McKenna Grace Comes Full Circle, Lands Live-Action Daphne Role in Netflix's 'Scooby-Doo'

With her official casting as Daphne Blake in the upcoming live-action 'Scooby-Doo' movie for Netflix, teen sensation McKenna Grace has taken a significant step in her already remarkable career. The 19-year- old actress, who portrayed a younger Daphne in the animated movie 'Scoob!' is now set to play the role in a new, contemporary adaptation of the well-loved franchise. Grace's casting is the first confirmed part for the upcoming series, which aims to delve into the Mystery Inc. gang's beginnings in a way that would thrill both die-hard fans and new viewers.

Rising Star McKenna Grace: From Voice to Live Action

McKenna Grace began acting at a very young age and quickly turned heads with her award-worthy performances in films and television. Her terrifying performance in the 'Bad Seed' remake brought her worldwide recognition, and ever since, she has emerged as a highly sought-after young talent in Hollywood. 

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Grace has starred in popular films such as 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2,' and she is set to play Maysilee Donner in 'Scream 7' and 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' as well. 

She has a long history with 'Scooby-Doo'; in the 2020 animated movie 'Scoob!', she voiced a younger Daphne Blake, which won her over to the franchise and suggested a closer tie to the Mystery Inc. world. As she moves from voice acting to playing Daphne Blake in person, her entry into the renowned live-action role marks a complete circle moment. Grace took to Instagram to share her excitement, writing "Oh my jeepers. I can't believe life is real...So thankful, SO excited."

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What to Expect from the Live-Action 'Scooby-Doo' Series

A new eight-episode origin story for the Mystery Inc. crew is being developed for Netflix's 'Scooby-Doo' live-action series, which will examine how these well-known characters first connected and started working together to solve mysteries. Produced by Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions, the show is characterized as a "modern reimagining" of the iconic animated series that Hanna-Barbera first developed in 1969. 

In this version, young friends Daphne and Shaggy—along with the pragmatic Velma and the charming newcomer Fred—find themselves at summer camp and pulled into a mysterious case involving a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. They have to work together to uncover the truth and confront secrets that have the power to permanently alter their lives.

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As the first cast member announced, Grace's portrayal of Daphne sets a vibrant tone for the show, blending fashion-forward sleuthing with character depth and mystery-solving fun. Many fans are hoping the series will find the ideal balance between nostalgia and new storytelling, and fans are already speculating about who will play Shaggy, Velma, and Fred alongside her.

Although there isn't a set release date yet, principal photography is anticipated to start in early 2026, with the series planned to launch on Netflix after the cast and production are finalized.

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