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

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.

"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."

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