A Ted Lasso star reveals they are not interested in a spinoff series focused on their character, despite enjoying a potential storyline. Created by Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, and Jason Sudeikis (who plays the lead role), Ted Lasso follows a college football coach who is hired by an English Premier League soccer team. Though the show has been a massive success, its fate following season 3 in 2023 has been a mystery. As reports about a potential Ted Lasso season 4 have gained traction, it also seems there are several avenues for spinoffs as well.
One of the stars of Ted Lasso has given their input on the chances of a potential spinoff. Juno Temple, who plays model-turned-marketing and PR manager Keeley Jones, addressed the chances of a Keeley-centric spinoff in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. The actor mentioned that she felt the Ted Lasso production was a team effort, and she didn’t want to steer away from that, despite admitting that an idea to focus on women’s football would be interesting. Check out Temple’s comments below:
The idea of a spinoff with Ted Lasso is a complicated one for me, because it so feels like a team that I don’t know if I would want to do a spinoff. I don’t want to be a part of it if everybody else isn’t. It’s a team. It’s a real team!
I haven’t thought about that, but I think that’s definitely something I would find to be a great journey for Keeley and also for Rebecca, you know? And I think, also, women’s football is something that is so exciting — especially in England, we’ve been doing so well — but I think it’s something that… I don’t know, who knows? It would be a great storyline.
The Show Could Get A Renewal & There Is Scope For Spinoffs
While Ted Lasso season 4 has not yet been officially renewed, if it gets the greenlight, Temple’s comments suggest that she, along with the rest of the cast and crew, would be happy to return. Making a TV show is a collaborative process, and much of Ted Lasso‘s incredible success can be attributed to the many distinctive voices that made up its creative team. The series thrived thanks to its vibrant cast and clever writers. The popularity of the show means another season is highly likely, but there is also the opportunity for spinoff shows too.
In addition to the Richmond women’s team idea, there was speculation that another spinoff could focus on the next generation of Richmond coaches, led by Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), Coach Beard (Hunt), and Nate Shelley (Nick Mohammed).
Temple’s comments show that she may not be finished with the character of Keeley just yet, but her story might be better continued on Ted Lasso rather than her own spinoff. If season 4 does happen, Keeley is sure to feature prominently, but what direction her story could take is unclear at this point. Nevertheless, Temple seems to be committed to closing out her character’s arc in the right way, and that involves the continued presence of her former co-stars and creatives.
Our Take On The Possibility Of A Keeley Spinoff
There Is Certainly An Intriguing Story That Could Be Told
Ted Lasso boasts an ensemble cast of characters who are complex and interesting. Temple’s Keeley had an especially strong arc on the show, evolving from trophy girlfriend to respected and competent businesswoman. Her friendship with Hannah Waddingham’s Rebecca was also one of the highlights of the series, and a spinoff focused on the two women developing a Richmond women’s team could be an intriguing prospect. Temple doesn’t completely rule out the chances of a Keeley spinoff, but it seems unlikely at this stage. If Ted Lasso gets back off the ground, though, Temple looks poised to return.
Source: EW
Ted Lasso
8/10
- Release Date
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August 14, 2020
- Showrunner
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Bill Lawrence