“Ted Animated Series Set to Premiere on Peacock with Seth MacFarlane and Original Cast”
Great news for fans of Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” franchise! Peacock has officially given the green light to an animated series based on the hit comedy movies. This upcoming show will be a direct sequel to the films, focusing on the hilarious friendship between John Bennett and his foul-mouthed teddy bear, Ted. Seth MacFarlane will reprise his role as the voice of Ted and will also serve as an executive producer on every episode of the animated series. Joining him are Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, known for their work on “Modern Family,” who will help maintain the show’s comedic essence.
The original cast is set to return as well, with Mark Wahlberg voicing John, Amanda Seyfried as Sam, and Jessica Barth as Tami-Lynn. New characters will also be introduced, including Apollo and Ruth, voiced by Kyle Mooney and Liz Richman, respectively. The collaboration behind this project involves UCP, Fuzzy Door, and MRC, promising a fresh take on the beloved characters.
After the success of the live-action series’ debut in early 2024, the announcement of an animated series comes as a thrilling continuation of the beloved franchise. The show quickly became Peacock’s most-watched original series, holding the title of the No. 1 original streaming comedy in the United States for over two months. Stay tuned for more updates on the release date of “Ted: The Animated Series”!
