Mindy Kaling's new "Scooby Doo" spinoff makes many changes — and some people are not happy

Mindy Kaling is set to star in a new "Scooby Doo" spinoff series called "Velma" on HBO Max. Kaling will play the titular character, the brainiac of Mystery Inc. But months after the original announcement, some are criticizing the choice – with some making racist arguments against it.

Kaling will executive produce the 10-episode animated series that is a comedic take on the character's origins, Entertainment Tonight reported in February.  In reaction to the news, one person on Twitter posted a gif of Michael Scott from "The Office" shouting "No!" That tweet was deleted – but not before Kaling, a writer and actor on that sitcom, got to respond.