Ted Lasso season 4 gets an optimistic update from the head of Warner Bros. TV, which produces the show. The next chapter of the Emmy-winning sports comedy remains an open question, many months after the Ted Lasso season 3 finale. There’s been no official announcement of a renewal, though cast members and others have at times teased the possibility.
While speaking to Variety about the overall slate of Warner Bros. TV programs, chairwoman Channing Dungey addressed Ted Lasso season 4. Although she wouldn’t say anything definitive, Dungey made clear that the Apple TV+ hit could still happen. She stated: “There’s a little bit of a door that could be kicked back open if need be.” However, Dungey stressed that nothing is official. Read the full quote below:
“I mean, you watched the finale, there’s a little bit of a door that could be kicked back open if need be. I wouldn’t put the period on the end of that sentence just yet. There is still a lot of love for ‘Ted Lasso.’ And I think that there still is a lot of enthusiasm on the part of Apple for ‘Ted Lasso.’ Should the opportunity arise, we’d be excited to jump back in to making more…. There are always conversations that are ongoing, just nothing that’s official.”
Why Is The Ted Lasso Season 4 Announcement Taking So Long?
Since the conclusion of season 3, there have been several different messages about the future of Ted Lasso. Some cast members have teased spinoffs, while others have said that they would only return if the idea was worthwhile. As evidenced by Dungey’s cautious response, executives are reluctant to offer a definitive answer, even though a continuation of Ted Lasso should be a no-brainer.
Ted Lasso remains the biggest success for Apple TV+, with a comparatively significant cultural reach. There are Barbie dolls based on characters from the show, the cast has visited the White House, and the comedy has often been cited in other movies and shows since it exploded in popularity in season 1. That’s not even looking at the dramedy’s frequent Emmy nominations and presence on the Nielsen streaming charts. It’s also a hit show where execs would likely work behind the scenes to secure a renewal.
Only 1 Ted Lasso Spinoff Idea Can Match The Original Show (& It’s The Most Obvious One)
If Apple decides to explore a Ted Lasso spinoff, there’s only one option that could potentially match the success of the original show.
If a confirmation about season 4 does happen, there may be more candidness about the reasons behind the delay and unclear messaging. It could be an issue of trying to find the right story, trying to work out the contracts, or a combination of both. But with this latest update, combined with sources saying that Sudeikis misses playing Ted Lasso, it could only be a matter of time before a renewal is officially announced.
Ted Lasso
- Release Date
- August 14, 2020
- Cast
- Jeremy Swift , Phil Dunster , Hannah Waddingham , Nick Mohammed , Brendan Hunt , Jason Sudeikis , Brett Goldstein , Juno Temple , Toheeb Jimoh , James Lance
- Seasons
- 3
- Writers
- Brendan Hunt , Joe Kelly , Bill Lawrence
- Streaming Service(s)
- Apple TV+
- Showrunner
- Bill Lawrence
