Will there be a Ted Lasso season 4?
After 34 episodes, a myriad of goals and a load of laughs, Ted Lasso seemingly came to an end with the season 3 finale - or did it?
It's been over a year since Ted Lasso's emotional third season came to an end, and for a while it seemed the show itself had come to its conclusion, at least in its current format.
Given the finality of the ending, which saw Jason Sudeikis's character leaving London and returning to the US to coach his son Henry’s soccer team, it seemed that were the story to continue in some format, it would have been as a new spin-off series, focusing on the show's supporting characters, continuing their time at Richmond AFC without Ted.
However, it seems that might not be the case, as reports have now suggested that the breakout Apple TV+ comedy will be returning for a fourth season, with Sudeikis back at the top of the cast list.
Details are still thin on the ground, but Nathan Shelley star Nick Mohammed has certainly expressed his own interest in returning - and has teased that he knows more than he's allowed to reveal just yet.
He said of returning to the character, when speaking with RadioTimes.com earlier this year: "Yeah, of course. I mean, it was such a gift of a show, we all feel so grateful for being a part of it.
"I'd love to do some more at some point, but then, equally, it came to a satisfying conclusion in terms of stories for a lot of them, a lot of the characters.
"The odd thing was set up though, so... I've got to keep my mouth shut because I keep spoiling things."
So, is a fourth season of Ted Lasso on the way? Read on for everything you need to know about a potential Ted Lasso (or AFC Richmond) season 4, or possible spin-off series.
Will there be a Ted Lasso season 4?
While it had been made clear that season 3 marked the end of the three-season arc the show's creators had planned from the start, many of the series's cast members have also been clear that a new arc beyond that is possible.
Coach Beard star and co-creator Brendan Hunt previously told Consequence: "Yes. Another arc is possible after this, for sure. We have always seen it as some kind of three-beat thing.
"Originally those three beats were more going to be modelled on what The Office did, you know: six eps, a special, boom, we’re done. We’ve certainly expanded those beats, but it does not mean that the whole kit and caboodle is getting chucked."
In addition, the season 3 finale, which saw Ted say goodbye to Richmond for good and Roy take over as Richmond’s manager, seemed to hint that a spin-off could be on the cards one day.
The tease came as Ted suggested that Trent Crimm change the title of his book about the club and Ted's management.
"Great job Trent. I loved it!! One small suggestion... I'd change the title. It's not about me. It never was. Ted," Ted said, prompting Trent to change the title to The Richmond Way.
This seemed to suggest that, should the show continue in some form, it would no longer be called Ted Lasso, but rather something like The Richmond Way or simply AFC Richmond.
That would also make sense given how vocal Ted star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis was about season 3 being the end of the story they planned to tell from the off.
He claimed to Deadline earlier this year: "This is the end of this story that we wanted to tell, that we were hoping to tell, that we loved to tell," he said. "The fact that folks will want more and are curious beyond more than what they don’t even know yet — that being season 3 — it’s flattering.
"Maybe by May 31st, once all 12 episodes of the season [have been released], they’re like, 'Man, you know what, we get it, we’re fine. We don’t need anymore, we got it.' But until that time comes, I will appreciate the curiosity beyond what we’ve come up with so far."
However, in August 2024, that all seemed to change, as reports started appearing that not only would the show be returning, but so too would Sudeikis.
In fact, co-creator Bill Lawrence recently suggested that Sudeikis's involvement was paramount to the show's continuation, telling Collider: "As fans, we’d all kill if it was going again. But everybody would say the same thing, which is: whatever Jason feels like doing and whatever his decision is, we’re all down with it.
"Not only is he the star, he’s the head writer, and he’s also the dude whose life just has to be completely overhauled and moved to a foreign country with young children. It’s a big deal.
"So, as a fan, if someone’s like, 'Oh, it’s gonna happen again,' I’ll go nuts. As a partner, I’m down for whatever he wants to do."
Nothing official has yet been announced, so exactly what the future holds for the show remains unclear. For now, we'll keep this page updated with any further news which is announced regarding a potential season 4.
When would a Ted Lasso season 4 be released?
As the series has yet to be officially renewed for a fourth season, it's difficult to say when it would arrive on Apple TV+.
However, it was recently reported by Deadline that plans are starting to come together for a fourth season, and "if all elements come together", the publication expects production to start in early 2025.
If this were to be the case, then it seems likely that the show would be back on our screens late 2025 at the earliest, but more likely early-to-mid-2026 - three years after season 3 aired.
We'll keep this page updated as soon as any more information becomes available.
Ted Lasso cast: Who would be back for a season 4?
The most recent reports regarding the show's future have suggested that Rebecca Walton star Hannah Waddingham, Roy Kent star Brett Goldstein and Leslie Higgins star Jeremy Swift are all set to return, with the options on their contracts having been picked up.
Ted Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis, Coach Beard star Brendan Hunt and Keeley Jones star Juno Temple are also expected to sign new contracts to return, while it has been reported that Jamie Tartt star Phil Dunster will not be returning in a main cast capacity, potentially due to conflicting schedules.
With regards to the rest of the cast, Nick Mohammed has frequently expressed his desire to return as Nate, and has hinted that he knows more than we do about the show's future, so it would seem likely that he's on board.
Meanwhile, we'd also expect many of the other cast members to return, even if it was in diminished capacities.
For now, here's a list of the season 3 cast members who could be back for season 4, if the show isn't planning a major cast shake-up.
- Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
- Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
- Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
- Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
- Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
- Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
- Nick Mohammed as Nathan Shelley
- Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt
- Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya
- Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas
- Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo
- Billy Harris as Colin Hughes
- James Lance as Trent Crimm
- Anthony Head as Rupert Mansion
- Sarah Niles as Dr Sharon Fieldstone
- Stephen Manas as Richard Montlaur
- Moe Jeudy-Lamour as Thierry Zoreaux
- David Elsendoorn as Jan Maas
- Mohammed Hashim as Moe Bumbercatch
- Charlie Hiscock as Will Kitman
- Andrea Anders as Michelle Lasso
- Annette Badland as Mae
- Adam Colborne, Bronson Webb and Kevin Garry as Baz, Jeremy and Paul
- Ellie Taylor as Flo 'Sassy' Collins
- Keeley Hazel as Bex
- Phoebe Walsh as Jane Payne
- Elodie Blomfield as Phoebe
- Bill Fellows as George Cartrick
- Dame Harriet Walter as Deborah Welton
- Jodi Balfour as Jack
- Katy Wix as Barbara
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Is there a trailer for a Ted Lasso season 4?
There isn't a trailer available for Ted Lasso season 4, as the show is still yet to be officially renewed - let alone having new episodes filmed.
We'll keep this page updated if and when any new footage is released, and in the meantime you can rewatch the trailer for season 3 right here, now.
Ted Lasso seasons 1-3 are streaming now on Apple TV+ — you can sign up to Apple TV+ here.
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