'That's The Official Word': What The Cast Of Ted Lasso Has Said About Season 4

When Ted Lasso came to a close with Season 3, it was unclear if it would return for a fourth installment. While many stories came to a close and Ted returned to Kansas, there were also doors left open, setting up the beloved Apple TV+ series for a return if it wanted one. Well, now it’s coming back, so here’s what we know so far and what the cast of Ted Lasso has said about Season 4.

What We Know About Ted Lasso Season 4

Season 4 of Ted Lasso is up and running, folks! It was announced that filming began in Kansas City on July 21, which means we’re one giant step closer to the titular coach making his way back to AFC Richmond and our screens.

Along with production being confirmed, the cast of Season 4 was also revealed. We know that Jason Sudeikis will be back as Ted alongside Hannah Waddingham’s Rebecca, Juno Temple’s Keeley, Jeremy Swift’s Higgins, Brett Goldstein’s Roy and Brendan Hunt’s Coach Beard.

We also learned about some of the new cast too, and while their characters weren’t revealed, I assume they’ll be playing at least some of the AFC Richmond women’s football team. The new folks joining the cast include: Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey and Abbie Hern.

Also, Ted’s son Henry will be back in the show; however, Grant Feely is taking over the role from Gus Turner.

Notably, some big names from the original Ted Lasso cast are missing, like Nick Mohammed, Phil Dunster and Toheeb Jimoh, who played Nate, Jamie and Sam, respectively. It’s unclear if they’ll make appearances in the show, and I’m crossing my fingers that we at least get a cameo from the beloved members of the men's team.

What The Cast Has Said About Season 4

Jason Sudeikis Confirmed Ted Lasso Season 4 Is Happening

March 14, 2025, was the day Ted Lasso Season 4 was officially confirmed after months of rumors and speculation. Back in 2024, co-creator Bill Lawrence said this show’s return would be up to Jason Sudeikis. Then, on this spring day, Mr. Sudeikis finally addressed it all.

Verifying that a senior season is happening, the man behind Ted Lasso said on New Heights:

On top of confirming that Season 4 was in the works, the SNL alum explained where the story is headed, saying:

Back when Season 3 of Ted Lasso ended, I guessed that it could continue with a women’s team, considering Keeley’s proposal to Rebecca. So, it’s exciting to know that this vision could very well become a reality with the help of the titular mustachioed coach.

Brett Goldstein Compared Ted Lasso Coming Back To A Dead Cat Coming Back To Life

On the heels of Ted Lasso Season 4’s confirmation, Brett Goldstein was asked about returning. The actor plays Roy Kent in the show and serves as a writer, so he has the inside scoop.

When asked about how it felt to say goodbye to the show, only to come back, on Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the Emmy winner told a wild story about a dead cat coming back to life. He explained that a friend of his thought his cat had died, so they buried the body and mourned it. Then, they found out they didn’t bury their cat; it was someone else’s, and their pet eventually did come back.

After hearing that story, Goldstein was asked, “Did you bring Ted Lasso back from the dead?” In response, he said:

It’s an odd story to tell, but it also makes sense. In a lot of ways, it did feel like Ted Lasso was gone forever, and we came to terms with it never coming back.

However, it’s back, as the Shrinking co-creator explained:

So, the wheels are in motion, the cat is alive, and one of these days we’ll be making our way back to Richmond with Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein and more.

Hannah Waddingham Would 'Always' Play Rebecca, And Compared Returning To An ‘Exhumed Dog’

Now, let me take you back to a time before Season 4 was confirmed, but after a report spread that the soccer comedy was coming back. In that claim, it was alleged that Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein and Jeremy Swift had been in talks to return. So, about a month after that news broke in August 2024, the Rebecca actress was asked about it.

As you can imagine, Waddingham got hilariously real about returning to Ted Lasso, telling ET:

She was also asked if there was a script, and she said, “Of course, there’s no script.”

However, now she knows some things. There is a script, and Ted Lasso is filming Season 4. Right before all that, though, Waddingham was asked about coming back, and like Brett Goldstein, compared the feeling to an animal coming back to life. She told Variety:

I am also here for it! And I cannot wait to see the owner of AFC Richmond back in action and bossing everyone around as they get this new team up and running.

Nick Mohammed Is Unsure If He’ll Be In Ted Lasso Season 4

Nick Mohammed has always been quite cheeky when it comes to this comedy. However, he also keeps it real and has been clear about not knowing if he’ll be in Season 4.

When rumors about Ted Lasso’s return started swirling, the Nate actor used his X account to tease Season 4. Also, when he had to move some Mr. Swallow tour dates for his comedy show, he said it was because of “some filming.” In that clip, he asked people not to “speculate” about what this filming was for. However, he did hold up a “believe” sign and captioned his post with #tedlasso. So, read into that what you will.

That happened in January, and when Season 4 was confirmed in March, Mohammed posted this on X:

After all that, Mohammed explained that he does not know if Nate will be back. While on The Comedian’s Comedian Podcast, he said the following about the potential to reprise his role:

He did say that he’s had “dates checked,” so it’s possible. However, he hasn’t seen scripts. There’s no bad blood, though. He made sure of that by explaining why it makes sense that not everyone from the OG show would come back:

So, don’t count Nate the Great out yet, but also don’t get your hopes up.

Juno Temple Explained Why Her Feelings About A Ted Lasso Spinoff Are 'Complicated'

When Season 4 reports were running rampant, Keeley actress Juno Temple was asked about them. Like Waddingham, she didn’t have any official news. However, she did share her thoughts on Ted Lasso’s potential return, telling EW:

So, Temple wasn’t quite sure what was going on. However, she did note that she’d heard whispers.

She also explained, understandably, that she’d only want to return for a spinoff or continuation if everyone was involved. However, she also expressed her interest in a story about Richmond’s women’s team, saying:

Well, I think she’ll be thrilled to know that Season 4 of Ted Lasso will be about a women’s team, and hopefully it will involve all of the original cast, too.

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Cristo Fernández Had A Very Dani Rojas Reaction To Season 4 Claims

Of course, we’ve got a comment from one of the Richmond players, too. Back when Season 4 reports started rolling around, Cristo Fernández was asked about coming back to play Dani Rojas in the series after reprising the role in a State Farm ad.

While on The Cooligans podcast, the actor noted that he’d read the news, and said he’d love to return, saying:

I don’t think Ted Lasso would be Ted Lasso without Dani screaming, “Fútbol is life!” So, hopefully, this lovely actor can come back. He clearly wants to, and I bet the fans would want it, too.

Well, there you have it. That’s what’s been said so far about Season 4 of Ted Lasso. As we learn more, we’ll keep you updated. In the meantime, you can stream the wonderful series with an Apple TV+ subscription while you start imagining what could be in store for this next chapter.