The Apple TV+ show follows a former American college football coach who leads a soccer club in the English Premier League. Ted Lasso season 1 originally aired from August to October 2020 and became a massive hit.
In Ted Lasso season 2, AFC Richmond rallies together after being relegated from the English Premier League. The official 128-second trailer teases a new sports psychologist character, Sharon (Sara Niles), and primarily focuses on Coach Lasso's optimism after a rough season. Overall, the Ted Lasso season 2 clip highlights all of the themes that made the first installment so endearing: comion, hope, and community/club camaraderie.
The Ted Lasso season 2 trailer doesn't include any huge surprises but rather shows Lasso's football team's commitment to excellence. However, in a unique show like this - one that favors the focal relationships over sports - the narrative may not lead to the club's promotion. Here's every returning character for Ted Lasso season 2, evidenced by the trailer.
Jason Sudeikis As Ted Lasso
Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso, the AFC Richmond head coach and series protagonist. He appears throughout the Ted Lasso season 2 trailer and tries to rally everyone together once again. Sudeikis was a Saturday Night Live cast member from 2005 to 2013.
Hannah Waddingham As Rebecca Welton
Hannah Waddingham reprises her role as Rebecca Welton, the AFC Richmond owner. She offers coach Lasso a cocktail early on in the season 2 trailer and later states that she's dating someone named John. Waddingham portrays Sofia Marchetti in the Game of Thrones.
Juno Temple As Keeley Jones
Juno Temple returns as Keeley Jones, an AFC Richmond employee. She appears in multiple scenes, most notably with her boyfriend, Roy Kent. Temple portrayed Jen in The Dark Knight Rises.
Brendan Hunt As Coach Beard
Brendan Hunt reprises his role as Coach Beard, Ted's assistant. He appears in multiple shots and makes a New York Jets joke. Hunt portrayed Frank in Bless This Mess.
Nick Mohammed As Nathan Shelley
Nick Mohammed returns as Nathan Shelley, the team's kit man who promoted to assistant coach in season 1. He appears midway through the season 2 trailer and states that AFC Richmond is a little unlucky. Mohammed portrayed Tim Grimes in the The Martian.
Jeremy Swift As Leslie Higgins
Jeremy Swift reprises his role as Leslie Higgins, the AFC Richmond director of operations. He appears in a couple of scenes and suggests hiring a sports psychologist. Swift portrayed Spratt in Downton Abbey.
Brett Goldstein As Roy Kent
Brett Goldstein returns as Roy Kent, a veteran AFC Richmond player who dates Keeley and considers retiring. He's seen smiling at his girlfriend on a bench in the Ted Lasso season 2 trailer, and later appears in a car scene. Goldstein portrayed Brendan in Adult Life Skills.
Toheeb Jimoh As Sam Obisanya
Toheeb Jimoh reprises his role as Sam Obisanya, an AFC Richmond player from Nigeria. He appears in multiple scenes and speaks briefly during a press conference. Jimoh starred as Anthony Walker in the 2020 movie Anthony.
Cristo Fernández As Dani Rojas
Cristo Fernández returns as Dani Rojas, an AFC Richmond player from Mexico. He shows up in several match sequences. Fernández appeared in the 2021 movies When You Are Gone and Blade of the Assassin.
James Lance As Trent Crimm
James Lance reprises his role as Trent Crimm, a journalist for The Independent. In the Ted Lasso season 2 trailer, he grins when Sudeikis' character makes a press conference joke. Lance portrayed Conor Simpson in Black Mirror season 2.
Stephen Manas as Richard Montlaur
Stephen Manas returns as Richard Montlaur, an AFC Richmond player from . He gives a confused look to Sam in the Ted Lasso season 2 trailer. Montlaur portrayed Thierry in A Friendly Tale.
Kola Bokinni As Isaac
Kola Bokinni reprises his role as Isaac, the AFC Richmond vice-captain. He appears briefly in the Ted Lasso season 2 trailer during a celebratory moment. Bokinni portrayed Lennard in the Netflix show Black Mirror.
Annette Badland As Mae
Annette Badland returns as Mae, a local pub owner. She reacts negatively to an AFC Richmond moment in the Ted Lasso season 2 trailer. Badland portrays Fleur Perkins in Midsomer Murders and appeared in EastEnders.
Ted Lasso season 2 is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV+ on July 23, 2021.