Ted stylized as ted is a 2012 american comedy film directed by seth mac farlane the screenplay by mac farlane alec sulkin and wellesley wild is from mac farlanes story the film stars mark wahlberg mila kunis and mac farlane with joel mc hale and giovanni ribisi in supporting roles with mac farlane providing the voice of the titular character the film tells the story of john bennett a boston native whose childhood wish brings his teddy bear friend ted to life but ted keeps john and h