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Besides the iconic Resident Evil series, which has received numerous adaptations into various media, including movies, TV, and even podcasts at this point, the Devil May Cry franchise is also one of the most successful of CAPCOM’s IPs. Though recognized as one of the greatest gaming series ever made, Devil May Cry hasn’t really received the same amount of studio-adoration as Resident Evil. Not that it wasn’t adapted into other media since there was a reasonably voice-acted Japanese-style animated series in 2007, but most of those adaptations weren’t backed up by powerful distribution companies.
In 2018, Adi Shankar, who previously worked on Netflix’s Castlevania, teased the possibility of Devil May Cry receiving an animated series at Netflix. The news was confirmed by the streaming giant approximately one month later, and there hasn’t really been much talk about the project since then. This has since changed as Netflix dropped an announcement trailer, proving that the project has seen some development behind the scenes.
Now that we’ve finally received a taste of the thrilling action that awaits us upon the series’ release, the Devil May Cry fandom is ecstatically discussing which aspects of DMC Netflix might adapt. In the spirit of stoking the fires of anticipation, here are five things from the Devil May Cry video games we hope get directly translated into the Netflix series.
J.D. Morrison
J.D. Morrison was the only side character from 2007’s Devil May Cry: The Animated Show that was adapted into a Devil May Cry video game. CAPCOM obviously had a change of heart when it came to Morrison’s depiction, and instead of modeling the character as a Caucasian man, as he’s portrayed in the anime, Devil May Cry V introduces Morrison as an older, more experienced African-American man who provides the Devil May Cry agency with information.
Both his character design in the game and his voice acting depict Morrison as a middle-aged man within the game’s storyline. There was some controversy surrounding the actor voicing Morrison in Devil May Cry V, and if Netflix chooses to bring in Morrison in its own adaptation, we’d like to hear a more suitable voice actor for the role. Keith David seems like an excellent choice.
Agni and Rudra
Besides Dante’s iconic Rebellion—the sword that was bestowed upon him by his father, the Dark Knight Sparda—Agni and Rudra are quite possibly the best weapon set in 2006’s Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening. Collectively known as Firestorm, Agni and Rudra are a pair of living twin demon swords sealed away by Sparda himself in Temen-ni-gru, and they serve as the guardians of the Firestorm Chamber.
Unlike most demons, which are belligerent towards humans just by their nature within the confines of the DMC series, Agni and Rudra are quite courteous and only attack Dante after he demands that they let him through their gate. After he defeats them, they ask to be taken with him as Devil Arms, to which Dante agrees to only under the condition that they remain quiet. Though Dante later sold them as Devil’s Arms as they constantly annoyed him, it would be nice to see these two silly and overly-chatty swords in Netflix’s adaptation.
More of Trish and Lady
The details surrounding the upcoming Devil May Cry anime from Netflix still remain tightly under wraps, but Adi Shankar has already confirmed that we’re looking at a multi-season series, much like Castlevania. Producing multiple seasons would allow Netflix to dive deeper into the Devil May Cry lore and explore its numerous characters, such as Trish and Lady.
Trish was initially introduced in the original Devil May Cry game as an ally to Dante, but it’s later revealed that she’s a demoness created by Mundus to look identical to Dante’s mother (whom he has vague memories of) to lure and kill Dante. She’s eventually defeated by Dante, and later joins the Devil May Cry agency, and becomes a devil hunter alongside our stylish protagonist.
Lady, on the other hand, was introduced in Devil May Cry 3 as a human seeking revenge against her father for seeking demonic ascension. She teams up with Dante and eventually joins the Devil May Cry agency. Needless to say, both she and Trish are playable characters who are very significant to the series’ narrative, and while we’re likely to see them in the upcoming adaptation, we’d like to see the show explore their origins a bit further or for the characters to get more screen time than they got in video games.
Dante’s Awakening
Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening takes place a whole decade before the events of the first game, with Dante just opening his Devil May Cry devil-hunting agency. He’s initially portrayed as a carefree and very self-confident character who becomes entangled in the conflict instigated by his brother Vergil. The two eventually clash mid-game, and Vergil defeats Dante and stabs him with Dante’s own sword, Rebellion, which is believed to have the ability to unite both man and devil.
