Jason Sudeikis on Becoming Ted Lasso: "I didn't want to snark out anymore"
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Jason Sudeikis is the co-creator and star of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. He tells Guy about the origins of the football/soccer coach character, why the show has connected so deeply with audiences, and Ted's impact on Jason's own self-image. He also reflects on his Midwest roots, why his basketball coaches always knew he'd be a performer, years spent in Amsterdam and Las Vegas honing his craft, and how he transitioned from comedy writer to featured player on Saturday Night Live.
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Jason's upbringing and his famous relative
07:09 - Starting theater and improv
12:30 - Supportive parents?
14:43 - Improv in Chicago
17:10 - Boom Chicago
21:13 - Mid 20s: Second City Las Vegas
25:35 - Saturday Night Live
37:14 - Ted Lass, the commercial
43:40 - Ted Lasso, the show
46:04 - Was Ted Lasso related to your personal life?
50:07 - Ted Lasso as a "vehicle to do something earnest"
54:36 - Writing jokes
59:32 - Ted Lasso as therapy
1:01:04 - Do you feel like you have to represent Ted Lasso in real life?
1:05:47 - Will Ted Lasso end with season 3?
1:08:42 - What's next?
📖 About Jason Sudeikis:
Jason Sudeikis is respected as one of the most successful comedic actors and writers of today. His talents have been recognized with honors from some of the most esteemed organizations in entertainment, including:
🏆 2-time Emmy Award Winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
🏆 2-time Golden Globe Winner
🏆 3-time Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award recipient
🏆 2-time Writers Guild of America Award winner
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Fantastic interview all around. I disagree with Jason… Ted Lasso is a seminal piece of work. History will prove this. We are in dark times and have been for awhile. There aren’t a lot of role models for being kind and caring. This show masterfully depicts emotional intelligence, honesty, healthy friendships, respect and compassion. And just as skillfully , it shows us how to resolve conflict , forgive, accept responsibility and have integrity. I don’t like it when films and tv shows manipulate our emotions and basically train us not to trust each other with our vulnerabilities. When I first started watching this show, I was immediately drawn in but kept expecting the rug to be pulled out… But it didn’t happen! It’s been the soothing balm we’ve needed these last years and I hope it gets all the awards and recognition possible. Seriously, can we nominate it for a Pulitzer?
Thank you Jason and everyone whose hands touched this beautiful show.
My exact thought
What a rich comment - truth.
I truly love your response! So well written, intelligent and on point. Ted Lasso is indeed a seminal piece and worthy of the greatest recognition.
Amen! ❤
So well said…I’m bummed it has ended.
I don’t need there to be a season 4, but I feel so strongly that I could re-watch this series multiple
times like a gift I get to continually unwrap and be blessed by the goodness therein.
I have watched it 5x and about to start it again 😊
Rewatched it twice now. Roy, Keely, Sam and Ted are easily my favourite characters in all seasons.
I’m watching series one for the third time. And am due to watch it for a fourth as I want a friend to watch it!
I hear you. It wrapped up just when it should have. We could selfishly miss them and want them back, but they'd only go away again!
I watched it 3 times in 3 weeks. I can’t stop watching. So satisfying, so rich, so needed. And I never was a binge watcher.
Ted Lasso and After Life are the best modern day TV shows bar none.Jason is brilliant and Hannah Waddingham is simply gorgeous.
Ted Lasso is my all time favorite show ever because it's so original, like a rare gem! There is no show that's literally every emotion in one show. The entire cast is just perfect together. Brilliant writing and acting, I just can't express how perfect this show is and I think it's why I am heartbroken that it's over because we become so invested in each character like family
Deeply satisfying. Guy impressively prepared. And Jason met him with vulnerable authenticity. Increased my appreciation for why the show’s so awesome. Thank you!
Agree- he’s right wait a few years before advancing the story.
@@catherinescott4682😅😅
Never mind how they managed to write all those jokes, I can't imagine how hard it was to deliver those lines without constantly just falling out. The delivery was immaculate. Incredible acting all around; the slightest glance or facial expression carries so much meaning.
There are very few TV shows or movies is want to own copies of - most things are rented and gone, never to be bothered with. Ted Lasso is one that I would love to own - if only Apple would allow that! It is truly a masterclass in moving, life-altering entertainment.
I always thought Jason was a lot like Ted and it feels accurate after watching this interview. Jason is affable, honest, sincere and smart. His kids are so lucky to have him for their father!
Thank you Jason Sudeikis for Ted Lasso...you represent the best in America. Appreciate the kindness and forgiveness that is Ted Lasso. Now in my 4th viewing...seeing more and more each time. Thank you Guy Raz for this interview.
Fantastic interview. I am in my 60’s and picked up a love for soccer after my first two visits to the UK. My wife and I just got into Ted Lasso as my eyesight was poor with cataracts which has now been fixed. IMHO Ted Lasso is the smartest, funniest and best show in the history of TV.
We just binged Ted Lasso. What a gift to my soul, and this cast is absolutely incredible. The honesty each bring to their portrayals, exceptional craft all the way around.
Why we didn’t love this hidden gem before. Following celebrities is not the right way to go but people like Jason are maybe the ones who deserve to look up to
It was super to witness men becoming better men, as one of the arc’s ! It IS…a seminal impacting body of work!
Thank you for this interview! After finishing season three I feel a bit like I’m in mourning… not only for the storyline and the characters that have become like family, but for the loss of the dose of positivity each episode brought to all of our lives. If it can’t be Ted Lasso, I hope that whatever comes next will be provide a similar dose of positivity because we desperately need that in the world right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I feel exactly the same way!
