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Seth MacFarlane and Peacock appear to have a strong creative partnership, with the streaming platform teaming up once again with the Family Guy creator for a brand-new animated comedy. While MacFarlane already has his Ted live-action prequel series on Peacock, he's now set to expand his presence even more with a full-fledged Ted animated series.

While plot details are being kept secret, Ted: The Animated Series is said to be a sequel. It will continue the story after the first two Ted movies. Those hilariously funny comedy films, directed and co-written by MacFarlane, centered around the unexpected bond between a man named John Bennett and his foul-mouthed, magically sentient teddy bear, Ted. In addition to his behind-the-scenes work, MacFarlane also voiced the iconic character of Ted in the movies. He also currently voices the talking stuffed animal in the prequel series.

In this new animated Peacock show, MacFarlane will not...

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While Sleep Token fans are obsessed with Jerry, the Flamingo, leading up to the band’s new album, “Even in Arcadia,” Peacock is losing its stuffing for a teddy bear named Ted. Why the Sleep Token reference? What can I say? It’s timely, and I’m obsessed. Seth MacFarlane’s mega-popular Ted franchise is already dominating the live-action space with two films and a hit television series, but now it’s looking to conquer the animation arena. Peacock announced Ted: The Animated Series today, bringing the foul-mouthed teddy bear to screens like never before.

Seth MacFarlane will reprise his role as the voice of Ted for the animated series. In addition to playing Snuggle’s evil twin (not really), MacFarlane is producing all episodes with executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family), who also executive produced the live-action series Ted.

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A Tedanimated show is on the way, and it's set to bring Mark Wahlberg back to the franchise after 10 years. Hitting theaters in 2012, the first Ted movie hailed from writer and director Seth MacFarlane, who also provided the voice of the titular foul-mouthed teddy bear. Wahlberg appeared in the film as John Bennett, Ted's best friend, a role that he would reprise for Ted 2 (2015) after the original movie's massive success. Wahlberg didn't return, however, for the recent Ted prequel series on Peacock.

Per Deadline, Peacock has now given a series order to Ted: The Animated Series (working title). Though no logline has been provided just yet, the show is expected to serve as a sequel that takes place after the two Ted movies. MacFarlane will executive produce the series and return to voice the titular bear, with Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh also executive producing. Wahlbergis returning to voice...

Everyone's favorite foul-mouthed teddy bear is finally back, and no, it won't be in another prequel. Ted is getting another sequel, but it won't be in theaters. After debuting a brilliant prequel series set in the early 90s, the original cast and crew will reunite for a long-awaited follow-up to the 2015 sequel, Ted 2. Peacock is doubling down on the franchise with a show featuring the fan-favorite original cast.

Peacock has ordered a Ted animated series that will follow the events of the two live-action films. The show will star Seth MacFarlane as Ted, Mark Wahlberg as John, Amanda Seyfried as Sam, and Jessica Barth as Tami-Lynn. Meanwhile, new cast members include Kyle Mooney as Apollo and Liz Richman as Ruth. As expected, MacFarlane will serve as executive producer and writer, while Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh will handle showrunning duties and script writing. The announcement arrives after Peacock wrapped...

Peacock announced today the series pickup of Ted: The Animated Series (working titled) from Seth MacFarlane, following the success of the record-breaking, live-action #1 Original Streaming Comedy Ted. The animated series picks up after the Ted films.

MacFarlane is set to reprise the voice of the iconic and loveable foul-mouthed teddy bear “Ted,” and will also executive produce all episodes alongside executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family), who also executive produced the live-action series Ted.

The original film franchise stars returning as series regulars to voice their roles include Mark Wahlberg as “John,” Amanda Seyfried as “Sam,” and Jessica Barth (Ted & Ted 2) as “Tami-Lynn.”

The additional series regulars include Kyle Mooney as “Apollo” and Liz Richman as “Ruth.” The series comes from UCP (a division of Universal Studio Group), Fuzzy Door, and MRC.

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A new Ted series is in the works at Peacock!

On Friday (May 9), it was announced that the streaming service has ordered an animated sequel series based on Seth MacFarlane‘s foul-mouthed teddy bear franchise.

