The character was originally planned to be more belligerent but the actor “wanted to play something sillier.”

Having a Ball

How did theTed Lassostar come up with his character’s moniker?

“A name plus a noun is funny,” he says.

July 2021 cover - Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis.Julian Broad for EW

True Believer

Sudeikis' belief in the Apple TV+ show was not always matched by others.

But Sudeikis is unimpressed by individual acting prizes.

“It’s only a reflection of who I get to work with,” he says.

July 2021 cover - Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis.Julian Broad for EW

July 2021 cover - Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis.Julian Broad for EW

July 2021 cover - Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso

Julian Broad for EW

July 2021 cover - Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso

Julian Broad for EW

July 2021 EW Cover- Ted Lasso

Julian Broad for EW