Jason Sudeikis needs to return to the titular role for Ted Lasso season 4 to work, and there’s no other way around it. With a trilogy of successful seasons, the Apple TV+ sports comedy/drama was thought to be over after season 3 ended in 2023. However, rumors have continued to swirl around a continuation of the series over the past year, and news has heightened recently surrounding the possibilities of Ted Lasso season 4, with reports suggesting it was in development.
The next major step in putting the series together for another run is assembling the Ted Lasso cast, with Jason Sudeikis being the most important piece of the puzzle. Not only is he vital as the show’s lead, but Sudeikis is one of the co-creators and writers of the TV series. Recently, Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence provided an update: “The only sure bet in Hollywood is that nobody involved with Ted Lasso will ever, ever speak about it until Jason makes his decision.” This is perhaps the most notable piece of info surrounding season 4 so far.
Jason Sudeikis Must Return For Ted Lasso Season 4 To Work
Ted Lasso Needs To Be The Star Of Ted Lasso
He’s the heart and soul of what makes
Ted Lasso
such a beloved feel-good series.
Jason Sudeikis’ thoughts on Ted Lasso season 4 have been pretty vague over the past year, but the pressure is on the actor now that it’s known he’s the only person holding matters up. Of course, Jason Sudeikis should only pursue a fourth season if he believes the passion for the project is still there and that there’s a worthwhile story to tell, but it’s also entirely true that the show wouldn’t be the same without him. After all, he is Ted Lasso. The season 3 ending seemed conclusive of his story, but a brief time jump could solve all woes.
Ted Lasso was highly regarded for building an outstanding ensemble cast, bringing the most out of stars like Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and more. There are so many outstanding, emotionally-driven narratives on the series that audiences would love to see more of, but Ted Lasso himself is the star and glue of the series. Without him to tie everything together, a fourth season simply wouldn’t be the same. He’s the heart and soul of what makes Ted Lasso such a beloved feel-good series.
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Ted Lasso Continuing Without Jason Sudeikis Could Still Work, But It Can’t Be Season 4
A Ted Lasso Spinoff Could Be A Better Route Without Sudeikis
With all of that being said, Jason Sudeikis is crucial to Ted Lasso, but Apple can continue the franchise without him. The possibility of a spinoff series surrounding the AFC Richmond women’s team was teased at the end of season 3, and pursuing this further with Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple as leads could be terrific. Having this premise as Ted Lasso season 4 seems like a recipe for disappointment, though, and Apple would be better off with a fresh title and restructuring. The show could still involve original cast members, but it would need to find its own identity.
Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) is an American football coach who moves to England when he’s 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. Ted Lasso has become one of Apple TV Plus’ most successful shows, earning over 10 Primetime Emmys.
- Release Date
- August 14, 2020
- Seasons
- 3
- Streaming Service(s)
- Apple TV+