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Interview: ‘Ted Lasso’ On-Set VFX Supervisor James MacLachlan Discusses Recreating Premier League Stadiums
When one thinks of special effects heavy TV series, workplace comedies aren’t normally top of mind. However, Ted Lasso, which follows an American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer team with the secret intention that his inexperience will lead it to failure, is actually quite VFX-laden. The series convincingly places the fictional AFC […] More
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Interview: ‘Ted Lasso’ Editors A.J. Catoline and Melissa McCoy Discuss Working on the Hit Apple TV+ Series
Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso was a sleeper hit for the streaming service. The brainchild of SNL alum Jason Sudeikis, along with Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly, the show follows Ted Lasso, an American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer team with the secret intention that his inexperience will lead it to failure, […] More
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Interview: ‘Ted Lasso’ Director Declan Lowney Says ‘So Long, Farewell’; Discusses Fan Theories and the Final Shot
When the time came to say “So Long, Farewell” to Ted Lasso it was crucial to have the right person to lead the charge. Director Declan Lowney, who had already directed seven other episodes including the penultimate episode,“ was the right person for the job. The finale was universally praised for never losing the show […] More
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Interview: ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Kola Bokinni on Becoming a Leader On and Off the AFC Richmond Pitch
Ask anyone familiar with football what one of the most important positions on a team is and many will say the center back. As the captain of AFC Richmond and their starting center back, Isaac McAdoo, played by Kola Bokinni, takes on both roles becoming a leader for the team both on and off the […] More
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Interview: Anthony Head Talks The Different Side of Rupert on ‘Ted Lasso’
When I first watched Anthony Head take the screen on Ted Lasso I knew something was wrong. Just in the way he carried himself, it felt off. I am not referring to his performance, it was his character Rupert Mannion the ex-husband and current rival of AFC Richmond owner (played delightfully by Hannah Waddingham). Actually, […] More
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Interview: ‘Ted Lasso’ Production Designer Paul Cripps Talks Building the World of AFC Richmond
The world of Ted Lasso is draped in a signature blue and red that has become an iconic palette representing its titular coach and AFC Richmond squad in the Apple TV+ series. Much of this signature world from the Richmond neighborhoods to the football locker room exists due to the efforts of production designer Paul Cripps who from the […] More
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Interview: Embodying the Joy of ‘Ted Lasso’ with Toheeb Jimoh
Ted Lasso is all about team effort and perseverance, and few people embody that more than Toheeb Jimoh’s Sam Obisanya. Sam consistently brings joy and optimism to the AFC Richmond locker room, but even with his characteristic spirit, Sam’s character also continues to reveal levels of depth and growth as he takes on more responsibility […] More
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Interview: ‘Ted Lasso’ Editors Melissa McCoy and A.J. Catoline on Finding the Balance of Drama and Comedy
Ted Lasso, which recently completed its third and potentially final season, has followed the unbridled optimism of its titular American college football coach turned English Premier League headline through thick and thin. Editors Melissa McCoy and A.J. Catoline have had a key hand in finding the right balance between the show’s comedic and dramatic elements […] More
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Interview: ‘Ted Lasso’ Casting Director, Theo Park, On Finding That ‘Lasso’ Magic
In the game of football (soccer for you ‘mericans) when kicking a penalty it is vital to select the right player. The same goes for casting a show, there’s the right person for the part and finding that person is not easy task. This is where casting director Theo Park comes in. She has cast […] More
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Interview: Jeremy Swift on Music, Football, and Playing Higgins on ‘Ted Lasso’
One of the most endearing players throughout the first three seasons of Ted Lasso has been Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift), the Director of Communications for AFC Richmond whose job often involves a considerable amount of damage control. His interactions with Ted (Jason Sudeikis), Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), and many other members of the ensemble are among […] More
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Interview: Billy Harris On Colin’s Big Moment in ‘Ted Lasso’
Throughout its three seasons, Ted Lasso has found moments to spotlight supporting characters that make up the AFC Richmond team. As the series winds down, it’s actor Billy Harris‘ time to shine as Colin Hughes. For Harris, Ted Lasso marks his first time on a TV series that he says is “crazy” in hindsight. While […] More
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Interview: James Lance on Becoming Trent Crimm on ‘Ted Lasso’
At the start of Ted Lasso, Trent Crimm (James Lance) was a by-the-book reporter who didn’t ever want to let Ted (Jason Sudeikis) get away with answering a question with just a charming smile and a clever diversion. Over the course of the series, however, he’s evolved and, especially in season three, taken on a […] More















