fexdun on Instagram: "🎬 Behind the scenes: In Ted, the bear you see on screen was never physically there. During filming, actors performed alongside a stand-in and reference props while Mark Wahlberg delivered his scenes as if Ted were real. Ted himself was brought to life later through motion capture and voice performance by Seth MacFarlane, who also directed the film. Every glance, pause, and reaction had to be precisely timed so the comedy would land naturally once the animation was added. T

Funflix on Instagram: "Follow (us) @_funflixmovies for the best posts and reels 💜 For Mark Wahlberg’s role as John Bennett in Ted (2012), he prepared by rehearsing extensively with Seth MacFarlane, who performed Ted’s lines live on set to help Wahlberg match the comedic timing. Wahlberg said he took the role because the mix of raunchy humor and emotional beats offered something different from his usual work. He also focused on grounding the performance so the CGI character would feel believable