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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will there be Ted Lasso season 4? Everything you need to know about the upcoming season of Jason Sudeikis' sports drama series
Ted Lasso has been a revelation series in the sports drama category. Fans have been wondering if Jason Sudeikis' show will get a new season. Well, happy news for everyone! Apple TV+ has confirmed that Ted Lasso Season 4 is indeed happening. The third season of the Apple TV+ Original comedy series was released on March 15, 2023, and for two years, fans have speculated whether the show would return to screens. When was Ted Lasso Season 4 announced? Ted Lasso season 4 was announced through an Apple TV press release on March 14, 2025. Jason Sudeikis and Matt Cherniss (director of the show) shared their plans for the upcoming season. AFC Richmond will learn to 'look before we leap' in the fourth season, says Jason Sudeikis In the Ted Lasso season 4 announcement press release, Jason Sudeikis shared that the story will focus on the club learning to "look before we leap". 'As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to 'look before we leap,' " Sudeikis said in the press release. "In season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it's exactly where they're meant to be." Additionally, the head of programming for Apple TV+, Matt Cherniss, 'Ted Lasso has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fanbase all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief.' He further added, 'Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show.' What is the confirmed cast for Ted Lasso season 4? Fan-favourite stars like Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton), Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent), and Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) are confirmed to return to the show for the next season. Hannah Waddingham plays one of the key characters in the show, and everyone in the production team has been delighted to work with her again. She confirmed her return to the show in an interview with Variety, 'She's (Rebecca is) back. She's been exhumed. From the ground!' Brett Goldstein will return as one of the main writers and as an executive producer, besides playing the role of English retired footballer, Roy Kent. Jason Sudeikis, of course, will reprise his role as Ted Lasso, and will also serve as an executive producer alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee and Bill Wrubel. Ted Lasso Season 4: Are there any new additions? Sadly enough, Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt), Juno Temple (Keeley Jones), and Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard) are yet to be cast for the fourth season. The popularity of the show helped stars like Phil Dunster secure more roles in the industry; hence, reports suggest the production for the upcoming season clashes with the shooting of an upcoming HBO comedy series. He plays opposite Steve Carell, and the show is also produced by Ted Lasso executive producer Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros TV. Juno Temple recently played a role in Venom: The Last Dance (2024) as 'Dr. Teddy Paine', and no confirmation has been given regarding her return to the show. Brendan Hunt, however, has been an integral part of Jason Sudeikis' production team, helping in writing the script for the show. Hence, it can be said that Coach Beard will pop up on your screens soon enough. According to reports from Deadline, Ted Lasso's son has been recast. 'Henry' was previously portrayed by Gus Turner. The new star to portray Ted's son has not yet been announced. What has happened in Ted Lasso so far? Ted Lasso's story started with a lot of doubts. A kind American football coach arrived in England to manage a struggling football team, AFC Richmond. No one believed in him. The players didn't take him seriously, the press mocked him, and even the club owner, Rebecca, wanted him to fail. She had hired Ted just to ruin the club and get back at her ex-husband. But Ted's kindness, humour, and strange coaching methods slowly changed things. The players started to trust him, and Rebecca found a friend in Ted instead of using him. The team still struggled on the pitch, though. Their best player, Jamie Tartt, left for a rival team, and Richmond got relegated. The second season brought new faces and more problems. Dr Sharon Fieldstone, a sports psychologist, joined to help the players with their mental health. Jamie returned to the team, but not everyone welcomed him back. Nate, who used to be the shy kitman, was made a coach, but success got to his head. He became arrogant and bitter. Ted, always smiling on the outside, fought his own battles too; a panic attack exposed his hidden pain about his divorce and his dad's death. Richmond lost to Manchester City, but there was still hope that the team was ready to fight for promotion. In the previous installment, we saw Richmond back in the Premier League. But things were different. Nate had left to coach a rival team, and a fierce rivalry began. Ted knew deep down he couldn't stay forever; his son needed him back in America. As Richmond kept growing on and off the pitch, the show focused on friendships, forgiveness, and finding peace within. Ted finally went home to be