Brett Goldstein is a man of many talents. Not only did he play one of the most prominent characters on AppleTV+’s Ted Lasso, but he was also a writer on the show. In addition, while working on the hit comedy, he co-created, co-wrote and executive-produced the Jason Segel-led series Shrinking, which also garnered critical acclaim. He clearly had a lot on his plate, and when asked how he was able to balance being a creative force on both shows at the same time, the Emmy winner gave a hilariously candid answer.
The 42-year-old recently sat down with The White Lotus's Theo James for a discussion about acting as a part of the Actors on Actors series for Variety. Both actors made splashes by starring in critically lauded series that rose to popularity during the pandemic. Goldstein is unique in that he has creative responsibilities in different areas across two hit streaming series. When James asked him how he was able to balance the workload, he gave a very Brett Goldstein answer as he said:
