Hannah Waddingham has shared an update regarding Ted Lasso Season 5, but it isn’t quite what fans were hoping to hear. The actress plays Rebecca Welton, the owner of the AFC Richmond football club in the hit Apple TV+ sports comedy series.
In a recent interview with Variety, Waddingham was asked when filming for the potential fifth season would begin. “Oh, I don’t know,” she admitted. When the interviewer suggested she must be eager to return, the actress said, “Of course, always. Why would you not want to be around those magnificent writers and the greatest cast?” She then joked that the cast would likely reunite even without a paycheck, cheekily adding, “Don’t tell them that.”
“But yeah, it’s a wonderful thing. Who knows? Who knows? I genuinely don’t know,” the 52-year-old told the outlet. While the Emmy winner did not confirm any immediate filming plans, her comments leave the door open for a future chapter in the TV series.
What happened at the end of Ted Lasso Season 4?
The Season 4 finale, titled Being Alive, wrapped up several major storylines while leaving room for the characters to continue their journeys.
Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, decided to step down as head coach of the Lady Greyhounds and recommended Alice Chilton, played by Tanya Reynolds for the top job. He and Coach Beard will now serve as her assistants going forward.
Meanwhile, Roy Kent, played by Brett Goldstein, stepped down as AFC Richmond manager to take charge of Chelsea, leaving uncertainty around his future involvement in the series. He and Keeley Jones, played by Juno Temple, also discovered they were expecting a child, adding another major development to their storyline.
Away from the field, Keeley Welton, played by Hannah Waddingham, got engaged to Matthijs, portrayed by Matteo van der Grijn. She also retained majority ownership of AFC Richmond after Mae’s will granted her the shares needed to maintain control of the club. The finale provided a satisfying conclusion while leaving opportunities for future stories.
All four seasons of Ted Lasso are currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
