According to AOL.com, the live-action Netflix series Scooby-Doo: Origins has locked in its official title and begun production. Details about the show's premise and creative team remain scarce, but the cameras are rolling — and as of right now, no cast has been publicly announced.
A Blank Slate for the Biggest Gang in Cartoons
For fancasting purposes, this is about as exciting as it gets. Mystery Inc. is one of the most iconic ensembles in pop culture history, and translating Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby into a live-action origin story opens up a genuinely fascinating set of casting questions. The "Origins" framing suggests younger versions of the characters — think less established ghost-hunters, more awkward teenagers figuring out the whole mystery-solving thing for the first time. That context alone changes the calculus significantly. You're not just casting Velma; you're casting a young Velma finding her confidence. That's a real acting challenge, and it demands someone special.
The nostalgia factor is enormous here. Scooby-Doo has been a fixture of Saturday morning TV for over 50 years, which means the audience spans generations. Netflix will need a cast that satisfies longtime fans while feeling fresh enough to anchor a new era of the franchise. No pressure.
What myCast Fans Are Already Saying
The myCast community hasn't been sitting idle. Across three separate fan-cast stories for Scooby-Doo, voters have already been staking out their picks for the core Mystery Inc. roles — and some genuinely compelling names have surfaced.
Over at the Scooby-Doo fan cast story, which covers an impressive 69 roles, fans have tapped Dacre Montgomery for Fred Jones — a choice that makes a lot of sense. Montgomery has the classic jawline-and-charisma energy the role demands, and he's proven he can anchor an ensemble (see: Stranger Things). Sadie Sink is the pick for Daphne Blake, which is an inspired bit of casting — she brings the right mix of warmth and quiet toughness that a modern Daphne deserves. For Velma, fans chose Auliʻi Cravalho, whose sharp comedic timing and undeniable screen presence would make her an absolute standout in the role. rounds out the core human gang as Shaggy, leaning into the lanky, anxious energy the character has always had. And for Scooby himself? Fans in both this story and the have voted for — the legendary voice actor who has voiced Scooby since 2002. If Netflix is smart, they'll make that call.