Apple TV+ Adds Jason Sudeikis Comedy Ted Lasso to Slate
Talk about failing upward. After debuting Ted Lasso as a bumbling, American sports coach way in over his head during real NBC broadcasts of English football (aka soccer) games,Jason Sudeikis(Saturday Night Live,Booksmart) is turning his comedic creation into a full, half-hour comedy TV series forApple TV+calledTed Lasso.Since leavingSNL, Sudeikis has mostly stayed in the film space, starring in titles likeHorrible BossesandColossal. Beyond his animated role inSon of Zornand occasional cameos as Joe Biden onSNL, this will be his first regular TV role since his eight-year stint on NBC’s sketch comedy show....