‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ has been filming in Atlanta since spring of 2026, and we just got a huge casting update: Atlanta’s beloved André 3000 is joining the iconic cast of characters. Keep scrolling to learn all about ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’!
‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’
One of the most iconic crime-solving crews in the world is coming to Netflix next year, and we couldn’t be more excited!
‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’, which is currently filming in Atlanta, is, according to Tudum by Netflix, a “modern reimagining of the beloved group of teens and their very special dog, exploring the terrifying first case that brings Mystery Inc. together for good.”
Here’s a brief synopsis, according to Tudum by Netflix:
During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy who may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Alongside the pragmatic and scientific townie Velma and the strange but ever-so-handsome new kid Freddy, they set out to solve the case that’s pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.
The new Netflix show also has a pretty star-studded cast, including:
- Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake
- Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers
- Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley
- Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones
And joining the cast now is Atlanta’s own André 3000! Right now, reps have not announced who the ATLien will be playing, just that he’s in the cast.
Wait… is Scooby played by a real dog?

You might’ve heard the rumors… and they’re true! Scooby will be played by a real Great Dane puppy, marking the first time in the franchise’s history.
When does ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ come out?
Right now, there isn’t an official release date, but Netflix plans to release the new series in 2027. Stay tuned!
We can’t wait to see one of the most famous thrillers come to life on screen!