Seth MacFarlane's TED Series Lands Three New Actors and Two Showrunners at Peacock
Seth MacFarlane’s series Ted is moving forward at Peacock with three new cast members. In addition to creating, directing, executive producing and co-showrunning the series, MacFarlane is returning to voice the lascivious teddy bear from his two Ted films, and he will be joined by Giorgia Whigham (The Punisher, 13 Reasons Why), Max Burkholder (Parenthood), and frequent MacFarlane collaborator Scott Grimes (Oppenheimer, The Orville).
“In the series, it’s 1993 and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. 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.”
“Burkholder will play the role of John Bennett. John is a good guy and likeable teen who is, however, still in his awkward phase. With Ted’s help, John is doing his best to navigate adolescence.”
“Whigham will appear as Blaire Bennett. Blaire is a smart and politically correct college student who’s living with her Uncle Matty, Aunt Susan and younger cousin John. She is not afraid to be outspoken and frequently clashes with her more traditionalist family.”
“Grimes will play Matty Bennett. Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who thinks he is the unequivocal boss in the family, and doesn’t like anyone challenging him, particularly his liberal-minded niece, Blaire.”
Modern Family executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh have joined the series to serve as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
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via: Variety