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Matthew Lillard Weighs In on New Scooby Series
31 Jan
Summary
- Matthew Lillard hopes the new Scooby-Doo series embraces the core theme of friendship.
- Netflix's reboot will feature an origin story set during the characters' final summer at camp.
- The original Shaggy believes DVDs helped the live-action Scooby-Doo movies gain popularity.
Matthew Lillard, known for his role as Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo films, has expressed his optimism regarding Netflix's upcoming TV reboot of the classic franchise. Lillard believes the show's return is beneficial, especially noting the absence of recent animated series, which he feels are crucial for introducing children to storytelling and ghost stories.
He hopes the new production will honor the franchise's core elements, particularly the theme of friendship. The Netflix series is set to explore an origin story for the Mystery Inc. gang during their final summer at camp. It will follow Shaggy and Daphne as they investigate a mystery involving a lost Great Dane puppy, with Velma and Fred joining the investigation.
Lillard also shared his perspective on the enduring popularity of the live-action movies. He theorized that the widespread adoption of DVDs, allowing continuous viewing by families, contributed significantly to the films becoming comfort movies for multiple generations. Casting and a release date for the new series remain unannounced.
