Reportedly Reason Behind Jason Sudeikis' Return for Ted Lasso Season 4: Despite Previous Insistence on Quitting the Role
Ted Lasso Returns for a Fourth Season
After a successful three-season run on Apple TV+, the popular comedy-drama series Ted Lasso is set to return for a fourth season. The decision to continue the show was made by its star, Jason Sudeikis, who plays the titular character, Ted Lasso.
Sudeikis' motivation for returning to the show stems from the message of optimism that Ted Lasso conveys. Despite the initial plan for the show to end after three seasons, Sudeikis decided to continue the story due to the show's popularity and the opportunity to explore new storylines.
One such storyline involves Ted coaching a second division women's football team, offering a fresh challenge for the team and the characters. Sudeikis has hinted at a thematic evolution in Season 4, with the characters learning to "leap before they look."
The cast of Ted Lasso, including Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Juno Temple, are all expected to return for the new season. Filming for Season 4 commenced in mid-2025 in Kansas City. The upcoming season is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Apple TV+ officially renewed the series for a fourth season in March 2025, citing continued demand and the show's strong streaming performance, where it remains one of the top series on the platform. Sudeikis' statement about Season 4 reflected both the creative team's and audience's enthusiasm for more episodes.
It's worth noting that the three seasons of Ted Lasso told a complete arc, and the cast had to be re-signed because a fourth season was not initially planned. Despite this, Sudeikis came around to the idea of continuing the story of Ted Lasso.
The production team is holding themselves to a high standard, with Sudeikis himself determined to continue the show's message of optimism. There are rumours that Sudeikis may be attempting to prove himself as a writer in Season 4, but these have not been confirmed.
The source claims that Sudeikis is getting paid a ton to return, but insists that's not the reason he's coming back. Regardless, fans are excited that the show is coming back for Season 4, and many are looking forward to seeing what new challenges the team will face under Ted Lasso's leadership.
Ted Lasso's fourth season will continue to be available on Apple TV+, offering viewers a daily blend of entertainment with the welcome return of the comedy-drama series. As a dedicated movie and TV enthusiast, you won't want to miss out on watching the extent to which Ted Lasso's journey as a second division women's football coach unfolds, filled with new twists in the already compelling storylines.