Unintentionally, Dante’s blood unlocks the seal on the sword, which awakens Rebellion, which, in turn, awakens Dante’s Devil Trigger—a special power that allows demons and demon-hybrids to release their inner supernatural potential and assume their demonic form. Adapting this whole event into the upcoming anime could provide the necessary character development that follows the awakening of Dante’s innate demonic powers.
Vergil
Vergil is the older twin brother of Dante and the main antagonist of the Devil May Cry franchise, and we’d like to see him in the upcoming anime as well. In the narrative, Vergil and Dante go their separate ways following the death of their mother, Eva, with Vergil rejecting his humanity and embracing his demonic heritage, in contrast to Dante. Following the events of Devil May Cry 3, he was enslaved by Mundus and trapped inside one of Machiavelli’s Black Knight Armors, becoming Nelo Angelo, one of the bosses and a primary rival to Dante in the original Devil May Cry.
Honorable Mention: Sin Devil Trigger
The Sin Devil Trigger is a second demonic transformation form, which is often referred to as the True Devil transformation. It was originally available in Devil May Cry 2 only, but following Dante’s absorption of both Rebellion and Sparda (the sword), Dante unlocks his true potential, a Sin Devil Trigger—a form powerful enough to confront the mighty Demon King. As a result of his transformation, both Rebellion and Sparda are reforged inside Dante into a whole new sword called Devil Sword Dante.
Unfortunately, beyond the short announcement trailer, Netflix has not shared any further details about the DMC animated series, such as the release date or whether the series would adhere to the narrative from the video games. Whatever the case may be, the universe of Devil May Cry features some of the most fantastic things in gaming, and our “5 Things” list is way too short to account for all of them. Hopefully, fans of the Netflix original fare better.
5 Things from the Devil May Cry Video Games We Hope Gets Directly Translated into The Netflix Series
Besides the iconic Resident Evil series, which has received numerous adaptations into various media, including movies, TV, and even podcasts at this point, the Devil May Cry franchise is also one of the most successful of CAPCOM’s IPs. Though recognized as one of the greatest gaming series ever made, Devil May Cry hasn’t really received the same amount of studio-adoration as Resident Evil. Not that it wasn’t adapted into other media since there was a reasonably voice-acted Japanese-style animated series in 2007, but most of those adaptations weren’t backed up by powerful distribution companies.
In 2018, Adi Shankar, who previously worked on Netflix’s Castlevania, teased the possibility of Devil May Cry receiving an animated series at Netflix. The news was confirmed by the streaming giant approximately one month later, and there hasn’t really been much talk about the project since then. This has since changed as Netflix dropped an announcement trailer, proving that the project has seen some development behind the scenes.
Now that we’ve finally received a taste of the thrilling action that awaits us upon the series’ release, the Devil May Cry fandom is ecstatically discussing which aspects of DMC Netflix might adapt. In the spirit of stoking the fires of anticipation, here are five things from the Devil May Cry video games we hope get directly translated into the Netflix series.
J.D. Morrison
J.D. Morrison was the only side character from 2007’s Devil May Cry: The Animated Show that was adapted into a Devil May Cry video game. CAPCOM obviously had a change of heart when it came to Morrison’s depiction, and instead of modeling the character as a Caucasian man, as he’s portrayed in the anime, Devil May Cry V introduces Morrison as an older, more experienced African-American man who provides the Devil May Cry agency with information.
Both his character design in the game and his voice acting depict Morrison as a middle-aged man within the game’s storyline. There was some controversy surrounding the actor voicing Morrison in Devil May Cry V, and if Netflix chooses to bring in Morrison in its own adaptation, we’d like to hear a more suitable voice actor for the role. Keith David seems like an excellent choice.
Agni and Rudra
Besides Dante’s iconic Rebellion—the sword that was bestowed upon him by his father, the Dark Knight Sparda—Agni and Rudra are quite possibly the best weapon set in 2006’s Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening. Collectively known as Firestorm, Agni and Rudra are a pair of living twin demon swords sealed away by Sparda himself in Temen-ni-gru, and they serve as the guardians of the Firestorm Chamber.
