André 3000 Joins Netflix's Upcoming Live-Action 'Scooby-Doo' Prequel
Decades after contributing to the 2002 film soundtrack, the OutKast co-founder secures an on-screen role in 'Scooby-Doo: Origins.'
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- André Benjamin, best known as André 3000 of hip-hop duo OutKast, has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins in a recurring role.
- Production is currently underway in Atlanta.
- The casting marks a return to the franchise for the musician and actor.
The Scale ReportAndré Benjamin, best known as André 3000 of hip-hop duo OutKast, has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins in a recurring role.
Production is currently underway in Atlanta. The prequel project centers on adolescent versions of Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy as they untangle a supernatural mystery tied to a lost Great Dane puppy. Specific details regarding Benjamin's character have not yet been disclosed.
The casting marks a return to the franchise for the musician and actor. More than twenty years ago, Benjamin co-wrote and performed the track "Land of a Million Drums" alongside Big Boi, Killer Mike, and Sleepy Brown for the soundtrack of Warner Bros.' 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo feature film.
A Strategy Built on Legacy IP
Netflix plans to release Scooby-Doo: Origins globally in 2027. The project represents another attempt by the streaming giant to reinvent classic animated properties into live-action serials capable of attracting both nostalgic millennial audiences and younger viewers.
Leaning into recognized Hanna-Barbera intellectual property aligns with a broader streaming industry shift toward established brands with built-in global awareness. Combining multi-generational franchises with distinctive talent like Benjamin helps differentiate standard nostalgia plays in an increasingly crowded streaming marketplace.
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