'Garfield' Animated Series Ordered By Paramount+ With Lamorne Morris
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Key Points:
- Paramount+ has greenlit a new original 2D-animated Garfield series, featuring Emmy-winning actor Lamorne Morris as the voice of the iconic orange cat, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios.
- The series, inspired by Jim Davis' original comic strip, is executive produced by Dave H. Johnson and John Trabbic III and marks Garfield's first animated TV return since 2009.
- The project, in development since 2019, follows Paramount’s acquisition of Garfield IP and global merchandising rights, integrating the character into various franchises and product categories.
- This new Garfield series joins other recent Paramount+ kids and family orders like The Elephant & Piggie Show! and The Pigeon Show!, as the streamer expands its
