REMEMBER the animated “Scooby-Doo” series we watched on our television screens as kids? It will soon have a live-action series adaptation, which will be available on Netflix!
The global streaming platform announced its first live-action “Scooby-Doo” series, with Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg serving as its showrunners.
“Mystery Inc. is back in business! We’re excited to bring Scooby-Doo to TV as a live-action series for the first time,” said Peter Friedlander, vice president of scripted series at Netflix.
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.”
The new “Scooby-Doo” series is a collaboration between Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
“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,” said Clancy Collins White, president of creative affairs at Warner Bros. Television.
The new “Scooby-Doo” show is the latest addition to Netflix’s growing list of beloved franchises-turned-live-action-series, following “ONE PIECE,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and “Wednesday.”
Logline and cast
Viewers have seen a group of teens and a Great Dane named Scooby-Doo, traveling in their Mystery Machine van and solving mysteries involving supernatural creatures. However, they have not witnessed how this mystery-solving group comes together.
This is where the forthcoming “Scooby-Doo” live-action series enters.
According to Netflix, the new project is a modern reimagining of the iconic “Scooby-Doo” franchise, centering on two old friends—Shaggy and Daphne—teaming up with science buff Velma and strange yet handsome guy Fred to solve the mystery of a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder.
As of writing, actors who will bring life to the characters of the forthcoming “Scooby-Doo” series have yet to be announced.
Its exact release date is also kept under wraps, but it will air on Netflix with eight episodes.
Currently, the two seasons of “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” are available for Filipino viewers on Netflix.
Previous adaptations
The “Scooby-Doo” franchise has over a dozen animated series, beginning with “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” in 1969.
It also had three theatrical films: “Scooby-Doo” in 2002, “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” in 2004, and “Scoob!” in 2020.
The 2002 and 2004 live-action films starred Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, and Linda Cardellini as Velma.
Meanwhile, the 2020 animated movie featured the voices of Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo, Will Forte as Shaggy, Gina Rodriguez as Velma, Zac Efron as Fred, and Amanda Seyfried as Daphne.
Aside from series and films, the “Scooby-Doo” franchise also had video games and comic book versions.
