'Megamind' film, TV series to stream on Peacock March 1

Karen Butler
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Adam Lambert will voice a character in an animated movie and series that will follow up 2010's "Megamind." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Adam Lambert will voice a character in an animated movie and series that will follow up 2010's "Megamind." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Feb. 1 (UPI) -- An animated Megamind sequel movie and TV series are set to stream on Peacock, starting on March 1.

The film Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate will pick up moments after the events of the 2010 movie, Megamind which ends when the title character goes from supervillain to superhero.

The new projects will feature Keith Ferguson as Megamind.

The voice cast also includes Adam Lambert, Chris Sullivan, Tony Hale, Laura Post, Josh Brener, Maya Aoki Tuttle and Jeanine Mason.

Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, who penned the original movie, executive produced the sequels alongside Eric Fogel.

Tony Hale arrives for the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2020. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Tony Hale arrives for the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2020. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

"Megamind's former villain team, The Doom Syndicate, has returned," the streaming service said in a press release.

"Our newly crowned blue hero must now keep up evil appearances until he can assemble his friends (Roxanne, Ol' Chum, and Keiko) to stop his former evil teammates from launching Metro City to the moon."

Jeanine Mason arrives on the red carpet at The CW Network's Upfront at The London Hotel in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Jeanine Mason arrives on the red carpet at The CW Network's Upfront at The London Hotel in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

The original movie starred Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill and Ben Stiller.

Will Ferrell attends the premiere of the Dreamworks animated film "Megamind" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2010. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
Will Ferrell attends the premiere of the Dreamworks animated film "Megamind" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2010. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI