Here’s the cast of Mindy Kaling’s animated ‘Velma’ series and who they’re playing

Moderator Damian Holbrook, Mindy Kaling, Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Grandy at HBO Max’s “Velma” panel during New York Comic Con 2022 on October 6, 2022 in New York City. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for ReedPop An adult animated show centered on the Scooby Doo character Velma Dinkley is in the works at HBO Max. Velma will be voiced by Mindy Kaling, who also created the show and serves as an executive producer.

The 10-episode first season of “Velma” will debut on HBO Max sometime in 2023. Here’s the cast. “The Office” alum Mindy Kaling will voice the titular sleuth.

On the left: Mindy Kaling at New York Comic Con 2022. On the right: Velma Dinkley in the animated series “Velma. “Craig Barritt/Getty Images for ReedPop; HBO MaxVelma will be South Asian and the show will tell the origin story of the brains behind the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc.

 “Growing up, I’ve always identified with Velma,” Kaling, who serves as an executive producer, said at a “Velma” panel at New York Comic Con in October 2022. “She was so cute, but not like traditionally hot — super smart, super thick glasses, questionable haircut,” the actress said. “I just love the series and I feel so honored to do the voice.

” Constance Wu will voice Daphne, who’s a mean girl on the show. On the left: Constance Wu in October 2022. On the right: Daphne in a character poster for the animated show “Velma.

“Evan Agostini/Invision/AP; HBO MaxAccording to the official “Velma” social media accounts, this show’s version of Daphne will be “known for much more than being hot. Though, fear not, that’s still a large part of it. “”She’s not demure, she has mysteries that she has to figure out about her own life that we find out about,” Kaling said of Daphne at NYCC.

“And I think there’s a quality that Constance brings to the character too, Constance projects strength and her vocal acting also projects strength. “”All of the characters really delve into their family life and things that we didn’t really get to see in the original series,” she added. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Glenn Howerton will play Fred, the eventual leader of the Mystery Inc.

gang. On the left: Glenn Howerton in March 2020. On the right: Fred in a character poster for the animated show “Velma.

“Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP; HBO MaxAt NYCC, Kaling said that none of the characters of the original “Scooby Doo” were defined by their whiteness, except for Fred. “We knew we wanted an incredible comedy actor, who also had this humanity,” Kaling added of Howerton, who previously worked with her on the series ‘”The Mindy Project. “”Velma” won’t include Scooby, but Norville — aka Shaggy — will be part of the show, voiced by Emmy nominee Sam Richardson.

On the left: Sam Richardson in September 2022. On the right: Norville in a character poster for the animated show “Velma. “Charles Sykes/Invision/AP; HBO Max”Minus the whiteness, I was very much a Fred,” Richardson said at NYCC of the character he most associated with.

 Velma’s dad, Aman, will be voiced by Russell Peters. Russell Peters in August 2021. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesPeters is a stand-up comedian who has also voiced characters on “BoJack Horseman,” “Family Guy,” and “Bob’s Burgers.

“Sarayu Blue voices Velma’s mom named Diya, who disappears. Sarayu Blue in February 2019. Jordan Strauss/Invision/APBlue most recently starred as a parent on Netflix’s hit teen show “Never Have I Ever,” which Kaling cocreated.

 “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Melissa Fumero plays Sophie, Aman’s girlfriend. Melissa Fumero in October 2022. Allison Dinner/APFumero will also star on the upcoming workplace comedy series called “Blockbuster,” based on the now-defunct rental service.

 “Glee” star Jane Lynch will play Donna, one of Daphne’s police-officer moms. Jane Lynch in September 2022. Chris Pizzello/APLynch “steals every scene,” according to the official “Velma” Twitter account.

 The actress was recently seen on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building. ” But she’s also done voice work for shows like “Big Hero 6: The Series,” “American Dad!” and “Ridley Jones. ” Actress and comedian Wanda Sykes will voice Linda, Daphne’s second mom.

Wanda Sykes in March 2022. Jordan Strauss/Invision/APYou may recognize Sykes for her roles in “A Bad Moms Christmas,” “Black-ish,” and “The Good Fight. “She also voiced Queen of Fables on a few episodes of the HBO Max animated series “Harley Quinn.

“Frank Welker, the original voice actor for Fred, will play Fred’s dad named William Jones on “Velma. “Frank Welker in August 2018. Rebecca Sapp/WireImageWelker has also done voice work for the “Transformers” franchise and other “Scooby-Doo” shows and movies.

 Emmy winner Cherry Jones stars as Fred’s mom, Victoria. Cherry Jones in August 2022. Richard Shotwell/Invision/APJones’ extensive list of credits includes roles on “Succession,” “Transparent,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and “24.

“Emmy-nominated “Nailed It!” host Nicole Byer will star as Blythe Rogers, Norville’s mom. Nicole Byer in September 2022. Richard Shotwell/Invision/APByer has recently done voice work for the show “Tuca & Bertie” and “The Bob’s Burgers Movie.

“”Weird Al” Yankovic plays a presumably wacky character named Dandruff Tuba. “Weird Al” Yankovic in November 2021. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP”Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe will be playing Yankovic in an upcoming biopic that will be released on The Roku Channel on November 4, 2022.

 Ming-Na Wen voices a mystery character named Carrol. Ming-Na Wen in May 2022. Chris Pizzello/APThe “Agents of S.

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L. D. ” actress is perhaps best known for voicing the Disney character Mulan.

Fortune Feimster voices a popular girl at school named Olive. Fortune Feimster in July 2021. Richard Shotwell/Invision/APThe stand-up comedian previously starred as Colette Kimball-Kinney on Kaling’s show “The Mindy Project.

“”Insecure” star Yvonne Orji plays a cool girl named Gigi. Yvonne Orji in November 2021. Evan Agostini/Invision/APAside from her role as Molly Carter on “Insecure,” Orji has also appeared in movies like “Night School” and “The Blackening.

“”Pretty Little Liars” star Shay Mitchell will voice Brenda, a queen bee at school. Shay Mitchell in July 2022. Jordan Strauss/Invision/APAside from acting, Mitchell is also the designer and creator of the travel brand Béis.

Disney Channel alum Debby Ryan plays a girl named Krista. Debby Ryan in September 2021. Evan Agostini/Invision/APRyan’s most recent role was on the Peacock series called “The Resort.

“Kulap Vilaysack will play a character who’s friends with Daphne. Kulap Vilaysack in September 2018. Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/APThe actress has done voice work for “Bob’s Burgers,” in addition to guest starring on shows like “Parks and Recreation,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and “The Office.

“NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns voices Jacques Beau the Handsome Jock on “Velma. “Karl-Anthony Towns in April 2022. Brandon Dill/APOutside of professional basketball, Towns also appeared in Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj’s music video for “Swish Swish” and starred as himself in the 2019 movie “What Men Want.

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