The Georgia film industry has experienced some ups and downs in recent years, with major productions relocating overseas to destinations like the United Kingdom. Marvel, for instance, has shifted much of its production abroad. Despite this slowdown, Georgia continues to attract new projects. Netflix has officially announced that a brand-new live-action Scooby-Doo series will begin filming in the state, reinforcing Georgia’s place in the entertainment industry.
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Scooby-Doo from Netflix: Series Overview
This eight-episode live-action series revisits the origins of the Scooby-Doo gang. The story unfolds during one unforgettable summer at Camp Ruby-Spears, where Daphne and Shaggy first meet a Great Dane puppy with mysterious ties to a possible supernatural murder. Velma, a local resident, and Fred, a newcomer, join the case. Together, they uncover the first mystery that brings them together as a team.
The series will reportedly adopt a dark, atmospheric tone similar to Netflix’s Stranger Things, blending supernatural tension with a modern setting.
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Origins of Camp Ruby-Spears
The setting, Camp Ruby-Spears, honors Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, the creators of the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? (1969). Ruby and Spears later launched Ruby-Spears Productions, a staple in animated storytelling.
Since its debut, Scooby-Doo has become a multi-generational phenomenon. With 14 television series and over 45 films, the franchise has maintained its place in pop culture for more than 50 years. Netflix’s new live-action project, alongside the upcoming animated series Go-Go Mystery Machine, shows that the Scooby-Doo legacy continues to evolve.
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Characters and Casting
The iconic characters—Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby—will all appear in the series. Casting breakdowns reveal that producers are searching for actors aged 14 to 17, keeping the characters closer in age to their animated versions.
This approach is notably different from the 2002 live-action movie written by Georgia native James Gunn, which featured actors in their twenties and thirties. By choosing younger actors, the Netflix series hopes to capture the essence of the original animated teen sleuths.
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Production Details
The series is being developed by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg of Midnight Radio, with executive producers including Appelbaum, Rosenberg, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman.
While the show was originally scheduled to begin filming in Fall 2025, updated listings suggest cameras may not roll until early 2026. Final production timelines remain fluid. At this time, background casting and studio details have not yet been announced.
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Industry Partnerships
This live-action Scooby-Doo project is a joint collaboration between Netflix, Berlanti Productions, and Warner Bros. Television.
Greg Berlanti, who serves as an executive producer, has an impressive history in television, including his work on The Flash. That project even featured Star Wars icon Mark Hamill as the Trickster. While Hamill isn’t connected to this new series, Berlanti’s involvement highlights the caliber of talent steering the project.
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Franchise Context
For over half a century, Scooby-Doo has captivated audiences with its mix of humor, mystery, and supernatural thrills. The franchise has spanned:
- Multiple animated series
- Three live-action theatrical films
- Countless adaptations
This Netflix project will mark the first-ever live-action television series adaptation of Scooby-Doo. It also builds on Netflix’s growing portfolio of live-action reimaginings, including One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Wednesday.
