The premiere date for Mindy Kaling's adult animation series Velma has been confirmed by HBO Max.

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The undertaking was first announced in February 2021. Ten episodes long and voiced by Kaling, Velma was previously referred to as the origin story of the Scooby Gang's underrated brains. 

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 It was claimed that the show would lift the curtain and show viewers more of the adored and sophisticated mystery-solver. 

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Given Kaling's reputation on The Office and the promise that a more mature look of well-known characters can offer, the announcement sparked a lot of conversation.

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TVLine has confirmed that the animated series' premiere date is Thursday, January 12, following the release of a teaser video that gave viewers a taste of Velma and its tone. 

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It is still unknown whether all 10 episodes will air simultaneously, every week, or if the streaming service will prefer to distribute episodes in portions. 

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The Sex Lives of College Girls, Kaling's current HBO Max series, has embraced the latter strategy.

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Fans can anticipate a winking and possibly slasher vibe from Velma based on the teaser clip. 

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More generally, Velma and the rest of Mystery Inc. before they were officially formed have been seen in HBO Max's animated adaptation of the Scooby-Gang.

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Charlie Grandy co-created the film Velma, which features a strong supporting cast. Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Melissa Fumero, Ming-Na Wen, Shay Mitchell, Debby Ryan, and Scooby-Doo veteran Frank Welker are just a few of the actors who have appeared in the series.

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