Family Guy Creator Breaks Silence on the Peter Griffin Fortnite Skin

Seth Macfarlane, the creator of Family Guy, has shared his thoughts on the new swole Peter Griffin Fortnite skin and revealed how the collaboration came to be. Let's take a look at what he had to say and how fans responded. Fortnite, known for its wide range of creative cosmetics, has now introduced the Peter Griffin skin, bringing the beloved character from 'Family Guy' into the intense Battle Royale world.

Upon the arrival of Chapter 5 Season 1 Battle Pass, the character made its debut in Fortnite. Players quickly observed that the in-game version of the character differed from its TV counterpart.

In preparation for Peter's battles on Fortnite's island, an animated short starring Meowscles was released with the new season. The short showcased Peter transforming into a muscular and "Swole" version of himself.

Seth Macfarlane finally speaks about Peter Griffin Fortnite skin

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During the premiere event for Peacock’s new show Ted, Seth Macfarlane, the voice behind the titular character and creator of Family Guy, spoke with IGN about his collaboration with Fortnite for the Peter Griffin skin. When asked about the partnership, Macfarlane stated, "I had to have someone explain to me what the f**k Fortnite is and then I said, well, that sounds kinda cool. Yeah, why not, let’s do it."

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He also mentioned that throughout his career, he learned about pop culture through someone and found ways to navigate it. When asked about the Peter Griffin boss on the Fortnite map and his muscular appearance, he remarked, “I was told that they didn’t have the budget to create his actual body, so they had to stick his head on a... It was like that TV Guide cover from the 90s where they stuck Oprah’s head on Ann Margret’s body.”

Several fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the chance encounter. One fan expressed, "Seth never fails to make me smile," while another questioned the lack of funds for a Peter Griffin model in Fortnite. A third user simply stated, "That makes sense." In Fortnite, the Peter Griffin boss is a tough NPC armed with a Mythic Hammer Pump Shotgun and known for doing the iconic "knee hurt" emote when eliminated, perfectly capturing the character's comedic essence in the game.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled to see the iconic Peter Griffin from Family Guy make his way into Fortnite. The swole Peter Griffin skin is a hilarious and unexpected addition to the game, and I can't wait to try it out for myself. I think it's great that Seth MacFarlane is embracing this collaboration and having fun with it. The animated short featuring Meowscles and Peter's transformation is a clever way to introduce the skin and showcase its unique features.

However, I do find it a bit amusing that Fortnite didn't have the budget to create Peter's actual body and had to resort to sticking his head on a different model. It's a funny nod to the 90s TV Guide cover mentioned by Seth MacFarlane, but I can't help but wonder why they couldn't allocate more resources to accurately recreate the character. Despite this minor detail, I believe the Peter Griffin skin is a fantastic addition to Fortnite and will undoubtedly bring joy to fans of both Family Guy and the battle royale game.