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Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma. Startattle.com – Velma | HBO Max.
Network: HBO Max
Release date: January 12, 2023 at 3am EST
Cast:
– Mindy Kaling as Velma Dinkley, a snarky teenage would-be detective, who has a crush on murder suspect Fred Jones. Because her mother went missing years prior, Velma has horrific guilt-based hallucinations. She is portrayed as Indian American due to Kaling’s ethnicity, a first for the character.
– Glenn Howerton as Fred Jones, a popular but dimwitted 16-year-old m—-r suspect, and Velma’s crush who is the heir to the Jones Gentlemen Collection fashion line. He is also a noted late bloomer in terms of puberty.
– Sam Richardson as Norville Rogers, Velma’s best friend and a school news reporter, who has a crush on her and frequently brings up how much he hates d—s. He is portrayed as African American, a first for his character, and is exclusively referred to by his real first name instead of “Shaggy”, his familiar nickname. He also does not share the original Shaggy’s cowardice.
– Constance Wu as Daphne Blake, a popular girl and Velma’s former best friend, who has “complicated feelings” for her. Brought up by two adoptive mothers, Daphne hopes to discover her biological parents and sells d—s to her fellow students in order to afford a detective. This version is portrayed as Asian American, a first for her character.
Velma (Season 1 Episode 1 & 2) HBO Max, trailer, release date.
Velma Season 1 Episode 1 & 2 HBO Max
Velma is an American adult animated mystery comedy television series based on the character Velma Dinkley from the Scooby-Doo franchise. Developed by Charlie Grandy, it stars executive producer Mindy Kaling as the voice of the titular character, with Sam Richardson, Constance Wu and Glenn Howerton in supporting roles. The series revolves around Velma Dinkley and the other human members of Mystery Inc. before their official formation.
The series serves as an origin story for Mystery Inc., pitched as a “love quadrangle” between them. It primarily focuses on Velma Dinkley as she tries to solve a mystery regarding the disappearance of her mother, as well as the numerous murders of local teenage girls.
Velma (Season 1 Episode 1 & 2) HBO Max, trailer, release date | HBO Max.
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