Edgar Wright live-tweets UK television showing of Scott Pilgrim vs the World

The British writer-director is hopeful Channel 4 might air it as many times as ITV2 show Hot Fuzz

Upon its release in 2010, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - the adaptation of Brian Lee O'Malley's graphic novel - may have failed to set the box-office alight but received near-unanimous critical acclaim.

The film was shown on UK television in the early hours of Saturday (13 August). Among those watching was the film's director Edgar Wright who used the opportunity to live tweet along with the airing in an interactive discussion that saw him answer fan questions and reveal nuggets of fun trivia.

Michael Cera stars in the film as the titular bass guitarist who must defeat the seven exes of his new girlfriend Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in order to win her heart.

The live-tweeting all began when Wright expressed relief that it was Scott Pilgrim being shown as opposed to another Hot Fuzz repeat on ITV2.

Wright referenced reigning Best Actress Oscar winner Brie Larson (Room) who plays Pilgrim's ex-girlfriend Envy Adams in the film.

...as well as Jason Schwartzman who plays the League of Evil Exes mastermind, Gideon Gordon Graves.

Edgar Wright's next film is the comedy-crime film Baby Driver which stars Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx. It's set to be released in 2017.

The British filmmaker recently released a list of his favourite 1,000 films from over the past 100 years in cinema.