‘Scooby-Doo’ Netflix Series Casts Andre 3000, Cathy Moriarty
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- Andre 3000 joins the cast of Netflix’s 'Scooby-Doo: Origins' in a recurring role, marking his latest acting project following film and TV appearances including 'Jimi: All Is By My Side' and 'Dispatches From Elsewhere'.
- Cathy Moriarty is cast in a recurring role in the series, bringing her decades of screen experience from 'Raging Bull' and 'Patti Cake$' to the modern reimagining of the classic cartoon.
- Netflix is producing 'Scooby-Doo: Origins', a live-action series currently filming in Atlanta with a scheduled 2027 premiere, expanding its family-friendly content slate.
- Mystery Inc. is portrayed by a new young ensemble: Mckenna Grace as Daphne, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma, Tanner Hagen as Shaggy, and Maxwell Jenkins as Fred, with Paul Walter Hauser also appearing in an undisclosed role.
- Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg serve as writers, showrunners, and executive producers on the series under their Midnight Radio banner, alongside Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter via Berlanti Productions.
Why it matters: The casting of high-profile actors like Andre 3000 and Moriarty signals a serious creative investment in a franchise often treated as campy, potentially elevating the tone and appeal of the 'Scooby-Doo' brand for a new generation while leveraging nostalgia and star power to boost Netflix’s foothold in live-action kids’ programming.
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