Unlike most demons, which are belligerent towards humans just by their nature within the confines of the DMC series, Agni and Rudra are quite courteous and only attack Dante after he demands that they let him through their gate. After he defeats them, they ask to be taken with him as Devil Arms, to which Dante agrees to only under the condition that they remain quiet. Though Dante later sold them as Devil’s Arms as they constantly annoyed him, it would be nice to see these two silly and overly-chatty swords in Netflix’s adaptation.
More of Trish and Lady
The details surrounding the upcoming Devil May Cry anime from Netflix still remain tightly under wraps, but Adi Shankar has already confirmed that we’re looking at a multi-season series, much like Castlevania. Producing multiple seasons would allow Netflix to dive deeper into the Devil May Cry lore and explore its numerous characters, such as Trish and Lady.
Trish was initially introduced in the original Devil May Cry game as an ally to Dante, but it’s later revealed that she’s a demoness created by Mundus to look identical to Dante’s mother (whom he has vague memories of) to lure and kill Dante. She’s eventually defeated by Dante, and later joins the Devil May Cry agency, and becomes a devil hunter alongside our stylish protagonist.
Lady, on the other hand, was introduced in Devil May Cry 3 as a human seeking revenge against her father for seeking demonic ascension. She teams up with Dante and eventually joins the Devil May Cry agency. Needless to say, both she and Trish are playable characters who are very significant to the series’ narrative, and while we’re likely to see them in the upcoming adaptation, we’d like to see the show explore their origins a bit further or for the characters to get more screen time than they got in video games.
Dante’s Awakening
Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening takes place a whole decade before the events of the first game, with Dante just opening his Devil May Cry devil-hunting agency. He’s initially portrayed as a carefree and very self-confident character who becomes entangled in the conflict instigated by his brother Vergil. The two eventually clash mid-game, and Vergil defeats Dante and stabs him with Dante’s own sword, Rebellion, which is believed to have the ability to unite both man and devil.
Unintentionally, Dante’s blood unlocks the seal on the sword, which awakens Rebellion, which, in turn, awakens Dante’s Devil Trigger—a special power that allows demons and demon-hybrids to release their inner supernatural potential and assume their demonic form. Adapting this whole event into the upcoming anime could provide the necessary character development that follows the awakening of Dante’s innate demonic powers.
Vergil
Vergil is the older twin brother of Dante and the main antagonist of the Devil May Cry franchise, and we’d like to see him in the upcoming anime as well. In the narrative, Vergil and Dante go their separate ways following the death of their mother, Eva, with Vergil rejecting his humanity and embracing his demonic heritage, in contrast to Dante. Following the events of Devil May Cry 3, he was enslaved by Mundus and trapped inside one of Machiavelli’s Black Knight Armors, becoming Nelo Angelo, one of the bosses and a primary rival to Dante in the original Devil May Cry.
Honorable Mention: Sin Devil Trigger
The Sin Devil Trigger is a second demonic transformation form, which is often referred to as the True Devil transformation. It was originally available in Devil May Cry 2 only, but following Dante’s absorption of both Rebellion and Sparda (the sword), Dante unlocks his true potential, a Sin Devil Trigger—a form powerful enough to confront the mighty Demon King. As a result of his transformation, both Rebellion and Sparda are reforged inside Dante into a whole new sword called Devil Sword Dante.
Unfortunately, beyond the short announcement trailer, Netflix has not shared any further details about the DMC animated series, such as the release date or whether the series would adhere to the narrative from the video games. Whatever the case may be, the universe of Devil May Cry features some of the most fantastic things in gaming, and our “5 Things” list is way too short to account for all of them. Hopefully, fans of the Netflix original fare better.
