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Netflix Begins Production on Live-Action Scooby-Doo: Origins in Atlanta
In a splash of green lights and fresh camera angles, Netflix has kicked off filming for its first live‑action take on the iconic cartoon gang. Principal photography began on April 21, 2026, and is slated to wrap on September 10, 2026, inside the walls of Cinespace Film Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
The series is a modern re‑imagining of the classic mystery‑solving team from the 1969 Hanna‑Barbera cartoon. According to the logline, the story follows the gang’s final summer at camp, where Shaggy Rogers (Tanner Hagen) and Daphne Blake (Mckenna Grace) become embroiled in a haunting mystery involving a lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder. Velma Dinkley (Abby Ryder Fortson) and a new kid, Fred Jones (Maxwell Jenkins), join them as they investigate a case that threatens to expose their secrets.
Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, who also serve as showrunners, write, produce, and executive‑produce the show. Additional executive producers include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman (through Berlanti Productions), André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Adrienne Erickson (via Midnight Radio), and Toby Haynes, who directs the first episode. Warner Bros. Television is the studio behind the production.
The eight‑episode series will be released globally on Netflix in 2027. In addition to the core cast, the production has announced a full ensemble of supporting actors: Rusty Schwimmer, Peter Macon, Maxwell Simkins, Jona Xiao, Dani Deetté, Elysée Sanvillé, Alex Isles, Avery Kristen Pohl, Pamela Mitchell, Ross Kimball, Sara Gilbert, Wynn Everett, Sauriyan Sapkota, Bruce McGill, and Sherilyn Fenn. Paul Walter Hauser is also credited with a secret role, though character details remain undisclosed.
The original Scooby‑Doo franchise was created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears in 1969. It debuted with the animated series Scooby‑Doo, Where Are You! on CBS and later moved to ABC. Over the decades, the franchise has expanded to include three theatrical films, more than a dozen animated series, and nearly forty animated home‑entertainment movies.
Origins is positioned as the first live‑action television series in the franchise, offering a contemporary take on the beloved characters. The production team has emphasized that the series will blend live‑action performances with CGI to bring Scooby‑Doo to life.
The Atlanta shoot will utilize the city’s growing infrastructure for film and television. Cinespace Film Studios, known for hosting a variety of productions, will serve as the primary location for the series.
Netflix’s decision to greenlight a live‑action Scooby‑Doo series follows the success of other animated franchises adapted for the platform. The company has a history of producing original content that spans multiple genres, and Origins adds to its expanding library of family‑friendly programming.
As of now, character details beyond the main four teens and Scooby‑Doo are being kept under wraps. Fans of the original series can expect a fresh narrative that explores the origins of the mystery‑solving gang while maintaining the core elements that made the franchise enduring.
The series is expected to premiere worldwide on Netflix in 2027, with the first season comprising eight episodes. Production is currently on schedule, and the cast and crew are working toward a timely release.
The project’s completion will mark a significant addition to the Scooby‑Doo franchise, potentially opening the door for future live‑action installments or spin‑offs.
The series is a modern re‑imagining of the classic mystery‑solving team from the 1969 Hanna‑Barbera cartoon. According to the logline, the story follows the gang’s final summer at camp, where Shaggy Rogers (Tanner Hagen) and Daphne Blake (Mckenna Grace) become embroiled in a haunting mystery involving a lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder. Velma Dinkley (Abby Ryder Fortson) and a new kid, Fred Jones (Maxwell Jenkins), join them as they investigate a case that threatens to expose their secrets.
Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, who also serve as showrunners, write, produce, and executive‑produce the show. Additional executive producers include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman (through Berlanti Productions), André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Adrienne Erickson (via Midnight Radio), and Toby Haynes, who directs the first episode. Warner Bros. Television is the studio behind the production.
The eight‑episode series will be released globally on Netflix in 2027. In addition to the core cast, the production has announced a full ensemble of supporting actors: Rusty Schwimmer, Peter Macon, Maxwell Simkins, Jona Xiao, Dani Deetté, Elysée Sanvillé, Alex Isles, Avery Kristen Pohl, Pamela Mitchell, Ross Kimball, Sara Gilbert, Wynn Everett, Sauriyan Sapkota, Bruce McGill, and Sherilyn Fenn. Paul Walter Hauser is also credited with a secret role, though character details remain undisclosed.
The original Scooby‑Doo franchise was created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears in 1969. It debuted with the animated series Scooby‑Doo, Where Are You! on CBS and later moved to ABC. Over the decades, the franchise has expanded to include three theatrical films, more than a dozen animated series, and nearly forty animated home‑entertainment movies.
Origins is positioned as the first live‑action television series in the franchise, offering a contemporary take on the beloved characters. The production team has emphasized that the series will blend live‑action performances with CGI to bring Scooby‑Doo to life.
The Atlanta shoot will utilize the city’s growing infrastructure for film and television. Cinespace Film Studios, known for hosting a variety of productions, will serve as the primary location for the series.
Netflix’s decision to greenlight a live‑action Scooby‑Doo series follows the success of other animated franchises adapted for the platform. The company has a history of producing original content that spans multiple genres, and Origins adds to its expanding library of family‑friendly programming.
As of now, character details beyond the main four teens and Scooby‑Doo are being kept under wraps. Fans of the original series can expect a fresh narrative that explores the origins of the mystery‑solving gang while maintaining the core elements that made the franchise enduring.
The series is expected to premiere worldwide on Netflix in 2027, with the first season comprising eight episodes. Production is currently on schedule, and the cast and crew are working toward a timely release.
The project’s completion will mark a significant addition to the Scooby‑Doo franchise, potentially opening the door for future live‑action installments or spin‑offs.
