Scooby-Doo Netflix live-action series has officially cast its core group of characters, confirming the actors who will portray the iconic Mystery Inc. team in a new origin story.
Netflix announced that Mckenna Grace will play Daphne Blake, Tanner Hagen will take on Shaggy Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson will portray Velma Dinkley, and Maxwell Jenkins will play Fred Jones.
The project marks a new live-action interpretation of the long-running franchise, focusing on how the group first comes together to solve a mystery.
A modern origin story set at summer camp
The Scooby-Doo live-action series is described as a modern reimagining of the mystery-solving group’s early days.
The story begins during the characters’ final summer at camp, where Shaggy and Daphne become involved in a case tied to a lost Great Dane puppy. The dog may have witnessed a supernatural event connected to a murder.
As the mystery develops, they are joined by Velma, described as pragmatic and scientific, and Fred, introduced as a newcomer. Together, the group investigates a case that gradually reveals hidden connections between them.
The cast bringing Mystery Inc. to life
Netflix confirmed four lead roles for the Scooby-Doo Netflix live-action series:
- Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake
- Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers
- Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley
- Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones
The casting establishes the central group ahead of the series’ production, with additional characters and casting details not yet announced.
Creative team and production background
The series is led by showrunners, writers, and executive producers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, working under their Midnight Radio banner.
Executive producers also include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman for Berlanti Productions, alongside André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Adrienne Erickson for Midnight Radio. Toby Haynes serves as an executive producer and will direct the first episode.
The project is produced by Warner Bros. Television, continuing its longstanding involvement with major scripted series across multiple platforms.
A long-running franchise enters a new format
The Scooby-Doo live-action series builds on a franchise that has spanned more than 50 years.
The property has included multiple animated series, feature films, and home entertainment releases. The new series adapts the concept into a live-action format focused on the characters’ origins.
Part of Netflix’s wider franchise-driven slate
Netflix has continued to invest in recognizable properties and long-running franchises.
The platform’s slate includes series such as Wednesday, ONE PIECE, Stranger Things, and Bridgerton, each tied to existing fanbases and expanded through new storytelling formats.
The Scooby-Doo live-action series joins this lineup, bringing a well-known brand into a serialized format designed for streaming audiences.
Key Details
- Release date: Not yet announced
- Format: Live-action series
- Cast: Mckenna Grace (Daphne Blake), Tanner Hagen (Shaggy Rogers), Abby Ryder Fortson (Velma Dinkley), Maxwell Jenkins (Fred Jones)
- Showrunners/writers: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg
- Executive producers: Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Adrienne Erickson, Toby Haynes
- Production companies: Berlanti Productions, Midnight Radio
- Studio: Warner Bros. Television
- Director (Episode 1): Toby Haynes
- Source material: Scooby-Doo franchise
- Premise: A modern origin story following the first mystery that brings the iconic group together