Waddingham talks script changes, L4 season returns Aug 5

Actor Hannah Waddingham has discussed the dynamic on the set of the hit Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" as the show prepares to return for a fourth season this summer. In a recent interview, Waddingham, who plays AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton, described an "ongoing love-hate relationship" with series co-creator and star Jason Sudeikis, attributing it to his frequent, last-minute script changes.

The new season is scheduled to premiere on August 5. Waddingham expressed enthusiasm for the show's return, stating that never playing Rebecca again would have felt "like losing a pal." She had previously suspected the series would continue beyond its third season, which initially seemed to provide a conclusive ending, calling the finale "too much of a cliffhanger" to be the true end.

When asked about the production process, Waddingham acknowledged Sudeikis's working style. "There's always going to be a bit of give-and-take within a scene, because of the nature of how Sudeikis works," she said. "He hears it in the room, and then we tweak. With that boy, you've got to roll with the punches." She confirmed this dynamic persisted during filming for the upcoming season. Reports had previously...