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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Hannah Waddingham reveals frequent Ted Lasso clashes with Jason Sudeikis

  • Hannah Waddingham , who portrays Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso , revealed she frequently clashes with series creator and star Jason Sudeikis due to his tendency to make last-minute script changes.
  • Waddingham described her dynamic with Sudeikis as an “ongoing love-hate relationship”, explaining that actors must “roll with the punches” as he often tweaks dialogue based on how it sounds during rehearsals.
  • Despite these on-set disagreements, Waddingham has consistently praised Sudeikis, referring to him as her “biggest champion”, and recounted her relaxed audition process for Rebecca, not expecting to secure the role.
  • Ted Lasso is scheduled to return for a fourth season this summer, with the majority of the original cast, and the new episodes are expected to continue from the third season's conclusion, which saw Ted return to Kansas.
  • The Apple TV+ series has achieved significant critical acclaim, receiving 61 Emmy nominations and winning 13, and Waddingham expressed her profound excitement for the show's return, eager to delve back into her character.

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