‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Netflix Series Rounds Out Main Cast

Netflix's live-action "Scooby-Doo" series, titled "Scooby-Doo: Origins," has finalized its main cast. Filming is currently underway in Atlanta, with a planned premiere in 2027. Maxwell Jenkins will portray Fred Jones, Tanner Hagen will play Norville "Shaggy" Rogers, and Abby Ryder Fortson is cast as Velma Dinkley. Iylah Luell Elias will star as Daphne Blake, and Mateo Sanders will be Scooby-Doo. The series aims to explore the origin stories of these iconic characters. The production is a significant undertaking for Netflix, which is expanding its family-friendly content library. The casting announcement follows months of speculation and auditions. The creative team behind the series has expressed enthusiasm for bringing these beloved characters to a new generation. The show's development signifies a renewed interest in classic animated properties being adapted for live-action formats.