Ted Lasso will return with a fourth season, Jason Sudeikis has confirmed.
The 49-year-old actor, who plays the titular character, revealed the news on the New Heights podcast, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, and revealed the writing process for season four was underway.
"That's the official word," said Jason, who executive produces the Apple TV+ show alongside a number of others.
On what to expect from Ted in season four, the actor revealed that this time around, Ted will be coaching a women's football team. "Ted's coaching a women's team, so there, that's it," he said.
When quizzed on whether Ted is going to return to the US in the new episodes, Jason kept his cards close to his chest. "That's too many questions," he said, but joked that he couldn't answer as he doesn't yet know himself.
In series three of the Emmy-winning comedy-drama, Ted stepped down from his role as coach of AFC Richmond to return to America.
Viewers also watched as Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) became assistant coach, alongside coach Beard (Brendan Hunt). Meanwhile, Ted (Sudeikis) struggled with personal issues.
Game of Thrones actress Hannah Waddingham also starred in the show, alongside The Devil's Hour actor Phil Dunster, comedian Nick Mohammed and Wild Child actress Juno Temple.
Other members of the cast include Sarah Niles as Dr Sharon Fieldstone, Anthony Head as Rupert Mansion, Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya, Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas, Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo and Billy Harris as Colin Hughes.
© Apple TV+After Apple TV+ confirmed the news on Friday, Jason said in a statement: "As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to 'look before we leap', in season four the folks at AFC Richmond learn to leap before they look, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be."
Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, added: "Ted Lasso has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fanbase all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief."Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show."
The series, which first began airing in 2020, won 13 Emmy awards out of a total of 61 nominations, with Jason taking home the Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award in both 2021 and 2022.
© AppleFor those yet to watch the show, it follows Ted Lasso, a small-time college football coach from Kansas who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience.
Back in 2023, Jason shared the reason behind the show ending with its third season during an episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast.
"This story is done," he told hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade. "It sounds like such a political answer, but it's the truth. We only conceived these three [seasons], then this thing became this big old thing."
Seasons one to three of Ted Lasso are available to watch on Apple TV+.
