The Thunder Buddies are back once again. Almost nine and a half years after Ted 2, another version of Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed talkative teddy bear is in the form of Peacock‘s seven-episode Ted prequel show.
The character debuted in the 2012 film Ted, starring Mark Wahlberg, as a Boston native whose childish wish is to bring his teddy bear to life. Still, their fun-loving friendship interferes with his work and relationship in adulthood.
Ted 2, the 2015 sequel, sees the foul-mouthed bear struggling to be recognized as a person rather than property.
Both R-rated comedies were filmed office hits and a Ted prequel series for Peacock was scheduled in 2021. The new comedy series now follows the main character and his human closest buddy during their early years together.
Ted Series | Official Teaser
The first Ted teaser is a fourth-wall-breaking comeback to the stuffed bear fans who have grown to love him from the original films, with 1993 Ted writing a letter to 2023 Ted telling him of the series’ events.
Past Ted is chock-full of optimism for his future self, citing all the things that did not happen in 2023 and making fun of himself as an ongoing character.
The photos themselves provide a more detailed glance at what to expect. They reintroduce MacFarlane as Ted, with Burkholder playing the role formerly played by Mark Wahlberg in the films.
Though it’s most likely a promotional movie, and the content won’t appear in the real series, the trailer’s most striking feature is how much more upbeat the titular bear seems. It’s a far cry from the future Ted, who lived a hedonistic lifestyle with his closest friend, John Bennett, in the two films.
The Ted prequel series takes viewers back many decades, showing a 16-year-old John Bennett as he deals with his teenage years in the early 1990s.
Fortunately, John doesn’t have to go through adolescence alone, with his closest buddy Ted (MacFarlane) at his side through all the highs (literal and metaphorical) and lows.
Together, they can handle anything, and Ted, while being a less-than-ideal influence on John, is prepared to go to any length to be a good friend.
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The Cast and Crew.
Most of the original cast will not appear in the Ted prequel. However, Seth MacFarlane will reprise his role as Ted.
The Ted prequel’s new cast includes Max Burkholder as young John Bennett, played by Mark Wahlberg as an adult. Alanna Ubach plays John’s mother. Scott Grimes, who also appeared in The Orville and voiced American Dad!, plays John’s father.
Giorgia Whigham, who plays John’s cousin Blaire, rounds up the franchise newcomers.
Ted premieres on Peacock on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
