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Ted Animated Spin-Off Series Is a Go: Find Out Which Stars Are Back

More animated and bear-ly legal.

By Madeline Nagler
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Peacock announced the series pickup of Ted: The Animated Series (working title), an animated spin-off from Seth MacFarlane based on the hit Ted films and Peacock’s record-breaking live-action prequel series.  

Get ready to see your favorite foul-mouthed teddy bear back in action as MacFarlane returns to voice Ted while also serving as executive producer alongside Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family). 

What will the Ted animated series be about?

The new animated series will pick up after the events of the Ted films, continuing the raunchy, comedic misadventures of the titular teddy bear and his best friend John, voiced by Mark Wahlberg.

Which original stars are back? 

Returning to reprise their film roles are: 

Seth MacFarlane as Ted

Seth Macfarlane Headshot Courtesy Of Kenji Fitzgerald

The creator of Family Guy and American Dad returns to voice the foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted.

Mark Wahlberg as John

Wahlberg reprises his role as John, Ted’s loyal best friend, continuing the comedic dynamic that made the movie franchise a hit.

Amanda Seyfried as Sam

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Seyfried (Long Bright River) is back as Sam, bringing her signature charm to the role of John’s partner and voice of reason.

Jessica Barth as Tami-Lynn

Jessica Barth Headshot Courtesy Of Wes Klain

Barth returns as Tami-Lynn, Ted’s on-again, off-again girlfriend with a sharp tongue and a big heart. 

Who else is in the cast of the Ted animated series?

Kyle Mooney as Apollo

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Known for his quirky comedic style, the Saturday Night Live alum joins the cast as Apollo, a new character sure to bring laughs.

Liz Richman as Ruth

Liz Richman Headshot Courtesy Of Bettina Niedermann

Richman, who starred in Peacock’s Ted live-action series, returns to the universe as Ruth, adding depth and humor to the animated spin-off. 

How can I watch the Ted franchise on Peacock?

Stream the Ted live-action series and get caught up before the animated series drops on Peacock. The live-action series, which launched in January 2024, follows Ted and John as they navigate life in the 1990s.

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