Ted Lassoseason 4’s return chances get a candid response from co-creator Bill Lawrence, who confirms the one thing that would pave the way for the Apple TV+ hit to return. It was reported in August that Warner Bros. TV, which is the studio behindTed Lasso, and Apple were taking steps to bring back the Emmy-winning sports dramedy for a fourth installment. Since then, there have been reports that negotiations with cast members are underway and that at least one prominent actor may not return toTed Lassoseason 4as a series regular.
Speaking toDeadline, Lawrence addresses the reports ofTed Lasso’s potential return and gives a candid response that points directly to why those involved with the series have been largely reluctant to talk about its future. Lawrence, who also hasBad MonkeyandShrinking, both on Apple TV+, said in part: “The only sure bet in Hollywood is thatnobody involved with Ted Lasso will ever, ever speak about it until Jason makes his decisionof who he wants to talk to and what he wants to tell.” In the quote below, the co-creator also mentions how Sudeikis' life was upended by the series:
Jason Sudeikis, is the voice, heart, driving factor behind the show, not only professionally, but on a personal level, that’s the dude whose life gets upended and who would be making the biggest sacrifices. The only sure bet in Hollywood is that nobody involved withTed Lassowill ever, ever speak about it until Jason makes his decision of who he wants to talk to and what he wants to tell.
What Lawrence’s Comments Mean For Ted Lasso Season 4
The Show Does Seem To Be Moving Forward
Apple TV+ has not officially commented on season 4 or Warner Bros. Television. But the series does seem closer than it has been to a potential return. The initial report about a possible fourth outing, well over a yearafterTed Lassoseason 3, noted that WB TV made an effort to reach out to actors who are a part of the UK acting union to secure their involvement in the upcoming episodes. According to the report, those actors include Hannah Waddingham, who plays Rebecca Welton, Brett Goldstein, who plays Roy Kent, and Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins.
Ted Lassois co-created by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly.
If a deal is reached with all the ensemble, including theTed Lassoactorswith SAG-AFTRA contracts, the next step would be to begin a writers' room. Goldstein and Waddingham are among the actors to downplay the season 4 news, declining to share much about the series. But since then, it’s been credibly reported that Phil Dunster will not reprise the role of Jamie Tartt as a series regular due to scheduling conflicts. It indicatesthere has been movement in checking the availability of actors.
What Jason Sudeikis Has Said About Ted Lasso Season 4
Now that Ted Lasso’s season 3 finale has aired, questions turn to season 4. Here is everything Jason Sudeikis has said about a possible continuation.
In any case, Lawrence speaks to why some of Sudeikis' co-stars may not want to go into detail aboutTed Lassospinoffs. Lawrence mentions that the titular star had to upend his life for the Apple TV+ show. This is likely a reference to how the dramedy films in London, meaning that Sudeikis has to be away from his family for significant stretches of time, which past reports have touched on. That may be why there’s a public pause, since the people involved want to respect Sudeikis' participation.
Our Take On The Ted Lasso Season 4
Will The Audience Still Be There?
Ted Lassowas the most-streamed series of 2023, according to Nielsen, making it Apple’s biggest hit and one of the biggest successes on TV overall. It is commendable that the creative team and the stars of the show are avoiding any announcements until Sudeikis is ready to offer clarifying remarks. But the longer the wait goes, the more it’s fair to ask whether the anticipation can hold after such a significant delay.
Ted Lasso
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Ted Lasso is an American football coach who moves to England, hired to manage a struggling soccer team, despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, Ted will have to convince them that he’s fit for the job.
