Jason Sudeikis says it was a ‘joy’ for former cast member’s real-life sister to join Ted Lasso
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jason Sudeikis expressed joy over casting Cristo Fernández’s real-life sister, Paloma Cinco, as Maria Rojas, the sibling of his fan-favorite character Dani Rojas, in Ted Lasso’s latest season.
- The new season centers on Ted Lasso coaching a women’s football team, with Cinco playing an aspiring footballer and bringing authentic chemistry to the role due to her real-life connection with Fernández.
- Cinco and Fernández originally pitched the idea of Dani having a sister, which evolved into the character Maria Rojas, reflecting their shared vision of a positive and energetic footballer sibling.
- Cristo Fernández, who previously played professional soccer before turning to acting, recently returned to professional football by signing with El Paso after tryouts, blending his passion for both sports and acting.
- Sudeikis highlighted the show’s effort to cast real-life relationships to enhance on-screen chemistry, citing examples like Jeremy Swift acting alongside his actual spouse.
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