The show, which follows an American football coach (Sudeikis) who is unexpectedly recruited to lead a struggling English soccer team, AFC Richmond, became a phenomenon with its blend of humor and heart, winning numerous accolades throughout its run, including 11 Emmys and two Golden Globes.
While the comedy was originally intended for three seasons, the show’s creators have hinted that it might not be the end of the fan-favorite series.
In a discussion withColliderin August 2024, co-creator, writer and producer Bill Lawrence emphasized the collective enthusiasm among the cast and crew to continue if given the opportunity. However, the fate lies significantly in the hands of one person:Sudeikis.
“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,” the showrunner explained.
While a fourth season ofTed Lassohasn’t been confirmed, here’s everything the cast and crew have said about the show’s potential return.
The finale also sees Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) considering selling the football team, but ultimately deciding to keep it after realizing how much it means to her and the community. Meanwhile, Keeley (Juno Temple) continues her journey in the public relations world, establishing her own firm.
While the series wrapped up many character arcs, the conclusion left the door slightly ajar, especially with hints of future developments like Keeley’s idea for a women’s team and open-ended conclusions with her Roy-Jamie love triangle, as well as Rebecca’s continued journey with AFC Richmond.
Bill Lawrence and Channing Dungey.Presley Ann/Variety via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty
Presley Ann/Variety via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty
“It’s the sort of thing where you don’t want to go do more just for the sake of more; you want to go do more because you actually have something to say, you have a story that you want to tell,” she said, adding, “We’ll see what happens.”
Dungey also acknowledged Sudeikis’ vital role in whether the show returns. “I think Jason Sudeikis is open to the idea, but I think he wants to have the right idea, which I appreciate,” the CEO said.
While speaking withColliderin August 2024, co-creator Lawrence acknowledged that a continuation ofTed Lassois something the crew would be enthusiastic about because of the widelypositive experience of making the show.
“Groupthink sometimes happens, even without talking to each other, and every actor, actress, writer, producer on that show — and [we didn’t get] together and decide this was the message — we all loved the experience," he said.
Lawrence elaborated on the decision being contingent on Sudeikis, both artistically and personally, noting theactor’s childrenplay a role in his decision.
“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,” he explained. “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.”
Jason Sudeikis attends the 35th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024.Joe Scarnici/Getty
Joe Scarnici/Getty
Ahead of the season 3 premiere,Sudeikis was candidabout the original vision forTed Lassoas a three-season arc. In March 2023, he toldDeadline, “This is the end of this story that we wanted to tell, that we were hoping to tell, that we loved to tell.”
However, he didn’t completely rule out the possibility of more, noting the overwhelmingly positive response from fans in regard to a continuation of the series — before the third season had even been released.
“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,” he said.
The actor added that, in regard to a spinoff, the door is somewhat open.
“Yeah, I think that we’ve set the table for all sorts of folks … to get to watch the further telling of these stories,” the Emmy winner said. “The fact that people want more, even if it’s a different avenue is lovely.”
In January 2024, the actorshared similar sentimentswith PEOPLE: “I feel three seasons of the show were just made with and attempted to personify and portray the spirit of hope, and so I offer those three seasons as an example.”
Despite the widespread enthusiasm from fans, a fourth season ofTed Lassohas not been announced.
source: people.com