Classic Scooby-Doo Cartoon Gets Live-Action Reboot on Netflix

Beloved Cartoon Revived

A beloved children's cartoon, Scooby-Doo, is set to get a live-action reboot on Netflix, 21 years after the release of a hit movie version. The classic cartoon first debuted on screens in 1969 and has been entertaining audiences with its mystery-solving adventures for decades.

New Live-Action Series Premise

The new live-action series will explore the origins of the iconic Mystery Inc. gang, based on the beloved Hanna-Barbera characters. The show's logline teases a haunting mystery surrounding a lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder, pulling the gang into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.

Exciting Fan Reactions

Fans have expressed excitement over the news of the reboot, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts. One fan called it "wildly promising," while another found the idea of solving one mystery throughout the season interesting. The anticipation for the new series is high among followers of the iconic cartoon.

Return of Original Cast

The original live-action Scooby-Doo movie starred Freddie Prinze Jr, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini, and Matthew Lillard as Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy, respectively. The same cast returned for a sequel titled "Monsters Unleashed." Now, a new generation of actors will bring the beloved characters to life in the upcoming Netflix series.

Production Team and Executive Producers

Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg are set as writers and showrunners for the new live-action Scooby-Doo series. The show is produced in collaboration with Berlanti Productions and Midnight Radio. Executive producers include André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh Redman, who are all committed to delighting fans with groovy adventures for a new era.

Previous Reimagining and Cancellation

A separate Scooby-Doo reimagining titled "Velma," starring Mindy Kaling, was recently cancelled after two seasons. Matthew Lillard, who played Shaggy in the live-action films, now voices the character in the animated series.