AceShowbiz - Garfield is set to return in a fresh 2D animated series on Paramount+ with Emmy-winning actor Lamorne Morris lending his voice to the iconic lasagna-loving cat. Inspired by Jim Davis’s original comic strip, the upcoming series promises to showcase the chonky feline’s signature sarcasm and laid-back charm in every episode, according to the official synopsis.

Garfield originated as a comic strip before expanding into various media, including popular 1980s animated specials and the long-running Saturday morning cartoon Garfield and Friends, which aired from 1988 for seven seasons. More recently, the character has appeared in computer-animated films, such as 2024’s The Garfield Movie, where Chris Pratt voiced the titular cat.

Lamorne Morris is best recognized for his role as Winston on the Fox sitcom New Girl, which concluded after seven seasons in 2018. In 2024, he earned an Emmy for portraying state trooper Witt Farr in Season 5 of FX’s Fargo. His television credits also include Woke, Unstable, and Call Me Kat.

In other casting updates, Gillian Jacobs, known for her role in Community, has joined Hulu’s football comedy Chad Powers for its upcoming Season 2. She will guest-star as Jerri Dougan, the sister of Colton Ryan’s character Gerry, who is displeased about Chad taking her brother’s spot on the team. Additional guest stars for Season 2 include Colin Woodell (Pulse), Carey O'Donnell, and Nate Varrone (The Bear).

Jacki Weaver, from Yellowstone, is joining the cast of NBC’s reboot of The Rockford Files. She will portray Karma, Rockford’s longtime trailer park neighbor, described as a tough and outspoken activist as well as a think-tank analyst.

Finally, Fox’s reboot of Baywatch has added newcomer Thaddeus LaGrone to its cast. He will play Brad, a Marine veteran who served two tours in an elite division before returning to Venice Beach to care for his ailing father. Brad is characterized as fearless and incredibly strong, a one-man rescue machine.