Ted Lasso Eyeing Season 4 Revival as Key Cast Options Are Picked Up

‘Ted Lasso’ is on track for a potential Season 4 greenlight, according to Variety. Warner Bros. Television has renewed options for original cast members Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift, signaling progress for the beloved series.

Jason Sudeikis, who stars as the titular character and serves as an executive producer, is expected to play a role in the revival. Warner Bros. Television has not commented further on the developments.

The renewed contracts are significant as Waddingham, Goldstein, and Swift are members of the U.K. Equity acting union and have different agreements compared to their SAG-AFTRA counterparts in the U.S. Next steps will involve negotiations with the remaining cast members, several of whom have contracts that have recently expired.

Speculation about a ‘Ted Lasso’ revival has been prevalent since the third season concluded. In January, Warner Bros. teased the possibility of further storylines beyond the Season 3 finale that aired last year.

According to Dungey, the finale did leave room for potential additional narratives. She expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing love for ‘Ted Lasso,’ and noted that discussions regarding its continuation are still active, though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

‘Ted Lasso’ narrates the journey of Sudeikis’s character, a college football coach from Kansas, who is unexpectedly hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite lacking soccer experience. Other notable cast members include Brendan Hunt, Juno Temple, and Phil Dunster, among others.

Co-created by Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Hunt, and Joe Kelly, the series draws from pre-existing characters and formats from NBC Sports. Deadline was the first to report the news about the potential continuation of the series.

The renewed cast options indicate a strong possibility for a fourth season, although final decisions will depend on budget approvals and actor scheduling. Additionally, Brooks should be reached by writers to initiate the development of a potential new season.

Sudeikis remains a crucial figure for the future of ‘Ted Lasso,’ as his consent is necessary for any further production. Initially planned as a three-season story arc, Sudeikis had opened the door for continued storytelling provided the right concept arises.

Since its inception during the pandemic in August 2020, ‘Ted Lasso’ has enjoyed tremendous popularity and recognition, earning numerous awards, including 13 Emmy Awards, and quickly becoming Apple’s most-watched original series.

The third season finale, aired in May 2023, left audiences with a sense of closure, as main characters pursued new ventures and appeared content with their outcomes.