Ted
Summary
Warning : This clause contains spoilers for theTedprequel show .
From Seth MacFarlane regulars likeAmerican Dad ! ’s Scott bemire to freshman likeEuphoria ’s Alanna Ubach , the plaster bandage of Peacock’sTedprequel show is full of big actor , each bring their own colorful persona to life . Set in a Massachusetts suburb in 1993 , theTedprequel series run low back to Ted ’s childhood as he attends schooltime with his respectable friend John Bennett . Originally played by Mark Wahlberg in the movies , John is 16 years old in the telecasting show . The serial determine Ted and John dealing with puerile curiosities like drug consumption , pornography , and minor drinking .
To lash out out the tout ensemble of his latest NSFW family situation comedy , MacFarlane recruited a handful of his old cohorts fromFamily bozo , American Dad ! , andThe Orville . Patrick Stewart , the storyteller of theTedmovies , has been replaced by one of hisX - Menco - star . TheTedcast include actors from the main casts of such hit shows asParenthood , The Practice , andNever Have I Ever . Almost every actor in this supporting players is placeable from a few other high - visibility projection .
It ’s been almost a tenner since Ted 2 , and while Ted 3 is n’t chance , Seth MacFarlane has been hard at workplace filming a Ted prequel series .
Seth MacFarlane As Ted
Series Almighty Seth MacFarlane provides the voice and move seizure for the titulary function of Ted . MacFarlane also target the serial and wrote some of its episodesafter directing and co - writing bothTedfilms . MacFarlane is best known as the Divine ofFamily Guy , in which he voices Peter , Brian , Stewie , and Quagmire , among others , and the carbon monoxide - Almighty ofAmerican Dad ! , in which he voice Stan and Roger , among others . He also directed , co - save , and star as Albert Stark in thewestern spoofA Million Ways to Die in the West , and voiced Mike the crooning mouse inSing .
Max Burkholder As John Bennett
Ted ’s best friend John Bennett , the boy who wished him to life , is toy by Max Burkholder . The part was previously play by Mark Wahlberg , Colton Shires , and Bretton Manley in theTedmovies . Burkholder is best known for play the main character of Max Braverman in the TV adaptation ofParenthood . He also play Charlie Sandin inThe Purgeand voiced Matt inInvincible . Burkholder first puzzle out with MacFarlane when he play various guest roles onFamily Guy , American Dad ! , andThe Orville .
Alanna Ubach As Susan Bennett
Alanna Ubach plays John ’s softly spoken , mild - mannered female parent , Susan Bennett . In the originalTedmovie , John ’s mom was called Helen and she was played by Alex Borstein . Ubach is well screw for dally a very different TV ma : Cassie and Lexi ’s momma Suze Howard in HBO’sEuphoria . She also play Serena McGuire in theLegally Blondemovies , Isabel Villalobos inMeet the Fockers , and Roxy , the sex prole Frank Reynolds desire to marry , inIt ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 7 , episode 1 , “ Frank ’s Pretty Woman . ”
Scott Grimes As Matty Bennett
John ’s grumpy , loudmouthed father , Matty Bennett , is play by Scott Grimes . John ’s dada was previously send for Steve in the firstTedmovie and he was played by Ralph Garman . Grimes is a regular henchman of MacFarlane ’s , having voiced Steve Smith inAmerican Dad!and played Gordon Malloy inThe Orville . He also bet Dr. Archie Morris inER , Will McCorkle inParty of Five , and Technical Sergeant Donald Malarkey inBand of Brothers .
Giorgia Whigham As Blaire Bennett
Giorgia Whigham plays Blaire Bennett , John ’s cousin who ’s ride out with the family while she attends a college nearby . Whigham ’s previous TV purpose include Kat in13 Reasons Whyseason 1 , Amy Bendix inThe Punisherseason 2 , and Beth inScreamseason 3 . She also act Chrissy inSierra Burgess is a Loser , Becca Whitsett inWaco : The Aftermath , and Jade inLegacies , and antecedently worked with MacFarlane when she played Lysella inThe Orville .
Blaire is a novel character who did n’t seem in theTedmovies .
Ted Supporting Cast & Characters
Marissa Shankar as Sarah : Blaire ’s lady friend , Sarah , is played by Marissa Shankar . Shankar antecedently seem in a couple of small motion picture ; she play Lolo in the 2021 filmNighthawkand another character diagnose Sarah in the 2022 filmExpunged : A Harold Hall .
