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Netflix Announces Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series: Meet the Cast!

3/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix is set to launch a live-action Scooby-Doo series.
Maxwell Jenkins will play Fred, Abby Ryder Fortson will play Velma, Tanner Hagen will play Shaggy, and Mckenna Grace will play Daphne.
The eight-episode series will explore Mystery Inc.'s origins during their final summer at camp.
Warner Bros. Television is producing the series with Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg as showrunners.
Filming is planned for late April 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, and a premiere date has not yet been announced.

History

Historical Context

"Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" debuted on September 13, 1969, created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears for Hanna-Barbera. The show introduced Mystery Inc. and became a cultural icon, spawning over 50 adaptations. The upcoming live-action series by Warner Bros. Television aims to explore the origins of these characters, reflecting the franchise's enduring popularity and the trend of reviving classic shows for new audiences.

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Story summary

Netflix is set to launch a live-action Scooby-Doo series.
Maxwell Jenkins will play Fred, Abby Ryder Fortson will play Velma, Tanner Hagen will play Shaggy, and Mckenna Grace will play Daphne.
The eight-episode series will explore Mystery Inc.'s origins during their final summer at camp.
Warner Bros. Television is producing the series with Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg as showrunners.
Filming is planned for late April 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, and a premiere date has not yet been announced.

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