Mckenna Grace to star as Daphne in live-action 'Scooby-Doo' Netflix series

The actress will play the iconic character in an origin story for the Mystery Inc. gang.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Actress Mckenna Grace has been cast as Daphne in an upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series on Netflix. The series will function as an origin story for the Mystery Inc. group, showing how the friends first teamed up to solve a haunting case involving a lost Great Dane puppy who witnessed a supernatural murder.

Why it matters

The Scooby-Doo franchise has been a beloved part of pop culture for decades, and this new live-action series represents an opportunity to introduce the iconic characters to a new generation of viewers. Mckenna Grace is a rising young actress known for her roles in films like "Gifted" and "Captain Marvel", so her casting as Daphne adds star power to the project.

The details

According to reports, the currently untitled Netflix series will follow old friends Shaggy and Daphne as they get involved in a haunting mystery regarding a lost Great Dane puppy during their final summer at camp. They then team up with Velma and Freddy to solve the case of the puppy that was a witness to a supernatural murder.

  • The series is set to premiere on Netflix in 2026.

The players

Mckenna Grace

A rising young actress known for her roles in films like "Gifted" and "Captain Marvel", who has been cast in the lead role of Daphne in the new live-action Scooby-Doo series.

Netflix

The streaming platform that will be the exclusive home for the new live-action Scooby-Doo series, which will function as an origin story for the Mystery Inc. gang.

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What they’re saying

“Oh my jeepers, I can't believe life is real I could cry all over again just looking at this announcement. So thankful, SO excited.”

— Mckenna Grace (Instagram)

What’s next

The series is currently in development, with no set release date announced yet. Fans will have to wait for more details on the full cast and plot as the project progresses.

The takeaway

This new live-action Scooby-Doo series represents an exciting opportunity to revisit the beloved characters in a fresh, origin-focused format. The casting of rising star Mckenna Grace as Daphne adds to the anticipation, as viewers look forward to seeing how the Mystery Inc. gang first came together to solve supernatural mysteries.