Ian McKellen as the narrator : TheTedprequel series is narrated by Ian McKellen . McKellen is best roll in the hay for playing Magneto in theX - Menmovies . He replaces hisX - Menco - sensation Patrick Stewart , who narrated both of theTedmovies .
Liz Richman as Polly : Polly , one of John and Ted ’s only friends at school , is played by Liz Richman . Richman previously played Shira inLittle Americaseason 2 , sequence 2 , “ The Bra Whisperer , ” and Stephanie inRusty Camelseason 1 , sequence 3 , “ New Neighbors . ”
Ara Hollyday as Andrew : John and Ted ’s other friend , Andrew , is played by Ara Hollyday . Hollyday ’s only other playact credit rating is the office of Skip Weatherford in Wes Anderson ’s sci - fi comedyAsteroid City .
Jack Seavor McDonald as Clive : John and Ted ’s school hooligan , Clive , is played by Jack Seavor McDonald . McDonald is easily have a go at it for playing Eric in 18 installment ofNever Have I Ever . He also played Duncan inModern Familyseason 9 , episode 20 , “ Mother ! , ” and young Bertram inWhy Women Killseason 2 , sequence 2 , “ The Woman in the Window . ”
Charlotte Fountain - Jardim as Betheny Borgwort : John ’s love stake , Betheny Borgwort , is play by Charlotte Fountain - Jardim . Before joining the cast of characters ofTed , Fountain - Jardim ’s highest - profile function was Sister Clementine inThe Marvelous Mrs. Maiselseason 5 , instalment 5 , “ The Pirate Queen . ”
Gail Goldberg as Mrs. Fechko : Gail Goldberg plays the Bennetts ’ nosy , nervous neighbor , Mrs. Fechko . Goldberg in the main works as a purge director , and worked on the cast forTed . She previously ferment with MacFarlane as the casting director for his sci - fi seriesThe Orville .
Penny Johnson Jerald as the principal : The principal of John and Ted ’s schooling is play by Penny Johnson Jerald . Jerald has played major roles on several iconic idiot box shows , including Beverly Barnes inThe Larry Sanders Show , Kasidy Yates inStar Trek : Deep Space Nine , and Sherry Palmer in24 .
Julius Sharpe as Mr. George : Julius Sharpe take on Ted and John ’s teacher , Mr. George . Sharpe is good known for his employment as a writer and voice thespian on MacFarlane ’s first show , Family Guy . He also wrote for theTedseries .
Francesca Xuereb as Erin : The beggarly cheerleader who piece on the instructor , Erin , is played by Francesca Xuereb . Xeureb is better known for her character as Quinn inThe Sex Lives of College Girls .
Don Lake as Bert : Don Lake plays Bert , the security sentry go hung up on his functioning in an amateur output ofPippin . Lake is a frequent collaborator of Christopher Guest , having played Phil Burgess inWaiting for Guffman , Graham Chissolm inBest in Show , and the “ Love It ” critic inFor Your Consideration . He also played Brad Gregory inSpace Forceand the director of HBO in the originalCurb Your Enthusiasmpilot .
Josh Stamberg as Professor Lucas Damon : Blaire ’s college professor , Lucas Damon , a celebrated novelist who turns out to be attracted to Ted , is played by Josh Stamberg . Stamberg is best known for other TV roles like Jay Parker inDrop Dead Diva , Max inThe Affair , and S.W.O.R.D. Director Tyler Hayward inWandaVision .
Danny Jolles as Will : Will , the creepy eye - cured man with whom John reluctantly pass Halloween nighttime , is played by Danny Jolles . Jolles played George in 19 episode ofCrazy Ex - Girlfriendand has execute standup comedy onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert .
Jason Kravits as the sex ed teacher : The instructor of Ted and John ’s sex erectile dysfunction class is play by Jason Kravits . Kravits is well known for playing A.D.A. Richard Bay inThe Practiceand also played Edgar Guest roles like Ron Solotaroff inCurb Your Enthusiasmseason 8 , sequence 3 , “ Palestinian Chicken . ”
Bobby Strom as Dennis the Dump Truck : The voice of Matty ’s own witching livelihood toy , Dennis the Dump Truck , is provided by Bobby Strom . Dennis ’ representative sounds like MacFarlane , and since there ’s nothing on-line about an actor named Bobby Strom , it ’s possible this is a pseudonym for theTedcreator himself .
