She is back! Well, maybe not on General Hospital, but Avery Kristen Pohl has landed a new gig outside of Port Charles. The actress, who famously brought the chaotic Esme Prince to life, has joined the star-studded cast of Netflix’s highly anticipated live-action series, Scooby-Doo: Origins.
Pohl made her General Hospital debut as Esme Prince on August 16, 2021. The character quickly became one of the soap’s most talked-about villains and remained a central figure on the canvas for more than two years.
She appeared regularly as a contract player until Esme was presumed dead on January 31, 2024. Pohl later returned for a special guest appearance in December 2025.
Her work as Esme also earned industry recognition. In 2025, she received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series.
Now, she’s taking on an entirely different world with one of television’s most recognizable franchises.
Joining a Star-Studded Scooby-Doo Cast
Deadline reports that Pohl is among the latest additions to the growing ensemble cast of Scooby-Doo: Origins.
The newly announced cast includes Rusty Schwimmer, Peter Macon, Maxwell Simkins, Jona Xiao, Dani Deetté, Elysée Sanvillé, Alex Isles, Pamela Mitchell, Ross Kimball, Sara Gilbert, Wynn Everett, Sauriyan Sapkota, Bruce McGill, Sherilyn Fenn, and Pohl.
They join the previously announced leads:
- Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake
- Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers
- Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley
- Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones
Meanwhile, Paul Walter Hauser is set to appear in a secret role.
Which mystery character do you think Pohl could be playing?
What Is Scooby-Doo: Origins About?
Created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, the Scooby-Doo franchise first launched in 1969 with the animated classic Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!.
The upcoming Netflix series offers a modern reimagining of the beloved mystery-solving gang and their famous Great Dane.
According to the official logline, the story follows Shaggy and Daphne during their final summer at camp. The longtime friends become entangled in a chilling mystery involving a lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder.
They soon join forces with the highly intelligent Velma and the charismatic newcomer Freddy to investigate the case. As they dig deeper, the mystery begins pulling each of them into a terrifying nightmare that threatens to expose their darkest secrets.
The series is being developed by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, who serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
With Scooby-Doo: Origins set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2027, fans won’t have to wait too much longer to see where her next adventure leads.
Would you like to see Avery Kristen Pohl return to General Hospital someday?
Who is Avery Kristen Pohl playing in Scooby-Doo: Origins?
While Avery Kristen Pohl’s exact character details are currently being kept under wraps, Netflix has confirmed that the former General Hospital actress has landed a major recurring role in the upcoming live-action prequel series, Scooby-Doo: Origins.
Photo Credit: JPI Studios.
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