with his son, and Richmond thrived without him. The team, Rebecca, and everyone else found their success thanks to the spirit Ted had left behind. Ted Lasso season 4: Is there a release date yet? The release date of Ted Lasso season 4 has not yet been confirmed by the production house. Season 3 started filming in March 2022 and wrapped up production by November of the same year. The show was released a year later, on March 15. Therefore, fans can expect the show to come on their screens in 2026. Since its premiere in 2020, Ted Lasso has been nominated for 20 Emmy Awards, winning seven of the nominations over the years. The popularity of the show is due to its therapeutic and educational approach, which has been well-received by the viewers. Season 4 is highly anticipated and will help us "BELIEVE" yet again.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Studio' Breaks ‘Ted Lasso' Emmy Record for Most Nominations for a Freshman Comedy Series, Ties ‘The Bear' for Most in History
A fictional studio head has broken the Emmy record. Apple TV+ continues its awards season dominance as its freshman comedy series 'The Studio' shattered records Tuesday, receiving 23 Emmy nominations — the most ever for a comedy series in its first season. It also tied the record set by 'The Bear' last year, as the most nominated comedy series ever. More from Variety Emmy Nominations 2025: Full List (Updating Live) Emmys to Reveal Reality and Talk Series Nominations Early on 'CBS Mornings' Veteran CBS2 Sportscaster Jim Hill to Receive Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award The previous record was set in 2021 by 'Ted Lasso,' another Apple TV+ production, which scored 20 nominations during its debut year. That series went on to win seven Emmys, including three for acting (Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein and Hannah Waddingham) and outstanding comedy series. Created by Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez and Seth Rogen — who also directed, wrote and star in the series — 'The Studio' follows an embattled Hollywood studio head struggling to balance corporate demands with his passion for producing quality films. The ensemble cast also includes Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders and Kathryn Hahn. The series received nominations in major categories, including four individual nominations for Rogen — outstanding comedy series, lead actor, writing, and directing. If he wins all four, he would tie the record for most Emmys won by a single individual in one night, joining Moira Demos for Netflix's 'Making a Murderer' (2016), Amy Sherman-Palladino for Prime Video's 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' (2018) and Dan Levy for Pop TV's 'Schitt's Creek' (2020). 'The Studio' has solidified itself as a potential frontrunner for the comedy series statuette. In her review of 'The Studio,' Variety chief TV critic Alison Herman called the show 'a lavish spectacle.' With the success of 'The Studio,' Apple TV+ continues to cement its reputation as a major player in prestige television, particularly in the comedy space. The platform's growing critical acclaim mirrors the rise of other streaming services that have reshaped the awards landscape in recent years. This year's Emmy nominations were announced by actors Harvey Guillén ('What We Do in the Shadows') and Brenda Song ('Running Point') from the Academy's Wolf Theatre. The 77th Emmy Awards will be hosted by Nate Bargatze and broadcast live Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, as well as stream live and on demand via select packages on Paramount+. Awards Circuit Predictions: Emmys Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Hannah Waddingham Is "Thrilled" TED LASSO Is Back - Says It Feels Like a "Beloved Dog That Was Buried, and Now We've Exhumed It" — GeekTyrant
Fans of the beloved Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso are pumped that the show, which was thought to have ended after season three, is coming back for a fourth season. And the fans aren't the only ones looking forward to its return. One star, Hannah Waddingham, who played AFC Richmond football club owner Rebecca Welton, says she is 'thrilled' to be back, and she told Variety at the Smurfs movie premiere over the weekend: 'It feels like it was the most beautiful, beloved dog that was buried, and now we've exhumed it, and I am here for it. I was hankering and hankering and hankering and hankering to see where Rebecca had gone, where she was going to. She's my girl. She's in my bloodstream, so I'm thrilled that it's been exhumed.' Waddingham, who won an Emmy for her work on the show, added with a big smile, 'I can't wait to get involved with that and put my penneth in and go shopping for her looks.' Jason Sudeikis, who will return as soccer coach Lasso, said in a statement at the time of the renewal announcement: 'As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to 'look before we leap, In season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it's exactly where they're meant to be.' Also returning are Brett Goldstein and Brendan Hunt. Goldstein said during an appearance on Variety 's Awards Circuit in June, 'Obviously, I can't tell you a single thing about it, of course, but we're working on it, and it's good. It's exciting to have everyone back together.'
