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Netflix is reviving the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise with an exciting new live-action drama, and fans are eagerly anticipating the fresh take on the iconic classic. Greg Berlanti, renowned for his work on various successful TV adaptations, is set to executive produce the series for Netflix, alongside writers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg.
The streaming giant has given a script-to-series order for the project, indicating a high level of confidence in its potential success. Although Netflix, Warner Bros Television, and Berlanti Productions have not officially confirmed the deal, sources suggest that the three companies have been collaborating on the project for several months, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Here’s what we know about the upcoming Scooby-Doo live-action series production: The show will be a hybrid of live-action and CGI, offering an adult-oriented perspective on the classic Scooby-Doo universe while incorporating supernatural elements. Fans can expect to see more realistic character designs of their favorite Mystery Inc. members, including Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne.
Appelbaum and Rosenberg will serve as both writers and showrunners, while Berlanti Productions will handle executive production duties as part of their overall deal with Warner Bros Television. It remains unclear whether the project will be produced in-house at Warner Bros Television, the studio behind previous Scooby-Doo iterations, or if it will be a product of Netflix’s partnership signed two years ago.
This venture adds to the growing list of successful TV adaptations for Appelbaum and Rosenberg, following their work on FX’s High Fidelity reboot and Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop. Meanwhile, Berlanti Productions, known for hits like Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and CW’s Supergirl, brings its wealth of experience to the table.
The Scooby-Doo franchise has a rich history spanning over 50 years, with numerous animated TV shows, movies, comic books, and even theme park rides. While this marks only the second live-action series for the franchise, it promises to deliver a fresh and exciting interpretation of the beloved characters and mysteries that have captivated audiences for decades. Fans can’t wait to see what mysteries await Mystery Inc. in this new Netflix adaptation.