‘Scooby Doo’ Live-Action Netflix Series Reveals First Look at Crime-Solving Canine, to Premiere in 2027
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- Netflix unveiled a first‑look clip of its upcoming live‑action series “Scooby‑Doo: Origins,” confirming a 2027 premiere.
- Netflix is filming the series in Atlanta.
- Maxwell Jenkins was cast as Fred Jones, joining Tanner Hagen (Shaggy), Abby Ryder Fortson (Velma) and Mckenna Grace (Daphne) as the Mystery Inc. team.
- Paul Walter Hauser will appear in an undisclosed role.
- Josh Appelbaum serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer, with Scott Rosenberg, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman also executive producing; Warner Bros. Television will produce.
Why it matters: Netflix expands its franchise slate with a high‑profile live‑action adaptation, aiming to attract family audiences and boost its 2027 lineup, while the cast and producers gain a major platform.
