Jason Sudeikis news
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The gist
Ted Lasso returned for Season 4 after a three-year hiatus, with Jason Sudeikis back as coach.
The Apple TV comedy's comeback also drives tourism to its London suburb, Richmond.
Background
Ted Lasso, the Apple TV comedy starring and co-created by Jason Sudeikis, ended its original three-season arc about three years ago. Season 4 has now premiered, with episodes releasing weekly, and shifts the story to Ted coaching a women's team. The show's popularity has also turned its London setting of Richmond into a tourist destination.
How it unfolded
- 2020Ted Lasso debuted on Apple TV, pushing Sudeikis' popularity to new heights.
- Sep 7, 2026CNET and CNN report on Season 4's weekly release schedule and Richmond's rise as a tourist hotspot.
- Sep 9, 2026A former Ted Lasso star makes a surprise return in Season 4 after a three-year hiatus.
Who’s saying what
- Public
- A fan named Jasmine said she was happy there's a women's team this season and likes seeing them on screen.
- Analysts
- One returning cast member said he thought Season 4 would be 'brilliant' and has plenty of what people love about the show.
Still unverified
The exact date of Sudeikis' split from Olivia Wilde is reported as 2020 in one source, while another references a 2021 GQ cover story published after the split; the precise timing is unclear.