BET+ is once again bringing culture to Christmas with 12 new films and specials heading to the service this holiday season! From musical dramas and romantic comedies to action-packed thrillers and the always hilarious Ms. Pat, there’s something for everyone on your list on BET+
Featuring all-star talent, like Tami Roman, Tichina Arnold, Vivica A. Fox and Skyh Black, fan favorites, like Jasmine Guy, Terrence Carson and Dorien Wilson, triple threats like Serayah, Romeo Miller, Macy Gray, MC Lyte and Tamar Braxton, and a roster of directors and writers of color, like Robin Givens, Debbie Allen and Terri J Vaughn, these authentic Black stories will provide some genuine Christmas cheer all season long.
November 2
A Wesley Christmas Wedding
When the Wesley family gets back together for a glorious Christmas Wedding, they must overcome the shenanigans of a Momzilla, a few crazed exes and new family additions – some wanted, and others tolerated – before the betrothed couple says, “I do.”
- Cast: Dorien Wilson, Jasmine Guy, Terrence “TC” Carson, Loren Lott, Terayle Hill, Valerie Pettiford, Judi Johnson. Kiki Haynes, Kevin Savage,, Mike Merrill, Aaron Spears, Rolonda Rochelle, Skylar Mitchell and Red Grant
- Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
- Writers: Bree West and Chazitear
- Executive Producers: Chuck and Bree West of OCTET Productions and Devin Griffin and Jerry Leo for BET+
- Co-Executive Producers: Marvin Neil and Lorisa Bates
- Co-Producers: Chazitear, John Baldasare, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez and Noelle Broussard
- Genre: Family / Drama
Heart for the Holidays
Hardworking businesswoman Rachel travels to the small town of Cheverly for a life-saving heart transplant. Fate connects her with a heart donor, Ms. Sims, who tragically dies in a car accident. In Cheverly, Rachel crosses paths with Amy, who also received an organ from the same donor. As Rachel attempts to leave the town, an inexplicable force keeps her bound to Cheverly, and she discovers a deep affection for the community. Amidst her journey, Rachel unexpectedly falls in love with Scott, Amy’s brother
- Cast: Erica Peeples, Kyle Lowder, Starletta DuPois, Chuck Inglish, Lanelle Cooper, Leila Weisberg, and introducing Asia Harmony.
- Director: David Mitch Parks
- Writers: Erica Peeples, David C. Bernat and Lori Beth Bernat
- Executive Producers: Damien Douglas, Kevin Weisberg,Philip B. Goldfine and Devin Griffin and Jerry Leo for BET+
- Co-Executive Producers: Marvin Neil and Lorisa Bates
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez and Noelle Broussard
- Producers: Erica Peeples, Binh Dang, Erica Steele
- Genre: Drama
November 9
Christmas Angel
Troubled R&B megastar Angel St. James is the face of every major magazine and news outlet. However, when her fake happiness peaks, she is forced to face her reality. While driving to get away for a few days, her car breaks down on a desolate road. A simple stranger offers to help fix her car. She decides to step out on faith and enjoy Christmas with this random stranger and his 8-year-old daughter. She discovers the magic of Christmas, love, and the family she always wanted.
- Cast: Skyh Black, DaniLeigh, Romeo Miller, Elise Neal, Tamar Braxton, Daniel O’Reilly, Iris Gasper
- Director and Writer: LazRael Lison
- Executive Producers: Devin Griffin and Jerry Leo for BET+
- Co-Executive Producers: Marvin Neil and Lorisa Bates
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez and Noelle Broussard
- Producers: Tatiana Chekhova and LazRael Lison of Summer House Pictures, Charles F. Porter
- Genre: Family / Drama / Romance / Music
November 16
Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas
On Christmas Eve, a hardened detective and her DA boyfriend are both informed that each other has been kidnapped. As the world closes for the holiday, they are locked out of their computers and phones and must follow the demands of the menacing voice giving them orders. This leads to a snowy night of cat and mouse thrills as the two fight for their survival.
