Netflix’s live action Scooby-Doo cast and where you’ve seen them before

Netflix has revealed the four stars who will portray the iconic characters Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma in its forthcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series.

Billed as a contemporary reimagining of the popular franchise, Netflix's version of the story will delve into how the crime-solving group initially united to form Mystery Incorporated.

The yet-to-be-named series will track close mates Shaggy and Daphne as they spend one final summer together at camp. However, they soon find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving a puppy who seems to have witnessed a supernatural murder.

Tonight (March 18), the leading cast members were unveiled as Mckenna Grace (Scream 7), who will fill the role of Daphne Blake; Tanner Hagen (The Pitt) as Shaggy Rogers; Abby Ryder Fortson (Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret) as Velma Dinkley and Maxwell Jenkins (Lost in Space) as Fred Jones.

Following the reveal of the cast, a wave of Netflix fans were quick to note that the titular character, the Great Dane Scooby-Doo, was missing from the line-up, reports the Mirror.

"Who's playing Scooby?" queried one, whilst another asked: "Where is the dog?" Others were simply impressed by the cast list, with one optimistic fan commenting: "That's a strong line-up. Feels like they've gone for a younger, fresh cast, could bring a new vibe to Scooby-Doo if they get the chemistry right."

Meanwhile, another viewer, noting the physical similarities between the cast and original cartoon, remarked: "No way... you guys actually brought the characters to life .. I'm shocked."

Another enthused: "Okay but can we talk about how this Scooby-Doo cast is actually perfect? Mckenna Grace is basically born to play Daphne Blake and Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma is a 10/10 choice."

They continued: "People are already complaining but this looks way better than that HBO Velma disaster we all try to forget. If Netflix sticks to the 'Scooby-Doo: Origins' vibe and keeps it spooky like Stranger Things this could be the best reboot in years."

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! first graced screens in the late 1960s, chronicling a group of teenagers who unravel supernatural mysteries together with the assistance - and sometimes obstruction - of their Great Dane.

It has since inspired multiple reboots and spin-offs, including the most recent, HBO's Velma, which began airing in 2023.

A release date for Netflix's Scooby Doo series is yet to be announced.