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Netflix Orders First Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series

The eight-episode origin story will explore how Mystery Inc. first came together, with a modern reimagining of the beloved franchise.

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Overview

  • Netflix has officially greenlit an eight-episode live-action Scooby-Doo series, marking the franchise's first live-action TV adaptation.
  • The series will serve as an origin story, detailing how Shaggy, Daphne, Velma, Freddy, and Scooby-Doo first teamed up to solve their initial mystery.
  • Set during a summer at Camp Ruby-Spears, the plot centers on a Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder.
  • Greg Berlanti, known for 'Riverdale' and 'The Flash,' will executive produce alongside Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, who will also serve as writers and showrunners.
  • No casting decisions or release date have been announced, but the series aims to balance nostalgia for longtime fans with a fresh take for new audiences.