Mckenna Grace Discusses Portraying Live-Action Daphne in Netflix’s SCOOBY-DOO Series
Actress Mckenna Grace will step into the live-action role of Daphne for a new Netflix Scooby-Doo series. She previously voiced Daphne in the 2020 animated film Scoob!. Grace announced the casting during the Academy Awards red carpet, visibly thrilled about the part.
Grace’s red carpet reaction
On the red carpet, Grace expressed strong enthusiasm for the role. She said Daphne has long been a personal favorite and inspired multiple Halloween costumes.
She added that she plans to revisit Scooby-Doo cartoons and films ahead of production. The actress’s excitement was immediate and unmistakable.
Her recent work
- Mckenna Grace starred in Gifted and had roles in I, Tonya and Designated Survivor.
- She appeared on Young Sheldon and in The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Grace featured in the recent Ghostbusters films, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and the Scream franchise.
Casting context and personal connections
Actor Mason Thames accompanied Grace at the awards. Thames has dated Grace and once dressed as Shaggy for Halloween.
Fans speculated he might play Shaggy, but he confirmed he will not appear in that role.
Series premise
The official logline sets the story during the group’s final summer at camp. Shaggy and Daphne become involved in a mystery about a lost Great Dane puppy.
The pup may have witnessed a supernatural murder. Velma appears as a pragmatic, scientific town resident.
A new character named Freddy joins them. The investigation drags each teenager into a nightmare that could reveal hidden secrets.
What to expect next
On the Academy Awards carpet, Mckenna Grace discussed portraying a live-action Daphne in Netflix’s upcoming Scooby-Doo series. Production updates will follow as Netflix advances the project.
For more coverage and future developments, follow Filmogaz.com for confirmed reports.
