‘Ted Lasso’ Stars Prepare To Say Goodbye As Apple Series Shoots Final Episodes of Third & Likely Final Season

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The cast of Apple TV+‘s is filming Season 3, which is believed to be the final installment of the multiple Emmy Award-winning series, and they’re not ready to say goodbye.“We are halfway through shooting Season 3 and I would like to pause things because I’m not ready to say goodbye to her in three episodes,” Hannah Waddingham told Deadline on Monday night at the Ted Lasso FYC event in Los Angeles.She added, “Brett and I were talking about [saying goodbye] earlier and we’re both a little bit in denial but have been expecting it since the word go at the same time.

It’s like a long, slow mourning. I love her, man. She’s the girl—my girl— that I’m walking along next to and serving. I know that sounds dramatic but that’s how I feel.

I feel her rippling through my bloodstream and I’m not ready to not walk with her anymore.”Waddingham revealed she didn’t think executive producer and star Jason Sudeikis, who plays the titular soccer coach, would really end the comedy after three successful seasons—and neither did fans.“I thought Jason would be pushed and pushed [to keep going],” she said. “I have an immense sadness because she’s brought quite a lot to my life.

Jason has as well—an immeasurable amount. He has changed my life. He’s changed how I view people.”Waddingham, who earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2021, was very tip-lipped about what’s ahead for Rebecca but teased a shift is coming.“When we see Rebecca again, she’s a boss ass b**ch,” Waddingham said proudly. “She’s 100 percent boss ass b**ch and then some.