Scooby-Doo Live-Action Series on Netflix Casts Mystery Inc.
Netflix is bringing the classic mystery-solving team to life with a new live-action Scooby-Doo series. The streaming giant has announced the cast for the reimagining of the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoon, with production underway to reveal the origins of Mystery Inc.
Who’s Joining the Gang?
Tanner Hagen will star as Norville “Shaggy” Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley, and Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones. They join Mckenna Grace, who was previously announced to play Daphne Blake.
Hagen shared his excitement on Instagram, stating, “ZOINKS! So… is this even real? I’m so incredibly grateful to be able to step into the role of the iconic Shaggy Rogers in the upcoming Netflix live-action series! Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. See you soon, gang!” [Source: Deadline]
Grace playfully posted, “JEEPERSSSS, I’m so excited! The beginning of the Mystery Gang.” Jenkins expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, while Fortson shared her enthusiasm for solving mysteries with the team, calling it “a huge honor” to take on the iconic role. [Source: Deadline]
What to Expect from the Series
The series is described as a “modern reimagining” of the Scooby-Doo franchise, focusing on how the Mystery Inc. Crew first came together. [Source: Variety] The story begins with Shaggy and Daphne during their last summer at camp, where they become involved in a haunting mystery surrounding a lost Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder.
With the help of Velma and Freddy, they embark on a journey to solve the case, which threatens to expose their secrets. [Source: Variety]
Production Details
The Scooby-Doo series is written by Josh Appelbaum & Scott Rosenberg and executive produced by Appelbaum, Rosenberg, André Nemec, and Jeff Pinkner via Midnight Radio, in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. [Source: Deadline] Netflix ordered eight episodes of the series in March 2025. [Source: Variety]
The original Scooby-Doo cartoon debuted in 1969 and has since spawned three theatrical films, nearly 40 animated direct-to-video films, and over a dozen television series. This new series marks the first live-action adaptation since Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed in 2004. [Source: Deadline]