Lamorne Morris to Voice Garfield in New 2D Animated Series Ordered by Streamer
A new 2D animated Garfield series has been picked up by a streaming service, and lamorne morris will voice the lasagna-loving orange cat. The pickup matters because the show is currently in production and closes a lengthy development chapter for the property.
Lamorne Morris to voice Garfield
Emmy-winning actor-comedian lamorne morris is set to voice the title role in the upcoming 2D series. The casting positions Morris as the lead performer for the familiar, sarcastic feline character in episodes described as highlighting the cat's signature sarcasm and lackadaisical persona.
Production background and timeline
The new series entered development several years ago and has spent seven years in development and production. It originated from work that began in 2019 and, after changes in corporate leadership and strategy, has now been formally ordered and moved into production. The pickup effectively ends the project's long road to the screen; an exact release date is not publicly confirmed.
Franchise context and recent films
This will be the first new animated television series for the character since a 2009 show that ran for five seasons. The property also continues to exist on the big-screen side: a recent 3D CGI feature released in 2024 featured a high-profile performer as the cat, and a sequel was announced last year and is moving forward. The underlying comic strip, created in the late 1970s, remains widely read, with the brand claiming roughly 200 million daily readers and millions of social media followers.
What comes next for the series
The production is being shepherded by experienced animation executives and creative leads and is described as inspired by the original comic strip. Merchandising arrangements tied to the property were centralized under corporate ownership and the character has been integrated across consumer categories including apparel, toys, publishing, food and pet products, as well as in game franchises. If production proceeds on schedule, promotional tie-ins and merchandising rollouts are plausible when the series nears release; an official premiere window is not publicly confirmed at this time.
Key takeaways
- lamorne morris will voice Garfield in a new 2D animated series now in production.
- The project spent seven years in development after beginning in 2019 and is now moving forward.
- The character's recent film entry and ongoing merchandising integration suggest coordinated franchise activity ahead of the series' eventual release.
