The Richmond FC family is heading to Kansas City for what appears to be the highly anticipated fourth season of Ted Lasso. New behind-the-scenes photos have surfaced showing key cast members filming in Kansas City, confirming rumors about the show’s continuation.
Jason Sudeikis returns as the title character alongside several familiar faces from the Richmond squad. The photos show the cast in what appears to be a Kansas City Chiefs stadium setting, bringing Ted’s story full circle to his American football roots.
Who’s Back
The returning cast includes most of the core Richmond team. Hannah Waddingham reprises her role as Rebecca Welton, while Brett Goldstein is back as Roy Kent. Jeremy Swift returns as Higgins, and Juno Temple continues her role as Keeley Jones.
Nick Mohammed is also confirmed to return as Nathan Shelley. His character’s arc took him away from Richmond in previous seasons, but these new photos suggest he’s part of the Kansas City storyline.
The coaching staff appears largely intact. Brendan Hunt returns as Coach Beard, maintaining his partnership with Ted.
Notable Absences
Several key players from the Richmond roster don’t appear in the Kansas City filming photos. The absence of certain cast members has sparked speculation about their involvement in the new season.
Some supporting characters who were integral to Richmond’s locker room dynamic also aren’t visible in the current filming images.
Kansas City Connection
The choice to film in Kansas City makes narrative sense for Ted’s character. His background in American football and ties to the Midwest have been central to his identity throughout the series.
The Kansas City Chiefs stadium provides an authentic backdrop that connects to Ted’s coaching origins. It’s a homecoming that fans have anticipated since the show began exploring his backstory.
Season 4 Implications
This marks the first confirmed season since the show’s supposed conclusion. Previous seasons wrapped up many character arcs, making this continuation somewhat unexpected for viewers who thought the story had ended.
The Richmond family traveling to Kansas City suggests the new season explores different territory. Rather than focusing solely on English football, the show appears ready to bridge Ted’s two worlds.
Production details remain limited, but the Kansas City filming indicates a significant portion of the season takes place in the United States. This represents a major shift from the London-based previous seasons.