Garfield Animated Series Ordered by Paramount+

Paramount+ today announced the new original 2D-animated Garfield (working title), featuring the iconic lasagna-loving orange cat. Garfield will be voiced by Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and podcast host Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Fargo, Spider-Noir).

Inspired by the original comic strip by Jim Davis, the series features the chonky feline at his finest, with each episode showcasing the pop culture icon’s signature sarcasm and hilarious lackadaisical attitude.

The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios, with Dave H. Johnson (Middlemost Post) and John Trabbic III (SpongeBob SquarePants, Middlemost Post) serving as executive producers.

With over 200 million daily comic readers and millions of social media followers, the Garfield brand’s massive global presence has spanned over 47 years and multiple generations.

Since Garfield‘s integration into the Paramount Products & Experiences portfolio, the property has continued to grow, with global partnerships across categories spanning apparel, toys, publishing, food, pet, and more.

The Garfield series will deepen the kids & family offerings on Paramount+, joining recently greenlit children’s programs, including The Elephant & Piggie Show! and The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon.

Morris is an Emmy Award winner for his standout performance in FX’s Fargo. He will next star in Prime Video’s highly anticipated Spider-Noir and is currently in production on Jumanji 4. He is also the host of The Lamorning After podcast, which he co-hosts with Kyle Shevrin, as well as the New Girl rewatch podcast, The Mess Around, with former castmate Hannah Simone.

Morris is represented by Entertainment 360, CAA, The Lede Company, and Myman Greenspan.