Netflix Reveals Main Cast for Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series

Mckenna Grace, Maxwell Jenkins, Abby Ryder Fortson, and Tanner Hagen to star in modern reimagining of the beloved franchise.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:39am

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Netflix has announced the main cast for its upcoming live-action TV remake of the classic cartoon Scooby-Doo. Mckenna Grace will play Daphne Blake, with Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley, and Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers. The series will explore the origin story of the mystery-solving gang and how they first meet Scooby-Doo.

Why it matters

This live-action Scooby-Doo series marks the first major reimagining of the beloved franchise since the 2004 film Scooby-Doo: Monsters Unleashed. Fans have long awaited a modern take on the classic characters, and the new cast brings a fresh perspective while staying true to the spirit of the original cartoon.

The details

The series will follow old friends Shaggy and Daphne during their final summer at camp, where they get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder. With help from the pragmatic Velma and the new kid Freddy, the gang sets out to solve the creepy case that threatens to expose all of their secrets.

  • The live-action Scooby-Doo series is set to premiere on Netflix in 2027.

The players

Mckenna Grace

An American actress known for her roles in Gifted, The Handmaid's Tale, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. She will portray Daphne Blake in the new Scooby-Doo series.

Maxwell Jenkins

An American actor who has starred in the Netflix series Lost in Space. He will play Fred Jones in the live-action Scooby-Doo remake.

Abby Ryder Fortson

An American child actress who has appeared in films like Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. She will take on the role of Velma Dinkley in the new series.

Tanner Hagen

An American actor known for his work in The Pitt. He will portray Shaggy Rogers, Scooby-Doo's best friend, in the live-action adaptation.

Netflix

The streaming platform that is producing and will release the live-action Scooby-Doo series as a 'modern reimagining' of the beloved franchise.

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What they’re saying

“ZOINKS! Like... is this even life? So incredibly grateful to be stepping into the shoes of the iconic Shaggy Rogers in the upcoming Netflix live-action series! Thank you to everyone who has helped me get here. See you soon gang!”

— Tanner Hagen

“JEEPERSSSS I'm so excited. The start of the mystery gang.”

— Mckenna Grace

“So grateful for the opportunity.”

— Maxwell Jenkins

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until 2027 to see the new live-action Scooby-Doo series when it premieres on Netflix.

The takeaway

The new Scooby-Doo cast brings a fresh, youthful energy to the beloved characters while staying true to the spirit of the original cartoon. This modern reimagining of the franchise has the potential to introduce the Mystery Inc. gang to a new generation of viewers.