The classic cartoon Scooby-Doo has been adapted into film and television series more times than anyone can count. Now, it seems like Netflix will be the latest company to take a stab at rebooting the Mystery Gang with their new take on Scooby-Doo, now re-imagined as a live-action eight-episode TV series.
The official description from Netflix reads: “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.”
The series will be executive produced by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg from the production company Midnight Radio, alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman (via Berlanti Productions), and André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner (via Midnight Radio). The show was made possible by Berlanti Productions’ existing partnership with Warner Bros. Television, who owns the rights to Scooby-Doo.
Peter Friedlander, Vice President of Scripted Series at Netflix, shared: “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.”
Greg Berlanti, Executive Producer on the new Scooby-Doo series, also commented: “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!”
More updates will be made via Netflix’s official website.
