As Velma would say, the mystery is starting to come together. Production has begun on Scooby-Doo: Origins, Netflix’s live-action take on the iconic crime-solving crew, and it’s going back to where it all began.
Based on the characters from Hanna-Barbera, the upcoming series is a modern reimagining of the beloved group of teens and their very special dog, exploring the terrifying first case that brings Mystery Inc. together for good. More than half a century after its debut, Scooby-Doo remains one of pop culture’s most recognizable franchises, spanning multiple animated series and theatrical films. But the new series is less about what you already know, and more about how it all started.
Read on to unmask all the clues about Scooby-Doo: Origins, and keep those Scooby Snacks handy, because more updates on the live-action mystery are coming to Tudum very soon.
Half a century, three theatrical films, and more than a dozen animated series later, Scooby-Doo remains one of pop culture’s most recognizable and entertaining characters. But few people know how the cowardly dog and his mystery-solving gang first got together. In Scooby-Doo: Origins, showrunners Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg (and their production company, Midnight Radio) are going back to the beginning, and the terrifying case that started it all.
During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy who may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Alongside the pragmatic and scientific townie Velma and the strange but ever-so-handsome new kid Freddy, they set out to solve the case that’s pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.
As previously announced, Mystery Inc. is officially assembling with:
Paul Walter Hauser is also joining the Scooby-Doo: Origins cast in a currently undisclosed role.
Scooby-Doo: Origins will be executive produced by Rosenberg and Appelbaum, as well as Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman (via Berlanti Productions), and André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Adrienne Erickson (via Midnight Radio). Toby Haynes will also serve as an executive producer and direct the premiere episode.
“One of my first and favorite jobs in Hollywood was sitting with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera while they signed animation cels,” says Berlanti. “Josh and Scott and everyone at Midnight Radio have crafted a story that captures their amazing spirits and their genius creation.”
The age-old question “Scooby-Doo, where are you?” has been answered, as production on the live-action series kicks off in Atlanta. But no word yet on exactly when Scooby-Doo: Origins will premiere. Check back here for updates as they’re announced.
