Jason Sudeikis is the co-creator and star of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. He tells Guy about the origins of the football/soccer coach character, why the show has connected so deeply with audiences, and Ted's impact on Jason's own self-image. He also reflects on his Midwest roots, why his basketball coaches always knew he'd be a performer, years spent in Amsterdam and Las Vegas honing his craft, and how he transitioned from comedy writer to featured player on Saturday Night Live.
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Jason's upbringing and his famous relative
07:09 - Starting theater and improv
12:30 - Supportive parents?
14:43 - Improv in Chicago
17:10 - Boom Chicago
21:13 - Mid 20s: Second City Las Vegas
25:35 - Saturday Night Live
37:14 - Ted Lass, the commercial
43:40 - Ted Lasso, the show
46:04 - Was Ted Lasso related to your personal life?
50:07 - Ted Lasso as a "vehicle to do something earnest"
54:36 - Writing jokes
59:32 - Ted Lasso as therapy
1:01:04 - Do you feel like you have to represent Ted Lasso in real life?
1:05:47 - Will Ted Lasso end with season 3?
1:08:42 - What's next?
š About Jason Sudeikis:
Jason Sudeikis is respected as one of the most successful comedic actors and writers of today. His talents have been recognized with honors from some of the most esteemed organizations in entertainment, including:
š 2-time Emmy Award Winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
š 2-time Golden Globe Winner
š 3-time Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award recipient
š 2-time Writers Guild of America Award winner
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@margiekelley8374
1 year ago
Fantastic interview all around. I disagree with Jasonā¦ Ted Lasso is a seminal piece of work. History will prove this. We are in dark times and have been for awhile. There arenāt a lot of role models for being kind and caring. This show masterfully depicts emotional intelligence, honesty, healthy friendships, respect and compassion. And just as skillfully , it shows us how to resolve conflict , forgive, accept responsibility and have integrity. I donāt like it when films and tv shows manipulate our emotions and basically train us not to trust each other with our vulnerabilities. When I first started watching this show, I was immediately drawn in but kept expecting the rug to be pulled outā¦ But it didnāt happen! Itās been the soothing balm weāve needed these last years and I hope it gets all the awards and recognition possible. Seriously, can we nominate it for a Pulitzer? Thank you Jason and everyone whose hands touched this beautiful show.
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