No Live-Action Adaptation Will Beat Scooby-Doo's Casting

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One trend in film and TV that largely seems to fail is the live-action adaptation. Usually, this involves turning a Japanese anime or other work of animation into a series or film with live-action actors. Some have proven to be successful, but many just really miss the mark. This is due to a whole slew of problems, but a big one comes down to casting.

Remakes and adaptations are working with themes and characters that people are already attached to. Given the nature of fandoms, it's no surprise that people can be pretty intense about their love for these works. That means that if the casting isn't exactly right, it'll be torn apart. One longstanding work that's gotten a few adaptations and remakes, including some live-action ones, is Scooby-Doo. It's been a staple of many family homes since 1969, so it's safe to say that many people around the world are attached to this franchise and its characters.

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There have been multiple live-action adaptations, with the most well-known being the 2002 film Scooby-Doo. While the movie itself garners a fair amount of criticism, there has always been one strong strength: its cast. Each character seems to be perfectly cast and written, embodying the legacy of each character but still adding its own spin. But what made each of them so great?

Velma might not be the most well-known or well-loved member of Mystery Inc., but she absolutely has moments where she shines. She's known for her all-orange outfits, short brown hair, and signature glasses. As a character, she's extremely intelligent and well-read. She often figures out the mystery first and is in general very stereotypically nerdy.

In the live-action films, Velma is played