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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Carsen Holaday

Jason Sudeikis opens up about ‘difficult’ Ted Lasso phone calls

  • Ted Lasso 's fourth season is set to premiere on 5 August, despite initial plans for the series to conclude after its third season.
  • The new season will pivot to focus on an all-female football team, meaning the original AFC Richmond men's team will not be returning, the cast and creators told The Hollywood Reporter.
  • Series star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis told the outlet he personally informed the actors of the original team about their non-return in "very difficult" phone calls.
  • Key cast members, including Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, and Brett Goldstein, are set to return for the new installment.
  • Phil Dunster, who played Jamie Tartt, will not return due to scheduling conflicts, and the role of Ted's son, Henry, has been recast with Grant Feely.

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