Seth MacFarlane Confirms ‘Ted’ Season 2 Filming Wrapped: Will He Return to ‘The Orville’ Next?

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Fans of Ted can anticipate more exploits with the profane, substance-abusing bear, as it’s been announced that filming for the second season has finished. Although this is exciting news, it doesn’t mean we’ll be watching the new episodes straight away, as those familiar with Ted’s first season will remember that a significant amount of post-production work was needed to bring the title character to life – a process that took several months.

Meanwhile, MacFarlane cheerfully announced some good news about the ongoing production of the series through a tweet on his X account, stating:

Today marks the completion of filming for TED Season 2! A big thank you goes out to our talented writers, actors, and team members who have brought laughter and joy in this season that’s proven to be the funniest one so far!

Ted” is a spin-off series, set before the movie franchise created by Seth MacFarlane, focusing on John Bennett’s high school years, played by Mark Wahlberg in the films and Max Burkholder in the show. This change of setting provides an ample canvas for MacFarlane’s humor to run wild, and it has been executed so successfully that the response to the series even outshone the movies themselves.

Although details about Season 2 are still under wraps, it’s unlikely that the format will undergo significant changes, given Seth MacFarlane’s involvement. There is ample room to delve further into the influence Ted has on the Bennett family, particularly focusing on John’s parents, portrayed by Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach, as well as his cousin Blaire, played by Giorgia Whigham once more. Rest assured, Seth MacFarlane will continue to voice Ted, given his role as director and producer of the series.

Could Seth MacFarlane Return to ‘The Orville’ After ‘Ted 2’?

As a movie enthusiast, I’ve always admired Seth MacFarlane for his unique touch in television. From the hilarious antics of “Family Guy” and “American Dad,” to various spin-offs, it’s clear he rules the adult animation scene. However, there’s one series that seems to stand apart from the rest – the sci-fi tribute, “The Orville.” Initially, fans were taken aback, anticipating a parody of the iconic “Star Trek” franchise. But boy, were we wrong!

“The Orville” swiftly transformed into something far more profound and emotionally resonant than we ever imagined. Despite subtle references to the original series starring the legendary William Shatner, serving as its primary inspiration, this series carved out its own identity.

Following two seasons on Fox, the merger between the company and Disney led to The Orville being one of many assets in limbo. Although a third season titled The Orville: New Horizons premiered on Disney+ in 2023, the show’s future has been uncertain since then. Some actors have suggested that another season might be forthcoming, while others claim they haven’t received any updates regarding its status.

It’s evident that the television series “The Orville” has a devoted fanbase, perhaps just as passionate as those who supported Ted when it first premiered and became Peacock’s biggest original series. Since the initial production of Ted has concluded, could Seth MacFarlane now focus on another space voyage with “The Orville>”? This idea seems plausible following comments made by Scott Grimes, a fellow cast member on that series, last August.

As a dedicated cinephile, I was thrilled when Grimes made an appearance at the Star Trek Las Vegas convention and announced that The Orville would start filming a new series “some time after New Year.” With Ted’s wrap news indicating that MacFarlane might have some free time to work on other projects soon, this seems to align perfectly and brings fresh excitement to fans who eagerly await another space voyage aboard The Orville.

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2025-01-24 18:01