- Cast: Mishael Morgan, Leland B. Martin, Vivica A. Fox , Melyssa Ford, Preacher Lawson
- Director: Nicole G. Leier
- Writer: Jennifer Snow and Nicole G. Leier
- Executive Producers: Beth Stevenson, Nancy Yeaman, Stan Hum and Devin Griffin and Marvin Neil and Rene Rodriguez-Lopez for BET+
- Producer – Myles Milne, Jess Reis
- Genre: Action / Thriller / Suspense
November 23
The Ms. Pat Show Holiday Episode “Father Christmas”
Pat tries to give Terry the perfect Christmas by finding his real father. When she can’t track him down, she and Denise embark on a wild Plan B involving a mall Santa.
- Cast: Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Theodore Barnes, Briyana Guadalupe, Vince Swann, and Brittany Inge
- Director: Debbie Allen
- Writer: Patrick Walsh
- Executive Producers: Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, Jordan E. Cooper, Francie Calfo, Brian Grazer, Pamela Oas Williams, Lee Daniels, Deborah Evans, Jon Radler
- Co-Executive Producer: Mary Lou Belli, Natalie Berkus
- Producers: Erin Smithey, Latisha Fortune, Jahil Fisher
- Co-Producer: Nicole Carrasco
- Genre: Comedy
So Fly Christmas
After being stood up at the altar on Christmas Eve, Wyvetta loses her love on her favorite holiday. To show solidarity, Wyvetta’s best friend, Dione, suggests that the two of them renounce love. Things become complicated when Dione falls for a mild-mannered record store owner and tries to keep it under wraps.
- Cast: Tichina Arnold, Tami Roman, Robert Christopher Riley, Laurissa Romain, Jackee Harry, Tommy Davidson, Michael Colyar
- Director: Terri J Vaughn
- Writer: Clarence William IV
- Executive Producers: Summer Crockett Moore, Tony Glazer and Maureen Guthman, Devin Griffin and Jerry Leo for BET+
- Co-Executive Producers: Lorisa Bates and Marvin Neil
- Producers: Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Marc Johnson
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Noelle Broussard, Rene Rodriquez
- Associate Producer: Anthony Commodore
- Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
November 30
A Royal Christmas Surprise
Riley is planning the perfect Christmas for her soon to be husband, Mandla. As Riley’s family hosts Mandla’s South African royal parents in Kentucky, Riley receives a surprise from Mandla that will jeopardize her plans with her future husband.
- Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Thapelo Mokoena, Abena Ayivor , Sello Maake Ka- Bcube, Trisha Mann-Grant, Tony Grant, Andi Anderson, Andrae Bicy
- Director: Beautie Masvaure
- Writers: Charlie Mihelich and Beautie Masvaure
- Executive Producers: Maureen Guthman, Billy Dundee, Jennifer Freeman and Devin Griffin and Jerry Leo for BET+
- Co-Executive Producers: Marvin Neil and Lorisa Bates
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez and Noelle Broussard
- Producers: Chevonne O’Shaughnessy and George Shamieh
- Genre: Romance / Family / Drama
The Christmas Ringer
After her career is derailed by her manager-fiancé, the reigning Princess of Christmas and defunct R&B singer retreats to her family’s home for the holidays where her mother convinces her to direct the family’s ragtag church choir so they can win a Christmas Choir Competition.
- Cast: Trenyce, Kelly Price, Tyler Lepley, Chrisette Michelle, Arischa Connor, Q Parker, Akbar V, Tamika Scott, Jarrett Michael Collins
- Director: Patricia Cuffie Jones
- Writer: Patricia Cuffie Jones and Gregory Adams
- Story by: Gregory Adams
- Screenplay by: Patricia Cuffie Jones and Gregory Adams
- Produced by: Swirl Films and Eric Tomosunas
- Executive Producers: Gregg McBride, Abbey MacDonald, Ron Robinson, Devin Griffin, Brian Rikuda, Jerry Leo
- Co-Executive Producer: Nick Roses, Marvin Neil, Lorisa Bates
- Producers: James Seppelfrick, Keith Neal, Jimmy Watson
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Noelle Broussard, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez
- Genre: Romance / Drama / Faith / Music
December 7
Never Alone for Christmas
When Lauren gets cold feet and calls off her wedding to Miles, neither had dreamt they would be forced to spend Christmas alone. Unbeknownst to the other, each winds up at the same Cajun Christmas retreat for singles with someone new on their arms.
