Ted Lasso season 4 is still not technically confirmed, the potentiality of the series returning is enough to excite fans who love these characters. After wrapping up most storylines in Ted Lasso season 3, it’s clear that the writers will certainly have their work cut out for them.

Much of Ted Lasso’s main cast is highly accomplished, both in the writer's room and onscreen, but some of Ted Lasso’s ing cast can see the show as a launching point for more inventive and fun projects in the future. The combined accomplishments of the Ted Lasso cast the need for more seasons showcasing AFC Richmond. Though audiences have to wait to see the Greyhounds back in action, fans can always turn to some of theTed Lasso’s cast's greatest performances outside of the renowned show.

10 Jason Sudeikis

Colossal (2016)

While Jason Sudeikis is known for many roles throughout his long and successful career thanks to films like Colossal, his starring role in Ted Lasso definitely propelled his popularity. Before Ted Lasso, Sudeikis was largely in comedies, but Ted Lasso allowed him to approach more dramatic and serious themes while still having comedic moments. Being the lead in a show like Ted Lasso showcased all of Jason Sudeikis’ talents and proved that a show can tackle deep and meaningful issues while still being fun and lighthearted.

One of Sudeikis’ best roles outside of Ted Lasso was Colossal, where he starred alongside Anne Hathaway. Colossal follows Gloria, an unemployed writer who accidentally manifests a giant creature that follows her movements in Seoul. Sudeikis portrays Oscar, Gloria’s childhood friend who had taken over his father’s bar in New York. It’s later revealed that Oscar is the film's antagonist, with his manifestation as a robot destroying a part of Seoul to get back at Gloria. The film is wonderful and is a great tease of the darker elements Sudeikis would explore in Ted Lasso.

9 Brett Goldstein

Shrinking (2023 – Present)

Brett Goldstein played the foul-mouthed Roy Kent in Ted Lasso for 3 seasons, and he quickly became a fan favorite. However, Goldstein’s Ted Lasso journey started well before bringing Roy Kent to the screen. Goldstein worked as one of the writers while the show was being developed and eventually pitched himself for the role. If Ted Lasso returns for season 4, it’s possible that audiences will see the former football star as the head coach of AFC Richmond.

Goldstein brings a tragic drama to Shrinking, and it’s interesting to see him play a far cry from the gruff but lovable Roy.

Since Ted Lasso, Goldstein has helped create, produce, and starred in Shrinking on AppleTV+. The show follows Jason Segel’s character, Jimmy Laird, in his journey of grieving his wife’s death. This journey includes becoming more involved with his patient’s lives and pushing the boundaries of what is ethical for a therapist. Goldstein has taken on a very different role in Shrinking, playing Louis Winston. Louis is the drunk driver who struck and killed Laird’s wife Tia. Goldstein brings a tragic drama to Shrinking, and it’s interesting to see him play a far cry from the gruff but lovable Roy.

8 Hannah Waddingham

Game of Thrones (2011-2019)

Hannah Waddingham gave consistently moving performances as AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, so it’s not surprising her talents were used in other projects. In Ted Lasso, Rebecca had an amazing story arc that really showed her finding herself and becoming the leader that the team deserved. Not only that, but Waddingham was able to show off her incredible singing skills on multiple occasions, making for some of the most iconic Ted Lasso moments in the entire show.

Despite playing the fabulous Rebecca Welton on Ted Lasso, Waddingham is also very recognizable from her role in Game of Thrones seasons 5 and 6. In the acclaimed show, she portrayed Septa Unella, one of the Most Devout. While playing Unella, Waddingham is most ed for repeatedly yelling “Shame” during Cersei Lannister’s walk of atonement. The moment has followed Waddingham throughout her career, and has been held up as seen as one of her most memorable on the long-running HBO series.

7 Jeremy Swift

Downton Abbey (2010-2015)

Jeremy Swift may best be known for portraying Leslie Higgins, the Head of Football Operations for AFC Richmond in Ted Lasso, but he’s also an accomplished actor outside of the show. On Ted Lasso, Swift brought sweetness and kindness to the show that allowed other characters to be vulnerable and open up to him. Higgins was consistently the voice of reason for other characters, even if his clumsiness was played for comedic relief.

Before he portrayed Higgins in Ted Lasso, Jeremy Swift had a recurring role in Downton Abbey.

Before he portrayed Higgins in Ted Lasso, Jeremy Swift had a recurring role in Downton Abbey. In the show, Swift portrayed Septimus Spratt, the butler for Violet Crawley. Spratt was supposed to be the head of household for the Dowager Crawley but often had disagreements with other staff who were trying to undermine him. Additionally, Spratt began writing for Violet Crawley’s granddaughter Lady Edith Pelham’s magazine The Sketch. It highlights the dramatic weight Swift can bring to a character.

