The trailer for upcoming Netflix animated series Devil May Cry has unveiled the first footage of Kevin Conroy's posthumous role, following his death in 2022.
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The actor, best known for voicing Batman in various DC projects including the iconic Batman: The Animated Series, is heard in the first trailer for the upcoming series.
Conroy plays VP Baines in the series, which is based on the video game of the same name.
Paying tribute to the late star, the show's creator Adi Shankar shared a message on X (formerly known as Twitter), saying it "was recorded before he passed".
Shankar added: "No AI used. Mr. Conroy gave [an] amazingly nuanced performance. It was both a pleasure and an honour to work with him."
Johnny Yong Bosch, who voices Dante in the series and who voiced Nero in the game, added: "It was an honour to work alongside Kevin Conroy for the upcoming DMC series.
"A true legend. Batman: The Animated Series redefined cartoons for me.
Kevin Conroy attends presser for Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images
"For those wondering, our recording sessions took place a few years ago – animation takes quite some time to complete."
Devil May Cry follows demon hunter Dante and his attempts to thwart various demon invasions of Earth.
The official Netflix synopsis reads: "When a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world's best hope for salvation."
The trailer has already impressed fans, with many clamouring to see the final result on Netflix after it was first announced in 2018.
The series also stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Hoon Lee, Chris Coppola and Tony Todd.
Devil May Cry will be released on Netflix on 3rd April.
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
