Paramount Greenlights New Garfield Animated Series

Paramount has greenlit a new 2D animated series featuring the lasagna-loving cat Garfield, with actor Lamorne Morris providing the voice of the sarcastic feline. The untitled project, currently in production, draws inspiration from Jim Davis's original comic strip and is set to expand the streamer's family-friendly programming lineup.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios, the series follows Garfield's everyday adventures alongside his owner Jon Arbuckle and the dog Odie. Executive producers Dave H. Johnson, known for Middlemost Post, and John Trabbic III, who has credits on SpongeBob SquarePants and Middlemost Post, are overseeing the effort. Paramount acquired the rights to the Garfield intellectual property in 2019 through its predecessor company Viacom, which purchased Paws Inc., the character's owner. That deal enabled development of new animated content as well as merchandising opportunities, including apparel, toys, and appearances in games like Nickelodeon's All Star Brawl and Kart Racers.

Morris, an Emmy winner for his supporting role in the fifth season of FX's Fargo, brings experience from a range of projects. He starred as Winston Bishop on the sitcom New Girl...