Netflix Scooby-Doo Origins Casts André 3000 And Cathy Moriarty
The live-action series is currently filming in Atlanta for a 2027 global release.
Netflix is moving forward with production on its live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins. According to Deadline, the project has added recurring cast members André “3000” Benjamin and Cathy Moriarty. The series is currently filming in Atlanta and is slated for a global premiere in 2027.
Production Framework And Creative Leadership
The production is a joint effort between Warner Bros Television and Berlanti Productions, which operates under an overall deal with the studio. Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg are serving as showrunners and writers while also taking on executive producer roles. The project’s executive producing team includes Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman (via Berlanti Productions), André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Adrienne Erickson (under the Midnight Radio banner). Toby Haynes is slated to serve as an executive producer and will direct the first episode.
Casting Developments
The series reimagines the iconic mystery-solving group in a modern setting. The primary cast features Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake, Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley, and Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones. Paul Walter Hauser is also confirmed for the production in an undisclosed role.
André 3000 joins the project with a prior connection to the franchise; according to Deadline, he co-wrote “Land of a Million Drums” for the 2002 Scooby-Doo film alongside OutKast, Killer Mike, and Sleepy Brown. Benjamin’s previous screen credits include High Life, Jimi: All Is By My Side—for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination—Four Brothers, White Noise, Idlewild, Be Cool, The Shield, Dispatches From Elsewhere, and American Crime.
Cathy Moriarty, who is represented by Framework Entertainment, joins the series after appearing in projects such as Raging Bull, Casper, Kindergarten Cop, Neighbors, But I’m a Cheerleader, and Patti Cake$. Her recent television work includes appearances in Will Trent, Elsbeth, and City on a Hill.
Ensemble Discrepancies And Narrative Focus
While both reports confirm the core cast, they differ regarding the depth of the supporting ensemble. Variety identifies Sherilyn Fenn as an additional cast member but does not list several others. Conversely, Deadline provides an extensive list of recurring and supporting actors, including Rusty Schwimmer, Peter Macon, Jona Xiao, Dani Deetté, Elysée Sanvillé, Alex Isles, Avery Kristen Pohl, Pamela Mitchell, Ross Kimball, Wynn Everett, Sauriyan Sapkota, and Bruce McGill. Sara Gilbert is confirmed by both outlets as part of the cast.
The narrative follows Shaggy and Daphne during their final summer at camp. According to Variety, they encounter a mystery involving a lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder. They are joined by Velma, described as a “pragmatic and scientific townie,” and Freddy, who is characterized as a “strange but ever so handsome new kid.” The plot centers on how these events threaten to expose the characters’ secrets.
Industry Context
Scooby-Doo: Origins marks the second live-action iteration of the Hanna-Barbera property following the 2002 feature film. For Netflix and Warner Bros Television, this project represents a continued investment in the Scooby-Doo brand through a modern reimagining rather than a direct remake. The production’s progress in Atlanta indicates that the series is moving toward its 2027 release window with a significant ensemble cast.