Paul Walter Hauser Joins Netflix Scooby-Doo Cast

Paul Walter Hauser, the Emmy-winning actor known for his role in Apple TV's Black Bird, has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series as a series regular, according to industry reports.

The untitled project reimagines the classic Hanna-Barbera animated series, which debuted in 1969, by focusing on the origin story of the Mystery Inc. gang. Set during their final summer at camp, the plot follows old friends Shaggy and Daphne as they become involved in a haunting mystery centered on a lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder. Joined by the pragmatic, science-minded townie Velma and the enigmatic new kid Freddy, the group investigates a case that draws them into a nightmare threatening to reveal their personal secrets.

Hauser's character details remain undisclosed, adding intrigue to the ensemble. He joins Mckenna Grace, who portrays Daphne Blake; Tanner Hagen as Norville "Shaggy" Rogers; Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley; and Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones. The series marks Netflix's first live-action adaptation of the franchise, which has long featured the teenage sleuths unmasking supposed supernatural threats that turn out...