Sarah Michelle Gellar reacts to Mckenna Grace’s ‘Scooby Doo’ casting

Sarah Michelle Gellar backs Mckenna Grace as Daphne in Netflix’s ‘Scooby Doo’ live action origin series

Sarah Michelle Gellar has given her seal of approval to Mckenna Grace after the young star landed the role of Daphne in Scooby-Doo.

As news broke that Grace would take on the iconic Mystery Inc member in Netflix’s upcoming live action origin series, Gellar wasted no time sharing her reaction. The actress, who portrayed Daphne in the early 2000s films Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, reposted coverage of the casting to her Instagram Story.

“You are going to be perfect!!” Gellar wrote, publicly endorsing her successor in a move that quickly delighted longtime fans of the franchise. The supportive message spread across social media, with fan accounts reposting screenshots and praising the symbolic passing of the torch from one Daphne to another.

The new eight episode series, produced by Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, will explore how the Mystery Inc gang first came together. Written by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, the story focuses on Shaggy and Daphne during their final summer at camp as they become entangled in a mystery involving a lost Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder. Velma and Freddy soon join the investigation, setting the foundation for the team dynamic that has defined the franchise for decades.

Grace’s casting was met with widespread enthusiasm online, particularly from viewers who grew up watching Gellar’s portrayal. Many described the endorsement as full circle, noting how rare it is for original cast members to publicly champion reboots. Others said the co sign gave them greater confidence in the Netflix adaptation.

For Gellar, the franchise remains a beloved chapter of her career. Her version of Daphne helped introduce the character to a new generation in the early 2000s, cementing her place in pop culture history. Now, as Grace prepares to step into the purple boots, she does so with the backing of someone who knows exactly what it means to bring Daphne to life.

With production moving forward and online excitement building, the Mystery Inc legacy appears to be in safe hands.