The first Scooby-Doo live-action series has been given the green light at Netflix!
While there have been live-action movies, this marks the first time the popular IP will get the live-action treatment in the television space.
Greg Berlanti will executive produce alongside his producing partner Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman through Berlanti Productions’ overall deal with Warner Bros Television.
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The news comes a year after it was revealed the live-action series was in the works.
Here’s a synopsis: A modern reimagining of the iconic mystery-solving group of teens and their very special dog. During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.
Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg will serve as showrunners, writers and executive producers.
“One of my first and favorite jobs in Hollywood was sitting with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera while they signed animation cells. Josh and Scott and everyone at Midnight Radio have crafted a story that captures their amazing spirits and their genius creation. We are grateful to them and everyone at Warners and Netflix for the partnership in helping bring this iteration of Scooby-Doo to life!” Greg Berlanti shared in a statement.
Netflix’s Vice President of Scripted Series Peter Friedlander added, “Mystery, Inc. is back in business! We’re excited to bring Scooby-Doo to TV as a live-action series for the first time. The beloved franchise has had an impact on pop culture that is undeniable — it’s rich with universal themes of friendship that generations of fans have long embraced. Together with creative powerhouses Berlanti Productions and Midnight Radio, we’re committed to delighting longtime fans and opening up a world of groovy adventures for a new era of meddling kids.”
Additional details, including casting and when it will premiere, are not available at this time, but stay tuned to Just Jared as they are announced!
