Les remakes et les reboots sont des phénomènes assez courants dans l’industrie du cinéma et de la télévision aujourd’hui. Cependant, qu’il s’agisse de recréer un classique bien-aimé ou de créer quelque chose de complètement nouveau et frais, tous les cinéphiles ont besoin d’un peu de nostalgie. L’une des plus grandes franchises de l’histoire des dessins animés et des films d’action est Scooby-Doo. Nous nous souvenons tous de la franchise Scooby-Doo comme d’une bande d’amis résolvant des mystères, de la Mystery Machine et d’un charmant chien parlant. Eh bien, il est temps de se préparer pour une nouvelle version d’un favori de l’enfance.
La série animée Velma, créée par et avec la comédienne Mindy Kaling, relève ce défi. La série est une tentative de faire un spectacle plus adulte pour le public qui a grandi en regardant cette série il y a des années et sera une sorte d’histoire d’origine pour le personnage bien-aimé. Bien que la décision de ne pas inclure Scooby dans cette série ait suscité une certaine controverse, nous sommes tous très curieux de savoir ce qui pourrait en résulter, ainsi que des choix créatifs en matière de casting et d’intrigue. La série devrait sortir sa première saison sur HBO Max en 2023. En attendant, faisons connaissance avec une partie du casting de Velma de HBO Max.
Mindy Kaling as Velma
The iconic role of Velma has been played and voiced many times in the past. However, in this new series, Mindy Kaling is taking it by storm. Kaling is an actress and comedian who is best known for her leading role in the comedy series The Mindy Project. She also gained recognition in the entertainment industry with her role as Kelly Kapoor in NBC’s The Office. Kaling is credited with this show coming to life from the change of Velma’s race to the prospect of this show being more mature than original portrayals of the character. From what we know of Kaling as an actress and comedian, we are expecting this show to be incredibly entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny.
Glenn Howerton as Fred
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The character Fred in the original Scooby-Doo franchises is seen as the « leader » of the group of meddling kids and their dog. In this sort of Velma origin story, Fred will be voiced by Glenn Howerton. Howerton is an actor and screenwriter whom you might recognize from movies like 2020’s The Hunt and the 2008 horror thriller The Strangers. Also, he played Dennis Reynolds in the sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Now, we are more than excited to see his take on who Fred is in this upcoming animated series!
Sam Richardson as Shaggy
The beloved character Shaggy, who is Scooby’s right-hand man in the franchise is having himself a little rebranding in the new show. In Velma, Norville Rogers, AKA Shaggy, will be Black, and the character will be voiced by the one and only Sam Richardson. Richardson is an actor and comedian who is known for playing Richard Splett in HBO’s political comedy show Veep. He also plays roles in movies like We’re The Millers, Good Boys, Ted Lasso, and Hooking Up.
Constance Wu as Daphne
Constance Wu is our Daphne in Velma! Wu is just another name added to this incredibly diverse cast, and her voice in this role will be very exciting. Wu has become a household name in the industry with her roles as Rachel Chu in Crazy Rich Asians, Destiny in Hustlers, and as Jessica in the sitcom Fresh Off the Boat. If you are a fan of Wu’s work like we are, her addition to this cast is a win all around!
Jane Lynch
Jane Lynch is a masterful representation of a phenomenal comedic presence in modern entertainment. As a personality in this industry, Lynch has forged a reputation of being absolutely hilarious and for an adult remake of a beloved children’s franchise, Lynch fits in like a glove. Lynch is best known for her role as the dominating presence and William McKinley High School’s cheerleading coach Su Sylvester in Glee. Along with a plethora of movie and TV credits behind that, we are more than excited to see the role she will play in Velma next year.
Wanda Sykes
The impressive list of big-name comedians in this cast is fitting for how big this project is set out to be. So many eyes are on this series, and with the inclusion of stand-up comedian and actress Wanda Sykes, excitement is a given. Sykes is an incredibly decorated person in entertainment, having won a Primetime Emmy Award for her writing contributions of The Chris Rock Show along with multiple movie and TV roles throughout her career.
Weird Al Yankovic
Where do we begin? Weird Al Yankovic has entered the building! Yes, you read that right. Yankovic is an actor, sing, songwriter, musician, and producer that has taken the world of entertainment by storm. To say that he is an iconic figure in pop culture is a huge understatement. His eccentric career and aesthetic have launched him into stardom, and he will also be receiving his own biopic starring Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe.
Debby Ryan
Debby Ryan was also recently announced as a member fo this star-studded cast. Although the character she is playing in Velma has yet to be made public, her acting credentials are enough to grab our attention. Ryan is part of a group of Disney Channel alumni, and she is keeping things going in her acting career. Ryan stared as Bailey in the Disney Channel show Suite Life On Deck as well as starring in some series including Disney’s Jessie and Netflix’s Insatiable.
Karl-Anthony Towns
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Now, if you recognize Karl-Anthony Towns, it probably has nothing to do with the film and TV industry. Towns is an incredibly gifted and respected player in the NBA. Aside form being the star of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Towns has apparently begun pursuing other endeavors off the court. Towns will be part of the cast for Velma and no matter what the role might be, eyes are going to be on this athlete in more ways than one.