Mckenna Grace Cast as Daphne in Netflix's Live-Action 'Scooby-Doo' Series

The eight-episode series aims to reveal the origins of Mystery Inc.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

Netflix is moving forward with a live-action 'Scooby-Doo' series and has cast Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake. The series, from Berlanti Productions and Midnight Radio, will center around Shaggy and Daphne during their final summer at camp, where they get entangled in a haunting mystery involving a lost Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder. Shaggy and Daphne will team up with Velma and Freddy to unravel the secrets and face a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose hidden truths.

Why it matters

The decision to adapt 'Scooby-Doo' into a live-action series reflects a growing trend in Hollywood to reimagine classic animated properties for a modern audience. Nostalgia is a powerful force in entertainment, and properties like 'Scooby-Doo' offer a built-in audience, allowing studios to tap into fond memories while introducing the franchise to new generations.

The details

Mckenna Grace, known for her roles in genre films like 'The Haunting of Hill House', 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', and the upcoming 'Scream 7' and 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping', is a fitting choice for the live-action series, having previously voiced Young Daphne in the animated film 'Scoob!'. Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg will serve as showrunners and writers, while Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman will executive produce.

  • Filming is scheduled to start in late April 2026 and continue through September 2026.
  • The series will consist of eight episodes.

The players

Mckenna Grace

An American actress known for her roles in genre films and television shows, including 'The Haunting of Hill House', 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', and the upcoming 'Scream 7' and 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'.

Josh Appelbaum

An American screenwriter and producer, known for his work on projects like 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol'.

Scott Rosenberg

An American screenwriter and producer, known for his work on projects like 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol'.

Greg Berlanti

An American television producer, known for his work on successful series like 'Riverdale' and 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'.

Sarah Schechter

An American television producer, known for her work on successful series like 'Riverdale' and 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'.

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The takeaway

The success of this 'Scooby-Doo' series could pave the way for more live-action adaptations of classic animated properties, as studios actively explore opportunities to expand their franchises and capitalize on existing fan bases.