New York Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
How Jim Harbaugh's text exchange with Jason Sudeikis inspired ‘Ted Lasso' gameday attire
Among the ways to describe Jim Harbaugh: Los Angeles Chargers coach, championship-winning college football coach, passionate, quirky, Michigan Man. And now … gameday fashion expert? Four years ago, actor and 'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis revealed on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' that he confided in Harbaugh to craft his character's gameday wardrobe. At the time, Sudeikis mentioned Harbaugh told him he keeps it simple: khakis and a sweatshirt. But it turns out Harbaugh's response was plenty more detailed than that. Advertisement This week, Sudeikis revisited that text exchange with Harbaugh in an appearance at the Men in Blazers' 'One Year To Glory' event earlier this week, which signaled the one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Sudeikis said he and Harbaugh texted on Sept. 4, 2019, when 'Ted Lasso' filming was beginning. 'Writing you from jolly old England … as we're in the middle of filming episode two of that 'Ted Lasso' show I'm doing for Apple, so far so good, I think,' Sudieikis wrote in the text with a shrug emoji before asking Harbaugh his routine for gameday attire. What does he wear to and from the stadium? And for post-game interviews? 'I wear the same clothes every day, khakis and a blue sweatshirt,' Harbaugh's response began. 'Will wear the same thing to post interviews and then home as well. No shower unless it's really hot or really cold outside or raining. In that case, our equipment manager has a duplicate pair of everything I wear in my locker, so I put that on to wear back on the plane or home. And always a new pair of socks and different underwear. There's always a locker with extra layers for cold games, plus long johns. That's the routine for road games and home games. I pack a playbook, call sheet, one extra underwear, one extra pair of socks and a toothbrush. Wear the rest of what I need. 'As I like to say, I pack a toothbrush and a great attitude.' Harbaugh continued by describing how other coaches might pack a bag and perhaps change from a suit to coaching gear once they get to the stadium. Some keep their coaching gear on after, others change clothes 'I don't see the point in getting all dressed up to ride the bus or walk into a stadium, but most coaches, many pro players want to look sharp for the brief camera shot coming off the bus and into the stadium,' Harbaugh wrote. 'Hope that helps, more than happy to do so.' Jason Sudeikis reads his full text exchange with NFL coach Jim Harbaugh on proper coaching attire. A tale of khakis, toothbrushes, extra underwear and emojis 🤷🏻♂️✌️🩲 — Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) June 12, 2025 Might as well add 'detail oriented' to Harbaugh's signature qualities. Harbaugh, who also appeared at the Los Angeles event, later discussed how the coaching mentality of Ted Lasso in the series reminded him of the way his father, Jack Harbaugh, approached the profession. Jack was the head coach of Western Michigan from 1982-86 and Western Kentucky from 1989-2002, leading the Hilltoppers to the 2002 Division I-AA Football Championship title. In 2023, he came out of retirement to work as an assistant coach with Jim's Michigan Wolverines, which won the College Football Playoff championship that year. Advertisement '(Ted Lasso) said one time … he judges success not by wins and losses but by making the fellas the best version of themselves on and off the field. That one really stuck,' Jim Harbaugh said. 'I want to be that kind of coach, that kind of leader which encourages rather than discourages. When you really think about it, when you're encouraging somebody, you're giving them confidence and you're giving them courage, which is far better than discouraging them, which leads them to be less courageous and less confident.' The Emmy Award-winning 'Ted Lasso' is a comedy series that follows an American soccer coach at a fictional English Premier League club, AFC Richmond. The show will return for a fourth season with Lasso coaching a women's team, as Sudeikis explained on an episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce. The release date for the fourth season has not been announced. (Photo of Jim Harbaugh: Kirby Lee / Imagn Images)
Arab News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
REVIEW: ‘Stick' — Apple's golf-based comedy unlikely to rival ‘Ted Lasso' success
JEDDAH: You remember 'Ted Lasso,' right? The Jason Sudeikis-fronted feelgood football-based sporting comedy that was a huge hit for Apple? Apple sure does. Hence 'Stick.' The Jason Sudeikis of 'Stick' is Owen Wilson — a solid choice, possessed of a similar goofy charisma and real comedy pedigree. The football of 'Stick' is golf. Which, while it's easier to convincingly replicate to a high standard on screen (the supposedly elite football action in 'Ted Lasso' was, unintentionally, just as hilarious as its best jokes) is also nowhere near as visually engaging as football. So 'Stick' already has a lot of work to do. The plot: Wilson is former pro golfer Pryce 'Stick' Cahill, a serious talent who had a serious meltdown during a televised tournament, basically ruining his life. He now sells golf gear, gives lessons, and carries out side hustles with his former caddy Mitts (Marc Maron, doing what Marc Maron does — grumpy, cynical, with a glimpse of heart). And he's going through a protracted divorce with a woman he still clearly loves but who has moved on. One day, Pryce spots a young teen, Santi (Peter Dager), smashing balls further than most pros manage. Pryce quickly identifies that Santi is a prodigy and convinces his single mom Elena (Mariana Trevino) to let him coach/manage/try and qualify Santi for the US amateur championships. This involves a road trip in Mitts' RV. It also involves Pryce handing over $100,000 that he really can't afford to Elena to prove to her he's serious. She knows Santi's good, but since his dad — and former coach — left them, he hasn't wanted to play golf at all. Santi is hugely talented, but prone to losing his head if things don't go perfectly for him. And that's about it (in episodes up to the time of writing). We follow the mismatched crew on their road trip; Santi plays some golf and wows people; Pryce kind of becomes a substitute dad; Mitts and Elena bicker in a kind of flirty way. Nothing much happens, no huge laughs are had, Dager is a convincing mix of adolescent arrogance and angst, and Wilson is his usual quirky, charming self. There's nothing to hate about 'Stick,' but there's nothing really to love about it either. It's nice. It's vaguely entertaining. I'm already forgetting it.
