'Scooby-Doo: Origins' live-action series first look unveiled, production begins
Los Angeles, April 24
Netflix has finally unveiled the first look of its upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series, also announcing its official title.
Based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera, the series has been titled 'Scooby-Doo: Origins', with production beginning in Atlanta, reported Deadline. It is dubbed as a modern-day reimagining of the fan-favourite mystery-solving group of teenagers and their special dog, Scooby.
At their final summer at camp, friends Shaggy (Tanner Hagen) and Daphne (McKenna Grace) get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder.
Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma (Abby Ryder Fortson) and Freddy (Maxwell Jenkins) set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.
Created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, the 'Scooby-Doo!' franchise was launched in 1969, with the duo's first animated series, 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!'
The series, which introduced supernatural mystery-solving teens - Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Shaggy Rogers, and their talking Great Dane Scooby-Doo. It was originally aired on CBS from 1969-76, and later moved to ABC until 1986.
For the upcoming Scooby-Doo live-action, Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Andre Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Adrienne Erickson, and Toby Haynes also executive produce.
— ANI
Reader Comments
McKenna Grace as Daphne? That's a solid casting choice! But honestly, I'm more curious about how they'll handle Scooby in live-action. CGI or real dog? Either way, as long as they keep the Mystery Machine and the laugh, I'm in.
Okay, I'm skeptical. Another reboot of a beloved classic? The 2002 live-action movies were fun, but this 'modern reimagining' could go either way. Hope it's more 'Stranger Things' and less 'Riverdale.' Just don't ruin Shaggy's vibe.
Wait, they're changing the origin story? The friends meeting at summer camp instead of school? That actually sounds refreshing. And the idea of Scooby as a lost puppy witnessing a supernatural murder—dark but intriguing. Let's see if Netflix pulls it off.
As a 90s kid who grew up on 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' I'm both excited and nervous. The OG was perfect—simple, funny, with just enough spookiness. This new series better not forget the comedy and friendship at its core. Also, where's Scrappy-Doo? 😄
I hope they keep the original 'meddling kids' spirit alive. That's what made the show timeless—ordinary teens solving mysteries with wit and teamwork. Just please, no unnecessary romance between Fred and Daphne; let's focus on the mysteries! 🕵️♂️
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