The script, written by MacFarlane and his Ted co-writers Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild, is said to feature MacFarlane's trademark racy humour. He will both direct and star in A Million Ways to Die in the West, which is set to start shooting next summer. Media Rights Capital and producer Scott Stuber are behind the Western comedy.
A sequel to MacFarlane's successful first film Ted is also currently in early development, and he will be hosting the Oscars ceremony in February.
