Ted Lasso season 3: what we know so far

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Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:14:52 +0000

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Heres everything we know so far about Ted Lasso season 3, which may be the final entry in the series.

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Spoilers follow for Ted Lasso seasons 1 and 2.

Ted Lasso season 3 is on the way and it might be the final entry in Apple TV Plus award-winning soccer comedy drama series.

The unexpected hit show has given us plenty of laughs, emotional story beats and surreal anecdotes since it launched in August 2020. But, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and Ted Lasso season 3 may be the series last instalment in its current guise.

So what can we expect from Ted Lassos third season? Lots of humor,
positivity, character development and an increase in the drama stakes. But there are plenty of story threads that the show needs to wrap up from its previous two seasons, too, so its showrunners have a lot to fit into season
3s episodes.

Below, youll find everything you need to know about Ted Lasso season 3, including its cast, potential plot points, when it might be released and if this really is the series final entry.

A word of warning: spoilers follow for seasons 1 and 2 of Ted Lasso . If you arent caught up on the TV show, turn back now. Ted Lasso's darkest moments
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Theres no official release date yet. Speaking to Deadline , however, co-creator Bill Lawrence revealed that hed like Ted Lasso season 3 to stick
to the shows annual summer release. Providing that there are no issues with filming or post-production, season 3 could debut in late summer 2022.

We always try to be close to a year apart, Lawrence said. So I would hope to see the show back in the August-type area. We worked around the Olympics for this past season.

Work has already begun on season 3s scripts. Appearing on an episode of Ellen on October 8, 2021, co-creator and lead actor Jason Sudeikis confirmed that the shows writers had spent three weeks working on scripts so far.

As for when filming could begin, Nick Mohammed, who plays Nate in Ted Lasso, suggested that principal photography may begin in January (per Collider ), which mirrors when season 2 production kicked off. If it does, season 3 may again arrive around August time as Lawrence hints at, providing the first couple of episodes are shot and edited in time. Once we learn more about a concrete launch date, well update this section. Ted Lasso season 3 cast Ted Lasso season 3 cast: who is returning? (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

You can expect most (if not all) of Ted Lassos main stars to return. That includes: Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent Juno Temple as Keeley Jones Nick Mohammed as Nate Shelley Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya Cristo Fernandez as Dani Rojas

Prominent members of Ted Lassos supporting cast are likely to return, too. That should include Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo, David Elsendoorn as Jan Maas, Annette Badland as pub landlord Mae and Anthony Head as Rupert Mannion

Lawrence has also confirmed that James Lances Trent Crimm and Sarah Niles sports psychologist Sharon will feature in season 3. Speaking to Deadline, Lawrence teased: I can tell you both of them have significant roles next
year.

Other guest stars may be brought back into the fold but, right now, we arent sure who will reprise their roles. One potentially amusing cast addition
would be Anthony Hopkins. Speaking as part of Mythic Quests season 3 and 4 renewal, which you can see in the tweet below, Hopkins revealed that hed like to join Sudeikis and company. But, he joked, only if he could be Keeleys new boyfriend. We think Roy would have something to say about that. Hi. Ron here. We have an announcement! @AppleTVPlus @mythic_quest @TedLasso #MythicQuest pic.twitter.com/lOM3jYFw78 October 21, 2021 See more

Well let you know once we have confirmation of whos returning, as well as any new cast members (Richmond are bound to make some new signings, right?). Ted Lasso season 3 plot Ted Lasso season 3 plot: what will it be about? (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

There are two major plot points that season 3 needs to deliver on.

The first concerns AFC Richmonds Premier League return. After they secured promotion on the final day of last term, Richmond are back in the big time, but it wont be easy to try and secure an unprecedented Leicester City-level title triumph.

19 other clubs stand in their way, of course, including Manchester City. It was the Citizens who relegated Richmond in their final top-flight match in season 1, and it was also City who thrashed them 5-0 in season 2s FA Cup semi-final. So were hoping that Richmond will finally get one over one of their biggest rivals in season 3.

But City wont be the only rival that Ted and his players have to contend with in the shows third outing. In the season 2 finale, viewers were furious to learn that Nate, Teds former prodigy, had joined West Ham to become their new manager. His appointment comes in the aftermath of Rebeccas former husband, Rupert Mannion, becoming the Hammers new owner.