6 Nick Mohammed

The Martian (2015)

Nick Mohammed may best be known for kit man-turned-coach Nathan Shelley in Ted Lasso, but he’s also had roles in many other productions. In Ted Lasso, Nathan started as a shy kit man for AFC Richmond, where despite his brilliant ideas, he was bullied by team , most notably Jaime Tartt. Nathan eventually gets promoted to assistant coach, but his darker emotions curdled throughout an impressive performance. Though Nathan was largely an antagonist in Ted Lasso season 3, Nathan's redemption arc highlighted Mohammed's skills.

Before appearing on Ted Lasso, Nick Mohammed portrayed Tim Grimes, a JPL engineer in The Martian. While Grimes was more of a ing character, he was the person working when NASA first received communication from Matt Damon's Mark Watney. Grimes is quick to point out that answering yes and no questions is not practical long-term. However, Grimes is the one to decode that Watney was using hexadecimal, which eventually led to increased communication between NASA and Watney who was stranded on Mars. Mohammed gives the character a grounded aspect that amplifies the character.

5 Juno Temple

Fargo (2014 – Present)

Juno Temple portrayed Ted Lasso season 3 finale, Keeley was seen running her newly revamped PR firm alongside Barbara.

Juno Temple has found a lot of success since Ted Lasso, including in Fargo season 5. For the season, Temple adopted a North Dakotan accent for her role as Dorothy “Dot” Lyon. A quietly dangerous figure, Dot proved to be one of the anthology show's best characters. Dot was a compelling and mysterious figure, all while retaining a sense of likability. For her performance, Temple was been nominated for a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a Critic’s Choice Award, highlighting her impressive talents.

4 Anthony Head

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)

Anthony Head brought to life Rebecca Welton’s horrible ex-husband Rupert Manion in all of Ted Lasso’s 3 seasons. Rupert was the former owner of AFC Richmond, but after getting caught cheating on Rebecca, they divorced and she received the team. Rupert seemingly never changed and was seen cheating on his new wife in Ted Lasso season 3. Karma would eventually catch up with him after his cheating scandal was revealed in the final episodes of Ted Lasso season 3.

Anthony Head was credited as Anthony Stewart Head in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Before portraying the vile Rupert Manion, Anthony Head played the far more heroic Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer for all 7 seasons. Giles was largely seen as a father figure to Buffy, but later became a father figure to Buffy’s friends Willow and Xander. As a Watcher, Giles was employed to oversee Buffy’s role as a vampire slayer. The character was incredibly well received, with Head always finding ways to bring surprising depth to the classic mentor archetype.

3 Phil Dunster

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

Phil Dunster portrays the dynamic and incredibly talented Ted Lasso season 3 is one of the best and most comedic performances in the show.

In the 2017 adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel, Phil Dunster has a small role as Colonel John Armstrong in Murder on the Orient Express. The mystery follows Hercule Poirot as he tries to uncover who killed John Cassetti, the man responsible for the murder of young Daisy Armstrong. Dunster's role in the film is a minor but important one, as his clear grief and tragic fate play an important role in the story. While Dunster’s role isn’t large, it’s impressive to see him hold his own in a film with such an impressive cast.

2 Sam Richardson

Veep (2012 – 2019)

Sam Richardson had a memorable role in Ted Lasso portraying the Ghanaian billionaire Edwin Akufo. Though the character only appeared in three episodes, Richardson’s portrayal and physical comedy definitely made him memorable and worthy of his return in Ted Lasso season 3. For his performance, Sam Richardson was nominated twice for an Emmy, which he won in 2023 for the episode “International Break.” While Edwin Akufo may not return if Ted Lasso does for season 4, an appearance wouldn’t be unwelcome.

Richardson had also found success in other comedies, especially HBO's Veep. Beginning in Veep season 3, Richardson appeared as Richard Splett. A political aide, Splett is an often cheerful butt of the joke because of his occasional incompetence at his job. This highlighted Richardson's skills with comedy. His true potential comes to the forefront when he starts his political career and quickly becomes the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa in season 7, even eventually becoming a successful two-term president. It's a memorable showcase of the versatility Richardson brings to his comedies.

1 Toheeb Jimoh

The Power (2023)

Toheeb Jimoh is best known for playing the heart-of-gold footballer Sam Obisanya in Ted Lasso. Over the course of the show, Sam’s role grew, just as his character did. Sam grew into being a leader on the Greyhounds and even stood up against British government officials when they were being openly xenophobic. It was a likable performance from Jimoh that consistently hinted at a deeper wealth of personality.

While Toheeb Jimoh doesn’t have many other acting roles onscreen outside of Ted Lasso, it’s clear the actor has a bright future. Since Ted Lasso, he appeared in the Prime Video series The Power as Tunde. A journalist from Nigeria, Jimoh highlights the actor's natural charms from a very different perspective than Ted Lasso. It's a minor but memorable appearance, the actor alongside his memorable turn in Ted Lasso.