Los Angeles, California – Get ready for the return of the lovable Coach Ted Lasso as Apple TV+ has officially announced the greenlight for a fourth season of the hit comedy series. Jason Sudeikis is confirmed to reprise his role as the star and executive producer, with Coach Lasso set to take on a women’s team in the upcoming season.
Sources have revealed that Juno Temple, known for her role as Keeley in the first three seasons, is currently in talks to join the original cast members, which include Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift. The Season 4 premiere is expected to film in Kansas, likely in Kansas City, before the storyline heads back to the UK. New casting for additional roles will commence soon, with production aiming to start in July.
The renewal announcement for the Warner Bros TV-produced series coincides with the Season 4 writing team, comprising mostly of Ted Lasso veterans, already working on scripts for several months. Co-showrunners Sudeikis and Jack Burditt, a seasoned comedy writer, are leading the writing room for the upcoming season.
In a statement about Season 4, Sudeikis hinted at a new direction for the AFC Richmond team in the upcoming episodes, emphasizing a theme of taking bold steps before thinking. This approach suggests a potential shift in the dynamics and narrative of the show as the characters navigate uncharted territories.
The narrative is expected to center around AFC Richmond, the fictional English football club, despite Ted Lasso’s return to Kansas in the Season 3 finale. The confirmed returning cast members predominantly play characters on the management/coaching side of Richmond, indicating a focus on the behind-the-scenes drama and dynamics of the club.
With the new season set to explore Ted coaching a women’s team, fans can anticipate an exciting development in the storyline that emerged in the Season 3 finale. The show’s upbeat tone and inspirational storytelling have garnered a dedicated fanbase worldwide, leading to its immense popularity and critical acclaim.
As the production gears up for the highly-anticipated fourth season, the involvement of key cast members and writers signals a promising continuation of the heartwarming and humorous journey of Ted Lasso. Fans can look forward to the return of their favorite characters and the introduction of new storylines that will keep audiences entertained and engaged.