Envy Adams was Larson’s breakthrough. This role showed her talent and put her on the path to becoming a huge star. Larson will likely be on screen for years ahead.
Larson’s Musical Talent Showcased as Envy Adams
Brie Larson did her own singing for her role as Envy Adams in the movie. We were fans and surprised to learn this. Larson showed off her great voice during Envy’s songs “Black Sheep” and “It’s Getting Boring by the Sea”.
Envy was the lead singer of the band Clash at Demonhead. She was also Scott Pilgrim’s ex and the one who broke his heart. Larson had to become Envy with all that background. Her singing really helped make the character come alive on screen.
Larson put in the work to make Envy’s songs memorable.
Brie Larson took singing lessons to prepare for her role as Envy Adams in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. The songs were made for the movie with her vocals in mind. Her sultry pop voice perfectly fit Envy and showed contempt for Scott.
We were amazed by Larson’s transformation into Envy. Between costumes, makeup and stage presence, she became a rock star. Her song “Black Sheep” exudes sensuality and spite. Larson gave an unforgettable, show-stopping performance showing her musical talent and acting skills for an iconic character like Envy.
While a quirky film, Larson’s musical performances as Envy stood out. We hope she uses her great singing voice in more roles and proves she has the talent to command any scene.
Wrapping Up
So Brie Larson lip-synced and didn’t actually belt out the tunes in Scott Pilgrim vs The World, she still brought the rock star vibes as Envy Adams. Metric may have done the real singing, but Larson sold it like she was up there shredding on stage.
Comment below if you were shocked to find out the truth about her musical moments in Scott Pilgrim. And keep tuned for more movie magic secrets!