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streaming giant Netflix has reportedly ordered 8 episodes of a live-action “Scooby Doo” series! Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg (via Midnight Radio) will serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
The series is described as “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. ”
“Mystery, Inc. is back in business! We’re excited to bring Scooby-Doo to TV as a live-action series for the first time,” Peter Friedlander, Vice President of Scripted Series at Netflix, said. “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.”
Additional exec producers include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman (via Berlanti Productions and its overall deal with Warner Bros. Television), André Nemec, and Jeff Pinkner (via Midnight Radio).
No casting was announced, but we’ll let you know what we hear about this and other projects.
