Ted 2 — Characters & Cast

To be legally recognized as a person so he and Tami-Lynn can adopt a child and protect their marriage.

Evolves from an irresponsible, pleasure-seeking novelty toy into a dignified individual willing to risk his legal existence for family, marital security, and basic human dignity.

To protect his 'thunder buddy' Ted at all costs and pull his own life out of an aimless slump.

Begins the film depressed, cynical, and emotionally paralyzed after his divorce from Lori. By championing Ted's cause, he re-engages with the world, confronts personal loss, and opens his heart to a healthy new romance.

To establish a defining legal precedent for civil rights and defend Ted's civil personhood.

A novice, 26-year-old pro-bono attorney whose fondness for smoking pot out of a bong initially makes her seem flighty. She proves to be a brilliant, principled civil rights litigator who discovers genuine romantic and intellectual harmony with John.

To capture Ted so Hasbro can dissect him, reverse-engineer his magical sentience, and mass-produce living teddy bears.

Returning from the first film, Donny has traded menial jobs for an unhinged janitorial role at Hasbro, using the legal ruling against Ted to orchestrate corporate-sponsored abduction.

Defending civil liberties only when individuals demonstrate meaningful moral capacity and societal value.

A legendary, revered civil rights attorney who initially turns down Ted’s case because Ted has contributed nothing of value to society. Moved by Ted and John's loyalty and sacrifice during the Comic-Con ordeal, he steps forward to argue their appeal.