While plot details about being kept under wraps, Variety reports that the animated series will take place after the events of the two Ted live-action movies, which were released in 2012 and 2015.

Keep reading to find out more…It has also been confirmed that Seth will be returning to voice Ted with Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, and Jessica Barth reprising their film roles as John, Sam, and Tami-Lynn respectively.

In addition, Kyle Mooney will be voicing the new character of Apollo while Liz Richman will voice Ruth.

This will now be the second Ted TV series on Peacock. The streamer currently airs a live-action prequel series, which first premiered in 2024. We already know which stars are...

After heading to the mid-1990s for a prequel series, the Ted franchise is returning to the present day. Nine years after Ted 2, Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg will reunite for an animated continuation on Peacock.

Per Variety, the streamer has ordered an animated series that will take place after the events of the two Ted live-action features, which were released in 2012 and 2015. MacFarlane will reprise the voice of the foul-mouthed titular teddy bear, with Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, and Jessica Barth also coming back in their respective film roles as John, Sam, and Tami-Lynn. Ted: The Animated Series has also unveiled the first new additions to the cast, with Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney and Liz Richman (who played Polly in the prequel series) set to voice new characters Apollo and Ruth, respectively. Peacock has also released a behind-the-scenes look at the cast recording together, which can be viewed on Instagram below.

After two movies and a prequel series, the world of Ted is growing again.

Peacock has greenlit an animated Ted series based on the movies from Seth MacFarlane. The show will sit alongside the prequel series on Peacock, which premiered in January 2024 and has been renewed for a second season.

MacFarlane will continue to provide the voice of Ted — a teddy bear brought to life by a boy’s wish, now grown up and bearing the hallmarks of a boorish Seth MacFarlane character. Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth will also star, reprising their roles from the Ted movies (the show will be set after the events of 2015’s Ted 2), along with Kyle Mooney and Liz Richman.

The live-action Ted prequel had a solid first season for Peacock, making the top 10 original streaming series rankings three times during its run and outpacing all other original comedies on streaming for two months.

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted franchise is about to get a lot more colorful: Peacock has ordered an animated version of his live-action comedy series and films.

A specific storyline is not yet revealed, but the series is a sequel that picks up after the Ted films.

MacFarlane will reprise the voice of the foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted and will also executive produce all episodes of Ted: The Animated Series (wt) with executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family), who also executive produced the live-action series Ted.

Also set to reprise their voiceover roles are Mark Wahlberg as John, Amanda Seyfried as Sam and Jessica Barth as Tami-Lynn. SNL‘s Kyle Mooney is joining the cast to voice Apollo while Liz Richman will play Ruth.

The series comes from UCP (a division of Universal Studio Group), Fuzzy Door and MRC. Other EPs are Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Jason Clark,...

Despite the massive success of 2012’s Ted and its 2015 sequel, a third movie was never a guarantee.

“You know, there hadn’t ever really been any serious talks about doing a Ted 3,” franchise creator Seth MacFarlane previously told TVLine. “After Ted 2, we weren’t sure if there was still an insatiable appetite for more Ted, and that coincided with my desire to go do The Orville. So, it kind of ceased to be a part of the conversation for a while.”

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Peacock has given a series order to “Ted: The Animated Series,” the working title for an animated spinoff of the 2012 and 2015 live-action comedy film franchise created and directed by Seth MacFarlane, who starred with Mark Wahlberg.

The order further expands the franchise following the success of “Ted,” Peacock’s live-action prequel series.

MacFarlane of course will voice Ted, the foul-mouthed, magical talking teddy bear at the center of the story, with Wahlberg providing the voice of Ted’s human companion, John Bennett.

Also returning from the original films are Amanda Seyfried as John’s girlfriend, Sam Jackson, and Jessica Barth as Ted’s wife, Tami-Lynn.

Joining them are Kyle Mooney as the voice of “Apollo,” most likely Ted and Tami-Lynn’s adopted son from “Ted 2,” and Liz Richman (“Little America”), who plays “Polly” on Peacock’s “Ted” live-action series and will voice “Ruth” for the cartoon.

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