Netflix Casts Mckenna Grace as Daphne in Scooby-Doo Series

Netflix has cast actress Mckenna Grace in the lead role of Daphne Blake for its upcoming live-action series adaptation of the classic Scooby-Doo franchise. The eight-episode project, ordered in March 2025, explores the origin story of the Mystery Inc. gang during their final summer at camp, where they first team up to solve a chilling mystery.

The series follows old friends Shaggy and Daphne as they become entangled in a haunting case involving a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy that might have witnessed a supernatural murder. Joined by the pragmatic and scientific townie Velma and the enigmatic new kid Freddy, the group uncovers secrets that pull them into a nightmare threatening to expose their personal vulnerabilities. This modern reimagining draws on the franchise's signature blend of mystery, humor, and eerie elements, reintroducing the characters in a fresh, live-action format for streaming audiences.

Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg are writing the series and serving as showrunners and executive producers. They are joined by André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner under their Midnight Radio banner, as well as Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman from Berlanti...