The first 'Velma' poster spells trouble for its leading lady.
It’s been a big week for the brainiest member of Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Incorporated, Velma Dinkley. The character has officially been announced as a card-carrying member of the lesbian community, something that fans have either known or speculated on for a long, long time. That news coincided with the release of a clip for the latest animated installment in the Scooby-Doo universe, Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo and now, Velma fans have even more to celebrate.
The photo reveals much about the upcoming animated production, including the information that the titular character will be voiced by none other than Mindy Kaling. With the show’s slogan “It’s the mystery before the inc.” appearing on the poster, it’s clear that this will be the origin story of the team’s true MVP.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY As per HBO Max, the adult animated series, which was announced back in February, will tell the prequel story of the “unsung and underappreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang”. Promising to mix the scary and the comical, Velma will “[unmask] the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers.
We know that the show’s debut season will play out over a 10-episode span, however a release date hasn’t been set, nor have any other casting announcements been made at this time. You can stay tuned to Collider for more information about this origin story more than 50 years in the making.