Fox has officially ordered a new animated series titled "Stewie," focusing on the iconic toddler from the long-running "Family Guy." The show, a direct spinoff, has secured a two-season commitment from the network. This move marks the second foray into spinoffs for "Family Guy," following the previous "The Cleveland Show."
The new series is slated for a premiere during the 2027-2028 television season. "Stewie" will see the titular character, voiced once again by creator Seth MacFarlane, navigate the world of preschool. Reports suggest that this educational setting will serve as a launchpad for explorations of time and space, hinting at a broader scope than his typical domestic escapades. The series is expected to offer a more serialized narrative across its initial two seasons, deviating from the episodic nature of its parent show.
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Details regarding the specific episode count for the first season indicate it will run for less than 15 episodes. Complementing the Fox broadcast, next-day streaming will be available on Hulu, with international distribution planned for Disney+.
Kirker Butler, a writer and producer known for his work on "Family Guy" and "The Cleveland Show," is credited as co-creator of "Stewie" and will serve as showrunner. MacFarlane, alongside Butler and Kara Vallow, will executive produce the project through 20th Television Animation.
The decision to center a spinoff on Stewie Griffin comes years after "Family Guy" itself has cemented its status as a significant cultural presence in adult animation. The show, which debuted in 1999, has endured multiple cancellations and is currently under a four-season order that is also set to conclude around the 2028-29 season, coinciding with the planned run of "Stewie."
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"I'd like to thank Fox for this incredible opportunity, and I'm excited to start pretending I'm collaborating closely with them on the show."
Seth MacFarlane
Butler also offered a statement, expressing his honor and familiarity with MacFarlane's work:
"I am honored and humbled that Seth, 20th Television Animation and Fox have trusted me with one of the most iconic animated characters in the history of television. I have known Seth for more than two decades, worked with him on half a dozen projects, and I am hopeful this is the one where he finally learns my name."