So season 3 is gearing up to pit the master versus his apprentice at some point. Taking to Twitter after season 2s last episode, Nate actor Nick Mohammed posted an intriguing 12-point document that reveals why Nate came to resent Ted and opted to join West Ham. Its a fascinating insight into Nates character arc throughout season 2, so its certainly worth checking out. Me again! CONTAINS SPOILERS so maybe don't read until you've watched the season finale, but here are a few thoughts on Nate and responses to your tweets! X #TedLasso PS Also, huge shoutout to the magnificent @joekellyjk47 who cowrote this episode with Jason pic.twitter.com/Z1Rvuok422 October 8, 2021 See more

Hopefully, one of season 3s episodes will deliver a titanic clash between Richmond and West Ham, which would put Ted and Nate at odds on the pitch. As much as we cant wait to see if Richmond will beat Manchester City, were also very eager to see Ted and Nate clash, from a tactical standpoint, from the dugout.

For what its worth, Mohammed isnt giving anything away about Nates season 3 arc. I know where things are heading, he told Collider . But I obviously cant give anything away about season 3. Theyre writing season 3 right now, so everything is still up for grabs. Obviously, I can imagine the fans of the show would love to see the circle complete and it become a redemption arc,
but who knows?

Away from the pitch, Ted Lasso season 3 will also need to wrap up smaller story threads. For one, audiences need some closure on Rebecca and Sams
on-off relationship. The pair were no longer dating by the season 2 finale, but we imagine this isnt the end of their romantic dalliance.

Speaking of relationship issues, it appears that Roy and Keeley may be
hitting a rough patch, too. Keeley rejected Roys efforts to take her on a much-needed vacation in season 2 episode 12 electing to stay in the UK and work on her newly-formed PR firm. Its unclear what the future holds for this pair but, given that they havent officially broken up, we imagine that theyll make amends and maybe tie the knot.

From Teds perspective, itll be interesting to see if his panic attacks
remain. Sports psychologist Sharon had helped him to get to grips with them
by the end of season 2, but we suspect that theyll continue to plague him. If Sharon has as big a role as Lawrence has teased, could she return to offer more counselling sessions to Ted? Its plausible. (Image credit: Apple TV
Plus)

Not only that, but we wouldnt be surprised if Ted offered Trent Crimm a role at the club. In the season 2 finale, Trent revealed that The Independent had fired him for revealing the identity of his source (i.e. Nate) who leaked
Teds panic attacks. Ted could use Trents expertise in a media capacity, so
why not hire him? It would mean that all of the series main characters are under one roof (Nate aside), which would be a somewhat fitting way to bring the curtain down on the show.

Regardless of where season 3 takes the shows overall story, Lawrence promises that viewers could have worked out many of the series surprises from the beginning. So much so, in fact, that nothing in season 3 should come as a shock when it does happen.

There will be lots of surprises, he told Deadline. But anyone who says, oh, where Nate ends up in the finale is a big surprisewe felt like we were
setting that up from the very first episode of last year. The clues are
there. Jason and I are huge non-spoiler people, but yeah, I think some of the writing is already on the wall, hopefully. Ted Lasso season 3 trailer Ted Lasso season 3 trailer: is there one? (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

No. Shooting hasnt begun yet, so itll be a while before we get a teaser. Once one is released, well update this page. Ted Lasso season 3 final entry Ted Lasso season 3: is this the final season? (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Right now, it would appear so. Sudeikis and Lawrence have previously spoken about Ted Lasso being a trilogy of sorts i.e. a series that comprises three seasons. So we should prepare ourselves that this will be the series final season.

Still, never say never on future installments. Lawrence has teased the prospect of returning for more if Ted Lassos story warrants it, and told Deadline that there may be a way of stretching the shows overarching
narrative out for another two seasons.

Whats tough to process for me as a writer who is used to writing network comedy is, this was the end of the season, but the midway point of the show, Lawrence said. When we first pitched this particular story, we said this series was only going to be three seasons. And I would probably stay clean
and say that even if Ted Lasso goes on, the story the writing staff has been telling had a beginning, middle and end for the first three seasons. And then it might veer off from that.

The veering off aspect , which Lawrence alludes to, may be an entirely new tale told in the Ted Lasso universe. Speaking to THR , Lawrence said: When we started, we plotted out everybodys beginning, middle and end of a
three-season arc. This story is going to be over next year, regardless, even if the show finds another story to tell and goes on.

Sudeikis, though, was more reluctant to discuss the shows future after season 3. I feel like a real coach when I have to tell folks you cant look at season 4 when we're in the middle of season 3," he told Entertainment Tonight . "We cant worry about the championships when we're in the first round of playoffs, you know?

Hopefully, then, we do get a fourth season or even a couple of one-off specials. And, honestly, wed be down for that. Were not ready to say goodbye to any of Ted Lassos characters yet, and we could certainly use more of the shows wonderful positivity. In the vein of the shows iconic single-word
phrase Believe were keeping faith that Ted Lasso will continue after season 3s final episode. And we wont be convinced otherwise. These are the best
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