James Gunn Addresses Possibility Of Making An R-rated Scooby-Doo 3
James Gunn reveals he is on board for an R-rated version of Scooby-Doo. The beloved live-action remake of the iconic mystery gang and their furry sidekick just celebrated its 20-year anniversary last month with a behind-the-scenes picture James Gunn posted to Instagram. Gunn co-wrote the script for Scooby-Doo, which kick-started his now very successful career. He later penned the script for Scooby-Doo: Monsters Unleashed, which was less of a hit at the box office than the first film, leading the franchise to end there rather than the original three the studio had in mind. The iconic 2002 rendition of the Hanna-Barbera series saw the Mystery squad reuniting after a years-long hiatus due to tensions in the group in order to investigate a spirit inhabiting guests at a horror-themed resort.
Starring Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Linda Cardellini as Velma, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, and Neil Fanning voicing Scooby, Scooby-Doo was a smash hit with audiences but received poorly by critics. Even so, it racked up a cult following and a massive fan base. The cartoon has seen countless other prequels, sequels, and spin-offs since its 1969 conception, with an adult-friendly Velma-themed show in the works at HBO Max by screenwriter Mindy Kailing. Now, fans are asking if they can ever anticipate a more adult-themed version of Gunn's Scooby-Doo, and he has an answer.
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Gunn responded to a Twitter fan asking if there is any possibility for an R-rated Scooby-Doo featuring the original cast. This comes after Shaggy actor Matthew Lillard revealed in an interview he loves the idea of a grown-up live-action Scooby-Doo. Gunn had a hopeful
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