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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel McGrath

Ted Lasso: From its strange origin story to mega success, mockery, and ‘very difficult’ cast calls

After a three-year break, Ted Lasso is back. And this time around, the much-loved Midwesterner is facing a fresh challenge: managing AFC Richmond’s newly formed women’s team.

Announced in March last year, the return of the show about the happy-go-lucky coach took fans (and cast members) by surprise. Given the huge success of the initial three-series run, however, it shouldn't come as a shock that Apple TV was keen for more.

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