Jason Sudeikis addresses ‘very difficult’ phone calls to former Ted Lasso actors ahead of new season
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ted Lasso's upcoming fourth season will introduce an all-female soccer team, marking a significant creative shift from the previous seasons centered on the fictional AFC Richmond men's team.
- Jason Sudeikis, the show's star and co-creator, personally informed the original male cast members that their characters would not return, emphasizing his respect and care for the actors.
- While lead actors like Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, and Brett Goldstein will return, some supporting actors' involvement remains uncertain, and Phil Dunster will be absent due to scheduling conflicts.
- The role of Henry, Ted's son, has been recast with Grant Feely taking over, signaling further changes in the show's lineup.
- Season four, premiering August 5, follows Ted as he returns to Richmond to coach a second division women's football team, focusing on new challenges and taking bold chances.
