As fans gear up for Sleep Token’s highly anticipated new album, “Even in Arcadia,” it seems the universe has a perfect juxtaposition brewing. While the band is stealing hearts with Gerald the Flamingo, Peacock is revamping nostalgia with a beloved teddy bear named Ted, and oh, how it has everyone buzzing! The connection to Sleep Token? Just a slice of serendipity in my own obsession. Seth MacFarlane’s iconic Ted franchise, already a heavyweight with two blockbuster films and a popular live-action series, is now setting its sights on the animated frontier. Yes, you read that right—welcome to the world of Ted: The Animated Series!
In this exciting new chapter, Seth MacFarlane returns to voice our raucous, foul-mouthed teddy bear, alongside the dynamic duo of Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, who have lent their talents to Modern Family and the live-action Ted series. The trio is set to orchestrate all episodes, ensuring that Ted’s explosive humor will remain front and center.
The animated series reunites the fan-favorite cast, with Mark Wahlberg reprising his role as John, Amanda Seyfried as Sam, and Jessica Barth as the fiery Tami-Lynn. Joining in the comedic chaos is Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney, taking on the voice of Apollo, while Liz Richman rounds out the fun as Ruth.
Set against a backdrop of success, Ted: The Animated Series follows closely on the heels of its live-action predecessor, which was just renewed for a second season. Since its debut in January 2024, the show has been a sensation, skyrocketing to the top of U.S. charts and maintaining its status there for a solid two months. According to Peacock, it’s now the most-watched content on their platform, not just in the U.S. but also gaining traction across the U.K., Australia, and Canada. Talk abou a global takeover!
Curious about what’s in store? Here’s the official summary from Peacock:
In this comedic prequel series to the Ted films, set in 1993, our infamous bear Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) is facing a new chapter in life. After his glory days have faded, he’s back at home in Framingham, Massachusetts. Here, he resides with his best friend, the now-16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), plus his mom and dad (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham). While Ted may not always be the best influence, he’s undeniably a loyal friend, ready to risk it all for the bond they share.
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