Background artist Davey Cummings confirmed that Mindy Kaling’s Velma won’t return for a Season 3. In a now-deleted Instagram publish, Cummings introduced the present’s cancellation following the current launch of its Halloween particular on MAX. This marks the tip of the animated sequence led by Kaling, which supplied a reimagined tackle the traditional Scooby-Doo characters.
MAX has reportedly canceled Mindy Kaling-led Velma sequence
In a now-deleted Instagram publish, background artist Davey Cummings introduced that Mindy Kaling’s Velma has been canceled (by way of Comicbook.com). The animated sequence, led by Kaling, won’t proceed following the discharge of its Halloween particular.
Cummings confirmed that there won’t be a Velma Season 3, which premiered on MAX in 2023 and ran for 2 seasons, concluding with the Halloween particular titled “This Halloween Wants To Be Extra Particular.” As of now, Warner Bros. and MAX haven’t launched an official assertion on the cancellation.
The Velma sequence, a reimagining of the traditional Scooby-Doo characters, sparked controversy resulting from its drastic modifications to the long-lasting figures. Notably, Scooby-Doo didn’t seem, and new plotlines and character dynamics had been launched. The present acquired combined evaluations, with criticism specializing in its humor and stereotypes. Regardless of the backlash, Velma managed to supply two seasons and a remaining particular earlier than its reported finish.
The cancellation leaves a number of plotlines unresolved, together with Fred’s destiny after the spellbook influences him within the Halloween particular and Velma’s advanced relationships with the opposite characters. The Halloween particular, which concerned Velma battling an undead horde, seems to function the sequence finale.
Though Velma has concluded, followers of the Scooby-Doo franchise can stay up for a brand new sequence titled Go-Go Thriller Machine. This sequence will observe Shaggy and Scooby as they embark on adventures in Japan. The upcoming venture marks the fifteenth sequence within the long-running franchise, persevering with the legacy of Thriller Integrated for future audiences.
