By India McCarty
Netflix’s live-action SCOOBY-DOO: ORIGINS has officially started production!
“Based on the characters from Hanna-Barbera, the upcoming series is a modern reimagining of the beloved group of teens and their very special dog, exploring the terrifying first case that brings Mystery Inc. together for good,” a press release from Netflix announced.
The series follows childhood friends Daphne (McKenna Grace) and Shaggy (Tanner Hagen) as they uncover a mystery involving a Great Dane puppy during their final summer at camp. Enlisting the help of townie Velma (Abby Ryder Fortson) and new kid Freddy (Maxwell Jenkins), the group set out to solve the mystery.
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“Mystery, Inc. is back in business!” Peter Friedlander, vice president of scripted series for Netflix, said in a statement about the series. “We’re excited to bring SCOOBY-DOO to TV as a live-action series for the first time.”
He continued, “The beloved franchise has had an impact on pop culture that is undeniable — it’s rich with universal themes of friendship that generations of fans have long embraced. Together with creative powerhouses Berlanti Productions and Midnight Radio, we’re committed to delighting longtime fans and opening up a world of groovy adventures for a new era of meddling kids.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with our longstanding partners at Berlanti Productions and with Midnight Radio to bring the legendary SCOOBY-DOO franchise to a live-action series for the first time,” Clancy Collins White, president of creative affairs for Warner Bros. Television, added. “It’s no mystery why audiences continue to love these iconic characters after more than a half century. We’re excited for a new generation to discover Mystery Inc. And we’re grateful to our partners at Netflix for the opportunity.”
This isn’t the first time Mystery, Inc. has received the live-action treatment; in 2002, a live-action SCOOBY-DOO movie premiered, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini and Matthew Lillard.
Lillard recently shared his thoughts on the Netflix SCOOBY series, telling ScreenRant that he “did reach out to [the show’s crew] and say, ‘Anything I can do to help.’”
“To me, that’s one of the greatest parts of my life, and that franchise is so important to kids,” the actor shared. “Shaggy sort of represents the beauty of storytelling to me: a kid being scared and getting over his own fear. The whole show is about friendship. I think it’s a really special property, so if I can help give pointers to whoever’s playing Shaggy next, I’m happy to do that.”
SCOOBY-DOO: ORIGINS is expected to premiere some time next year.
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