The Ted Lasso Season 4 cast reunites Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift. The new season premieres on Apple TV on August 5, 2026, and changes the sporting focus by placing Ted in charge of a second-division women’s football team.
Apple has also confirmed several new actors, including Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely. Their character names have not all been announced, so this guide separates confirmed facts from speculation.
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Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Season 4 premiere | August 5, 2026 |
| Platform | Apple TV |
| Lead | Jason Sudeikis |
| New team | Second-division women’s football team |
| Returning setting | AFC Richmond world |
| New cast roles | Not fully disclosed |
Cast at a glance
| Actor | Character | Why the character matters |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Sudeikis | Ted Lasso | The optimistic American coach beginning another unlikely football challenge. |
| Hannah Waddingham | Rebecca Welton | AFC Richmond’s owner and one of Ted’s closest allies. |
| Juno Temple | Keeley Jones | A public-relations professional whose career and friendships remain central. |
| Brett Goldstein | Roy Kent | The former captain turned coach, known for blunt honesty and fierce loyalty. |
| Brendan Hunt | Coach Beard | Ted’s longtime assistant and tactical counterbalance. |
| Jeremy Swift | Leslie Higgins | Richmond’s dependable director of football operations. |
| Tanya Reynolds | Undisclosed | A confirmed new Season 4 cast member. |
| Faye Marsay | Undisclosed | A confirmed new addition whose role is being kept under wraps. |
| Grant Feely | Undisclosed | A new cast member featured in early Season 4 material. |
Who is who in the cast?
Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso, the coach whose kindness became both the show’s central strength and the source of its most difficult questions. Season 3 left Ted with a different set of priorities, so bringing him back requires more than placing him beside the same touchline.
The women’s-team premise gives Ted a fresh challenge without changing the values that define him. He must learn new players, new expectations and a new competitive environment while deciding how coaching fits into the life he wants to build.
Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
Hannah Waddingham returns as Rebecca Welton. Rebecca began the series as the owner trying to damage AFC Richmond, but her friendship with Ted and investment in the club became one of the story’s warmest transformations.
Season 4 can use Rebecca as the bridge between the familiar Richmond world and the new team. She understands what Ted brings to a dressing room, but she also has to make decisions that are sustainable for the organization. Waddingham’s mix of authority and vulnerability remains essential.
Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
Juno Temple is back as Keeley Jones, whose path from public figure to independent communications professional gave the series a workplace story outside football. Keeley’s empathy is similar to Ted’s, but her ambitions and mistakes are distinctly her own.
A new women’s team could create natural opportunities for Keeley’s expertise, although Apple has not disclosed every detail of her Season 4 storyline. What is confirmed is that Temple remains part of the principal returning ensemble.
Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
Brett Goldstein returns as Roy Kent, the former Richmond captain who moved into coaching. Roy’s blunt style often appears opposite to Ted’s, yet both men care deeply about players. Their methods differ, but that contrast has always made the coaching staff more effective.
Roy’s development is likely to matter as the series explores a new team. He has learned to communicate more openly, but leadership still tests his patience and self-belief. Goldstein can turn a short growl into comedy while keeping Roy emotionally believable.
Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift return
Brendan Hunt returns as Coach Beard, Ted’s longtime friend and tactical partner. Beard understands Ted without needing lengthy explanations, but he is also willing to challenge him when optimism is not enough. Jeremy Swift is back as Leslie Higgins, the calm administrator who often becomes the club’s moral and practical support.
Together, Beard and Higgins help preserve the rhythm of the original series. They connect the new story to the routines, friendships and institutional memory of Richmond.
Who are the new Season 4 actors?
Apple has confirmed Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely as new additions. The announcement did not attach every actor to a named character, which means online lists assigning positions or relationships should be treated cautiously until Apple releases fuller details.
The number of newcomers makes sense for a season built around a new football team. Several could play athletes, staff members or people connected to Ted’s family, but those possibilities remain speculation rather than confirmed casting information.
What is the series or movie about?
Season 4 moves Ted into the world of a second-division women’s football team. This is not only a cosmetic change. The show can explore investment, visibility, professional opportunity and team culture from a different angle while keeping its familiar focus on mental health and personal growth.
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Where and when to watch
Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres on Apple TV on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Apple announced the date through its official newsroom and released first-look material featuring returning and new cast members.
An Apple TV subscription will be required to stream the new season. Because the story continues character relationships developed across three seasons, first-time viewers should begin with Season 1 rather than treating Season 4 as a standalone sports comedy.
Frequently asked questions
The season premieres on Apple TV on August 5, 2026.
Yes. Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso.
Yes. Hannah Waddingham returns as Rebecca and Juno Temple returns as Keeley.
Apple says Ted will coach a second-division women’s football team.
Confirmed newcomers include Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.
No. Apple has confirmed the actors but has not publicly identified every new character.