Ted Lasso season 4 officially confirmed by Apple TV+ – as Jason Sudeikis lets slip what Ted is up to

On the announcement of season 4, Sudeikis 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 4, 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."

Similarly, Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, said: "Ted Lasso has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fan base 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."

As well as the news of season 4, Apple has now also confirmed that Jack Burditt – known for his work on Nobody Wants This, Modern Family and 30 Rock – will also serve as executive producer under a new overall deal with Apple TV+.

Sudeikis previously confirmed that they're in the process of writing the anticipated fourth instalment right now. "That's the official word," he told New Heights podcast hosts Jason and Travis Kelce.

He also confirmed what Ted is going to up to in season 4, saying: "Ted's coaching a women's team, so there, that's it."

When pressed on whether Ted is going to return to the US, Sudeikis brushed it off and said, "That's too many questions," but did joke and say that he can't answer that question because he doesn't yet know himself.

News of Ted Lasso season 4 has been rumbling among fans for some time now, especially since it's now been two years since the release of season 3.

While details have remained sparse and rumours about the hit Apple TV+ comedy series have continued to swirl, fans can rest easy knowing that it's officially in the works.

Of course, season 3 ended on quite the final note and could've wrapped things up nicely, but last August, reports suggested that three cast members were secured for a fourth season.

In November, Ted Lasso cast member Nick Mohammed (Nathan Shelley) said that he knew of "rumblings" of a fourth season, admitting that "all of us have been chatting" in an issue of Radio Times magazine.

He said: "I think it all depends on what Jason Sudeikis [co-creator and star] wants to do. Everyone has said if there's an idea that feels good, we would be all up for it. I would personally go back in a heartbeat!"

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As of now, nothing has been confirmed in the way of casting, but with Sudeikis's confirmation, we certainly know that he's back at the helm as the titular character.

With the actor having teased that his character is taking on a new coaching position, that would certainly open up a whole new world of possibilities for new characters and names to join the fold also.

It was a given that Sudeikis would have to return to the show in order for Ted Lasso season 4 to be given the go ahead, with series co-creator Bill Lawrence suggesting that Sudeikis's involvement was paramount to the show's continuation.

He told 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."

For season 4, it's been confirmed that Sudeikis will not only star but also executive produce alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee and Bill Wrubel.

Brett Goldstein continues to serve as writer and executive producer alongside Leanne Bowen, while Sara Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and producers for season 4, with Sasha Garron co-producing.

Julia Lindon will also be writing for season 4, while Dylan Marron will serve as story editor.

Ted Lasso seasons 1-3 are streaming now on Apple TV+ — you can sign up to Apple TV+ here.

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