‘Ted’ Series From Seth MacFarlane In The Works At Peacock

By Michael Haskoor @Tweetskoor
Published April 16, 2022, 10:19 a.m. ET

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Seth MacFarlane has confirmed that he will be reprising his role as everyone’s favorite crass teddy bear come to life Ted, in a brand new series for Peacock.

The Family Guy comedian will expand on the character’s story that began with a 2012 film that co-starred Mark Wahlberg, with a live-action show.

MacFarlane will serve as writer, director and executive producer, as well as splitting showrunning duties on the forthcoming project.

The series will reportedly takes place in 1993, prior to the events of the two films starring Wahlberg. In the new series, Ted lives with 16-year-old John Bennett, his parents and cousin in a working class home in Boston.

“Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, Ted’s willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family,” adds Variety to the plot description.

Giorgia Whigham, Max Burkholder and Scott Grimes have all been cast in the new series, but it has not been revealed whether any actors from the films will be returning.

MacFarlane confirmed the news on his Instagram account, writing: “Time to sing the thunder song.”

Burkholder will play the role of young John Bennett alongside Whigham who will appear as John’s cousin, Blaire Bennett. Grimes will play John’s father and Blaire’s uncle, Matty Bennett.

The Ted series falls under the big overall TV deal MacFarlane and Fuzzy Door signed with UCP in 2020. Erica Huggins of Fuzzy Door will also executive produce alongside MacFarlane.

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