Summary
Ted Lassoseason 4 will be missing an important character, as one actor reportedly won’t return as a series regular. Bringing a stop to the uncertainty around one of the biggest streaming shows, it was recently reported that steps are being taken to start the process ofrenewingTed Lassofor season 4. But while a lot of original cast members could return, one familiar face may be bumped down to guest star status.
Matt BelloniofPuck Newsnow shares thatPhil Dunster, who plays Jamie Tartt, won’t return as a series regular, but could instead be taking on a smaller role, if he returns at all.
It’s worth noting that Dunster currently stars in the Apple TV+ dramaSurfaceoppositeLokiandBlack Mirrorstar Gugu Mbatha-Raw. He’s also in the Prime Video thrillerThe Devil’s Hour, which is led byDoctor Whoalum Peter Capaldi. Both have been renewed for additional seasons, and his involvement with those shows would impact his availability to return.
What’s Known So Far About Ted Lasso Season 4?
Several Actors Are Being Approached To Reprise Their Roles
It was recently reported byDeadlinethat, well over a yearafterTed Lassoseason 3 ended, there were steps being taken to bring back the hit Apple TV+ series for another installment. Those steps include efforts by Warner Bros. TV, the studio behind the show, to reach out to actors who are a part of the UK acting union to secure their involvement in the upcoming episodes. Those actors includeHannah Waddingham, who plays Rebecca Welton, Brett Goldstein, who plays Roy Kent, and Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins.
The report mentioned that, once those three actors are confirmed, the process would then move to reaching out to theTed Lassocast memberswith SAG-AFTRA contracts. That includes Juno Temple, who plays Keeley, but also Jason Sudeikis as the titular Ted and Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard) as the co-creators, along with writer Bill Lawrence, and stars. It is mentioned that these discussions could potentially be impacted by budget and scheduling conflicts, which seems to be the issue with Dunster.
In the closing minutes of the season 3 finale, Jamie is seen laughing with Keeley and Roy; suggesting the trio settled their recurring love triangle.
If all of the hurdles are cleared, the tentative plan is to open up a writers' room. After that, the hope is tobegin production onTed Lassoseason 4 in early 2025. But based on the latest update, with Belloni confirming previous news about Dunster’s involvement, it seems to be the case that things are moving fast — at least in terms of seeing which performers might be available to reprise their characters.
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Ted Lasso
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Ted Lasso is an American football coach who moves to England, 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.
