Jashandeep Singh
Seth MacFarlane is a multi-talented actor who has left an indelible mark on the worlds of animation, comedy, film, and music. Starting his career as an animator and writer at Hanna-Barbera, MacFarlane showcased his skills in beloved shows like ‘Johnny Bravo,’ ‘Cow and Chicken,’ and ‘Dexter’s Laboratory.’ His career trajectory took a meteoric rise when he created and started to lend his voice to Peter, Stewie, and Brian Griffin in the animated series ‘Family Guy’ in 1999. The show’s blend of sharp humor and satire garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, solidifying MacFarlane’s status as a comedy genius. His creative genius extended to other successful ventures like ‘American Dad!’ and ‘The Cleveland Show,’ further showcasing his writing and voice-acting prowess.
MacFarlane’s talents weren’t confined to the small screen. He ventured into feature film directing with ‘Ted,’ a fantasy comedy that resonated with audiences and critics alike. He further established himself as a versatile filmmaker with ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ and ‘Ted 2,’ while also starring in the films ‘Tooth Fairy’ and ‘Logan Lucky.’ Over the years, MacFarlane has earned several accolades for his work, including five Emmy Awards. His career is a testament to his exceptional versatility. The actor frequently comes up with new and exciting projects that leave the audience impressed.
1. Family Guy Season 24 (2026)
‘Family Guy,’ the famous animated show that explores the adventures of the twisted Griffin family, will return on Fox in 2026 with its 24th season. MacFarlane is back to voice Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Glenn Quagmire, and Tom Tucker, along with other characters. We are also getting back Alex Borstein as Lois Griffin, Mila Kunis as Meg Griffin, Seth Green as Chris Griffin, Arif Zahir as Cleveland Brown, Patrick Warburton as Joe Swanson, and Jess Harnell as Vinny Griffin. Season 23 is ongoing, and Season 24 will arrive in 2026. More details are awaited.
2. Ted Season 2 (TBA)
‘Ted’ has been renewed for Season 2 by Peacock after its Season 1’s hit run. The series is set in 1993 and explores the daily life of Ted the Bear (voiced by MacFarlane), who lives with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), in Framingham, Massachusetts. Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach play John’s parents, Matty and Susan, respectively, while Giorgia Whigham plays John’s cousin Blaire. Peacock hasn’t announced any date of release or the number of episodes but considering Season 1 dropped all seven episodes together, Season 2 probably do the same.
3. American Dad! Seasons 20 and 21 (TBA)
‘American Dad!’ will air on Fox starting with its upcoming 20th season and beyond. Season 19, which ended on March 24, closed the show’s TBS chapter. However, there is still time before we have a release date for Season 20. The animated comedy show centers on hyper-patriotic CIA agent Stan Smith (voiced by MacFarlane) and the misadventures of his unconventional family living in Langley Falls, Virginia. Wendy Schaal voices Stan’s wife, Francine; Rachael MacFarlane voices Stan’s left-wing activist daughter Hayley, and Scott Grimes voices Hayley’s geeky/confident brother. MacFarlane also voices Roger, a sarcastic and sassy space alien, and Dee Bradley Baker voices Klaus, an attention-starved goldfish with the brain of a German Olympic skier. The show is created by Seth MacFarlane, Matt Weitzman, and Mike Barker.
4. The Shrouded College (TBA)
MacFarlane is developing and writing ‘The Shrouded College,’ a TV adaptation of the graphic novel series by Charles Soule and Will Sliney. The drama series tells the story of different characters who are enlisted to become secret agents to fight a supernatural cold war on the side of the Shrouded College, an organization on the edge of destruction. MacFarlane also executive produces the show. The cast of the project has not been announced yet. The series is currently in development and is slated to be distributed by Peacock. However, its premiere date is yet to be revealed.
5. The Family Guy (TBA)
While there are no details about this highly-anticipated animated feature, MacFarlane has assured fans that it is in development, albeit for more than 15 years now. It was first announced in 2007, followed by a confirmation in 2011. Since then, there have been no developments other than recently at Paley Fest LA, where MacFarlane told ComicBook.com that he hasn’t had the time to address the idea.
6. The Orville Season 4 (TBA)
Hulu has renewed the sci-fi series ‘The Orville’ for its fourth season. MacFarlane, the series creator, will be back to showrun, with Jon Cassar returning to direct. Season 3 ended with Kelly giving Lysella a trip on the USS Orville and the latter staying aboard. Season 4 will likely explore Lysella’s decision to stay on the Orville, the identities of Heveena’s operatives on Moclus, and the diplomatic relations between the Krill and the Moclans. MacFarlane will return as Ed Mercer. Other returning cast members include Scott Grimes as Gordon Malloy, Adrianne Palicki as Kelly Grayson, Penny Johnson Jerald as Dr. Claire Finn, J. Lee as John LaMarr, Peter Macon as Bortus, Mark Jackson as Isaac, and Giorgia Whigham as Lysella. Filming has begun and more details are awaited.
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