Summary
- The song "Mean Ol' Moon" performed by Amanda Seyfried in Ted 2 is an original song written by Seth MacFarlane.
- The song was composed by Walter Murphy, with lyrics by Seth MacFarlane, and was sung by Norah Jones in the ending credits.
- "Mean Ol' Moon" adds a soft and romantic touch to the raunchy comedy of Ted 2, contrasting with the overall tone of the film.
Ted 2 came with a musical performance from actor Amanda Seyfried, but the origin of this song was never specified in the film. Though the raunchy franchise is known for its inappropriate jokes and over-the-top comedy, part of what makes Ted the Teddy Bear's story unique are the rare moments of tenderness scattered throughout.
The scene in which Seyfried's character, Samantha Jackson, serenaded John Bennett and the titular Ted is among them and led to a gentle first kiss beside a moonlit field of marijuana plants—but what was the song she sang?
Picking up some years after the end of Ted, Ted 2 sees the titular potty-mouthed teddy bear looking to adopt a child with wife Tami-Lynn, only to discover that the law doesn't recognize him as a person.
In an effort to change this, he and John seek out the help of a lawyer and wind up hiring the weed-loving Samantha Jackson (Seyfried), who is fresh out of law school. As the trio set out on a journey to get Ted recognized as a fully-fledged person with all the rights of an American citizen, John, and Samantha fall in love, which has much to do with the latter's song.
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Amanda Seyfried Sings "Mean Ol' Moon" In Ted 2
Mila Kunis' Lori didn't return for Ted 2, so a new love interest joined the crew in the form of John and Ted's lawyer, Samantha. Seyfried's character was a pretty immediate hit for the Thunder Buddies, primarily due to her love for smoking weed.
About halfway through the film, on the trio's trip to New York, Samantha won John over even more when she picked up a guitar and began singing "Mean Ol' Moon," an old-timey sounding song that Seyfried, known for her vocal performances in Mamma Mia! and Les Miserables, nailed. It seemed the song was made for the actor, and, in a way, it was.
"Mean Ol' Moon" Is An Original Song Written By Seth MacFarlane For Ted 2
Though it sounds like a Frank Sinatra cover, "Mean Ol' Moon" is an original song written specifically for Ted 2. The music was composed by Walter Murphy, with lyrics by Ted creator and voice actor Seth MacFarlane.
Those familiar with MacFarlane's style will recognize the influence here, and Seyfried's classic trill was perfect for completing the moment in the film. The ending credits included another version of "Mean Ol' Moon," this time sung by jazz singer Norah Jones. Overall, the soft, romantic feel of the song contradicts the R-rated, raunchy quality of Ted 2, but that's all part of what makes the film's comedy so genius.
Why Amanda Seyfried Replaced Mila Kunis As The Ted 2 Love Interest
It was something of a surprise when the cast was announced for Ted 2, and Mila Kunis was confirmed as not involved with the sequel. Kunis was one of the main characters of the original Ted, playing John's love interest, Lori. The movie revolves around their relationship, so a sequel where they are no longer together seems to work against the premise of the original. However, Kunis was initially intended to be in Ted 2, alongside the rest of the original cast.
The initial premise for the movie was more of a straight-up road trip flick, with John, Lori, and Ted together, smuggling weed across the country. However, when We're The Millers was released, it was clear that the premise would be too similar, and something had to change.
It would have been possible to create an entirely new story with Lori involved, however, the biggest issue with Kunis' return was that the actress was visibly pregnant during principal filming.
This would have had to be written into the story, and even with that, would have been extremely limiting for the movie - and impractical for Kunis herself. Even if it was possible to write the pregnancy in, the actress may have preferred not to be working on Ted 2 during her pregnancy.
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