Netflix's Scooby-Doo: Origins Casts Real Dog as Scooby-Doo for First Time in Franchise History
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· 3 sourcesNetflix has revealed the first look at its live-action series *Scooby-Doo: Origins*, which for the first time in franchise history casts a real dog to portray Scooby-Doo instead of using CGI or animation, according to TVLine. Deadline reported that the series is currently in production in Atlanta, Georgia, and is set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2027. Bleeding Cool noted that the show serves as a prequel exploring how the Mystery Inc. gang first met, with a cast including Tanner Hagen as Shaggy and Mckenna Grace as Daphne.
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Netflix's upcoming live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins is making franchise history by using a real dog to portray Scooby-Doo for the first time, rather than CGI or animation. The first photo reveals the actual canine actor cast in the role, marking a significant departure from previous live-action adaptations which used computer-generated imagery for the beloved Great Dane character.
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· 3 pulledFor the first time in the franchise's history, Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by an actual dog in Netflix's live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins.
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