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Matthew Lillard Returns to Scooby-Doo
Matthew Lillard reprises Shaggy in Netflix's Scooby-Doo: Origins after 24 years.
In brief
Matthew Lillard reprises Shaggy in Netflix's Scooby-Doo: Origins after 24 years. Matthew Lillard returns as Shaggy in Netflix's Scooby-Doo: Origins, the first live-action series in the franchise. Originally reported by Collider.
Scooby-Doo: Origins

Netflix's first live-action Scooby-Doo series debuts this fall with a new mystery gang.
New Mystery Gang
Fred Jones plays Maxwell Jenkins, Daphne Blake is Mckenna Grace, Velma Dinkley is Abby Ryder Fortson, and Shaggy Rogers is Tanner Hagen.
Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg
Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg write, showrun, and executive produce Scooby-Doo: Origins.
Toby Haynes Directs Pilot

Toby Haynes, known for Andor, directs the pilot episode of Scooby-Doo: Origins.
Matthew Lillard's 24-Year Return

Matthew Lillard returns as Shaggy in the Netflix series after 24 years since the 2002 film.
2002 Scooby-Doo Film

The 2002 Scooby-Doo film stars Matthew Lillard, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Linda Cardellini.
HBO Max Streaming Success
The 2002 film ranks among HBO Max's ten most-watched movies in the U.S. as of October 2026.
Scooby-Doo: Origins Production
Production on Scooby-Doo: Origins ended last month, with the series set to debut on Netflix.
James Gunn's 2002 Film

James Gunn wrote the 2002 Scooby-Doo film, which was originally much raunchier.
Scooby-Doo: Origins Cast
Paul Walter Hauser is confirmed as part of the Scooby-Doo: Origins cast.
Scooby-Doo: Origins Description
Netflix describes Scooby-Doo: Origins as a modern reimagining of the mystery-solving teen group.
Scooby-Doo: Origins Release

Scooby-Doo: Origins is the first live-action TV series in the Scooby-Doo franchise since 1969.
Scooby-Doo: Origins Streaming
Scooby-Doo: Origins streams on Netflix, with the series debuting this fall.
Scooby-Doo: Origins Success
The 2002 film is back in the streaming charts, ranking among HBO Max's top ten movies.
Scooby-Doo: Origins Next Steps

Scooby-Doo: Origins is the most ambitious project in the franchise, with the next mystery to solve closer than ever.
What matters most
Matthew Lillard returns as Shaggy in Netflix's Scooby-Doo: Origins, the first live-action series in the franchise.




