Grab Those ‘Believe’ Signs and Grow That Mustache — ‘Ted Lasso’ Is Returning for Season 4 with Jason Sudeikis

No other casting is confirmed, though Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift had the options on their contracts picked up back in August 2024.

Remember how Jason Sudeikis and the team behind “Ted Lasso” said the series was officially over with Season 3? Even after multiple Emmy wins and record views on Apple TV+? Well surprise surprise. Apple announced Friday that that the hit sports dramedy will be returning for Season 4, and the man behind the mustache, Sudeikis, will be coming along too.

Sudeikis will reprise his role as Coach Lasso, though no other cast has been announced. However, Deadline reported in August 2024 that cast members Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift had their options picked up by UK acting union Equity, sparking rumors that Season 4 was around the corner.

Jack Burditt (“Nobody Wants This,” “Modern Family,” “30 Rock”) is joining the show as an executive producer for Season 4 as part of his new overall deal with Apple TV+. Goldstein however is returning as a writer and EP alongside Leanne Bowen, as he did during the show’s initial run. He’s joined by fellow EPs Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.

Bill Lawrence, who is currently showrunner on “Shrinking” and “Bad Monkey,” still serves as an EP on the series via his Doozer Productions banner.

Many had hoped that the show ending would result in possible spin-offs focused around characters that, ultimately, had become more interesting than Lasso himself, but with name recognition being what it is, it was likely difficult for Apple TV+ to let go of the show in the first place.

“As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap,” said Sudeikis, star and executive producer of the series. “In season four, 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.”

“‘Ted Lasso’ has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fanbase 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,” Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss said in a statement.

Developed by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Kelly, and Hunt, and based on the preexisting format and characters from NBC Sports, “Ted Lasso” quickly won over fans in its first season, earning an Emmy that year for Outstanding Comedy Series, as well as recognition for Lead Actor (Sudeikis), Supporting Actor (Goldstein), and Supporting Actress (Waddingham). With the exception of Waddingham, the show repeated these wins the following year for its second season as well.

During a recent interview on the “New Heights” podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce, Sudeikis also revealed a few details about Season 4.

“Ted’s coaching a women’s team,” he said, revealing a plot line that was hinted at towards the end of Season 3.