- Cast: Mignon Von, Allen Maldonado, Macy Gray
- Writer and Director: Kenny Young
- Story by: Kenny Young, Phil James, Ned Nalle and Grits Carter
- Executive Producers: Devin Griffin and Jerry Leo for BET+
- Producers: Ned Nalle, Phil James, Stuart Kosh, Grits Carter
- Co-Executive Producers: Marvin Neil, Lorisa Bates, Stephanie Payne, Derick Halliman, Jacques Wiley, Wayne Witherspoon, André Holzendorf, Margaret Johnson-Holzendorf
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez and Noelle Broussard
- Produced by: A Copper Beeches/Wainwright Park Media Production
- Original Songs: Never Gonna Be Alone for Christmas and Santa’s Vent
- Genre: Drama / Comedy / Romance
December 14
Christmas Rescue
A man abducts the love of his life from her holiday-themed wedding in a desperate last attempt to win her back.
- Cast: Robin Givens, Raven Goodwin, Donny Carrington, Catfish Jean, Mario Van Peebles, Cameron Bailey, Samantha Neyland Trumbo
- Director: Billy Givens-Jensen
- Writers: Shateka Johnson, Robin Givens and Billy Givens Jensen
- Produced by: Swirl Films and Eric Tomosunas
- Executive Producer: Robin Givens, Ron Robinson, Devin Griffin, Brian Rikuda, Jerry Leo
- Co-Executive Producers: Abbey MacDonald, Marvin Neil, Lorisa Bates
- Producers: Gold D. Morgan, Keith Neal, Jimmy Watson, James Seppelfrick
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Noelle Broussard, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez, David Eubanks
- Genre: Romance / Comedy
Favorite Son Christmas
After the death of their father, Blain has taken over the Graceway Church as Pastor, but their finances are in dire straits. Looking to the Jubilee to save the day, First Lady Rita suggests a SO GIFTED reunion to rouse the necessary ticket sales. Will the brothers and their wives overcome old gripes and truly reconcile for this Christmas reunion to be successful?
- Cast: Tank, Darrel Walls, Loren Lott, Serayah, Lisa Arrindell, MC Lyte, Jekalyn Carr, Anthony Evans
- Director: Robin Givens
- Writer: Patricia Cuffie Jones
- Story by Tiffany Warren
- Produced by: Swirl Films and Eric Tomosunas
- Executive Producers: Tiffany Warren, Lorisa Bates, Devin Griffin, Brian Rikuda, Jerry Leo
- Co-Executive Producers: Marvin Neil, John Baldasare, Abbey MacDonald
- Producers: Wes Cyphers, Jimmy Watson, Ron Robinson, Keith Neal
- Co-Producers: Rene Rodriguez-Lopez and Noelle Broussard, David Eubanks
- Creative Producer: William Givens-Jensen
- Genre: Faith / Family / Music / Drama
December 21
Whatever It Takes
It’s Thanksgiving weekend, snow is falling, Christmas is on the horizon and the promises of the New Year are near. Navigating careers, life and the nuances of friendship, five women bond over the imperfections in their love lives. The holidays bring some of them their greatest wishes and others their most profound losses.
- Cast: Tami Roman, Kandi Burruss, Brely Evans, AJ Johnson, Rayan Lawrence, Kendrick Cross, Stevie Baggs Jr, Zuri James
- Director: Taliah Breon
- Writers: Tu-Shonda Whitaker and Amaleka McCall
- Produced by: Roman Ramsey Productions and Swirl Films
- Executive Producers: Tami Roman, Jill Ramsey, Eric Tomosunas, Ron Robinson, Devin Griffin, Brian Rikuda, Jerry Leo
- Co-Executive Producers: Abbey MacDonald, Nick Roses, Marvin Neil, Lorisa Bates
- Producer: Gold D. Morgan, Keith Neal, James Seppelfrick, Abbey Macdonald
- Co-Producers: John Baldasare, Noelle Broussard, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez
- Genre: Family / Drama / Romance