The new Apple TV comedy series, Ted Lasso is produced by and stars Jason Sudeikis, along with British stage and TV actress, Hannah Waddingham. We caught up with Waddingham, who is the female lead in the hit Apple TV show.
Five Thing You Need to Know:
- The plot of Ted Lasso revolves around an American Division 2 college football coach who is recruited to manage an English Premiere League team, having no soccer experience.
- Previously, Waddingham played Septa Unella in Game Of Thrones and has been featured on stage in Spamelot, Into The Woods, and The Wizard Of Oz.
- Series lead, Jason Sudeikis, is engaged to actress Olivia Wilde. The couple has two kids together.
- The former Saturday Night Live star is also known for his roles in Horrible Bosses, Hall Pass, We're the Millers, Horrible Bosses 2, Colossal, and Mother's Day.
- Waddingham plays the owner of the Premiere League soccer team but says fans should have no worries about her playing on the team. "My hand eye coordination is not going to make it into the show, let me tell you," she said.