Jason mentioned 2 iconic shows CHEERS & THE OFFICE(UK) a wonderful direct question: “Has it dawned on you that you, Jason F-ing Sudeikis, have created an iconic show for the ages?!”
I agree!
Jason Sudekis you are a gift to the industry. And remembering us that humor is possible without creating division. Thanks.
He didn't stick out to me in the few things I saw him in, until Ted Lasso. Perfectly cast! Actually, the whole show is perfectly cast!
If you rewatch some of his earlier SNL bit, you would see how incredibly talented he is. Like a subdued Dan Ackroyd who I think is the most underrated member on SNL.
@@H1deltaI love his devil particularly 😊
I love Jason’s laugh. It’s so contagious. 😂
After years of nasty TV... TV in which we glorified backstabbers, the rude, the self-centered, the selfish.. After the first episode I wasn't sure what I thought. Then with the second episode I knew it was what I needed, what WE needed. The show is just NICE and sweet and hopeful. Thank You Mr. Sudeikis.
Outstanding interview! I continue to be impressed with Jason, not just as an actor/comedian, but as a person.
This is an amazing series. Now a classic! It is almost unheard of for a series to have every season be exceptional, Ted Lasso makes the mark!
Ted Lasso and the series is one of a kind. Something to enjoy now and for years on and on.
Jason is so much like my late father, believing in the best of humanity, acknowledging that sarcasm only hurts and that we need more love and good natured laughter than hurting each other with words… Love this interview!
Jason is so sweet. Great interview.
SNL kicked butt BEST when Jason Sudeikis was a featured player. And just prior, when he was writing. He and Kristin Weig were epic. every time. And I just cannot get over how much I love Ted Lasso and completely forget that Lasso is being played (and written) by the same dude who made me stay up late on Saturday nights.
Fantastic interview, great work. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Jason for sharing his vulnerability and experiences.
thank you! - TGC producer
So that’s what you look like, Guy. I’ve listened to you on radio for so long! Your face is as happy as your voice. You and Jason make a great interview pairing.
well prepared interview and Jason seems so humble. Nice guy.
Thoughtful Interview. Not rushed.. Refreshing , Thank you.
So very sweet. Both of you.
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It is amazing how many people while seeing the value of Ted Lasso didn’t see its true potential.❤
Someone needs to make a documentary on what a week looks like leading up to a SNL show. All the background stuff because I get the sense it's bananas.
Watch the series Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, it’s almost the same thing
Great interview questions. I adore this show, the characters, the themes. It is my new all-time favourite, (replacing West Wing off that spot for me). I really appreciated JS’s openness and thoughtfulness about the shows origins. We need more writers like him in the world. I’m grieving the end of this story.
Ah! A kindred soul. West Wing had always been my favorite, too. I guess they're both shows that make you imagine how much better life could be with real-life characters that really care about being their best for others.
With discussions like this - why is it you don’t have over a million subscribers?!?!
Love this guy. As a Forensics coach who had some really tall basketball player debaters on my team, it is so lovely to hear from a grown up person who was deeply impacted by that experience speak to it so personally.
I'm already a fan of How I Built This and just stumbled across The Great Creators. Fantastic work! Watching season 2 of Ted Lasso right before I checked into a mental health clinic for a month helped me get through a tough time and having the reminder of what a father's suicide can do to the children was one of the factors that kept me going. Thank you Guy for a well thought out interview and thank you Jason for creating something that was just more than entertainment. It truly is a creation that has saved lives and given many of us something to strive toward.
Absolutely one of the best interviewers I’ve ever seen. Prepared, patient, smart. And I’m such a big fan of Jason Sudeikis. Thanks for this video. Liked. Subscribed. ❤
This!
Every TV show or movie or iconic character is usually a fantasy of, what if I was the smartest person in the room? Or what if I was the person who always had the perfect put down? And Ted Lasso’s premise is, what if I were always aware of how my actions affected people? And even better, what if that started rubbing off on everyone around me? It’s an amazing premise.
Jason's comment about Chicago was spot-on. It's blue collar in culture, cheaper to live, and the weather keeps the riff raff out. I've lived here 30 years, and the weather is what pushes people out.
I have only been to Chicago once for a Thanksgiving weekend, but I do consume a lot of Chicago content. The blue collar culture is the first thing that came to mind when Guy asked the question
If more interviewers asked more thoughtful questions, I would watch and listen to more long form interviews.
This was a great conversation to watch.
Love it that the show may end while it still has it's magic instead of beat it to death for money.
I'm so happy this showed up in my YT feed! I LOVED Ted Lasso, and was sad to see all those friends go. Loved Jason in this role, and good to hear all about his life and the show. His story is the perfect example of knowing what you want to do, and going for it ---- leaving college as a sports player, to pursue comedy ---- not that others haven't done it, but his drive and dream were so strong and focused!!...."The journey, not the destination." Many kudos to him!
what an amazing human.
.. and that voice! looooove that voice!
Love, love, love the Ted Lasso show - it's a real "feel good" show at a time when we really need one of those.
Absolutely beautiful interview. Such great, insightful questions (and answers!) ❤
Only found the show recently and I’m already on my second time through, midway through S3. Awesome show. This is going to be that show you put on when you need to really feel better about anything or just need forget to sweat the small stuff. Embrace the goldfish and on those rare occasions bring out that Prince prick of prickable pricks!…lol
This show is better than Citizen Kane and Casablanca, movies I watched twice in case I was missing something about why people think they’re so great. Meanwhile, I’ve watched this show multiple times, every episode, and I learn something new each time.
What a terrific interview. Prepared, insightful, thoughtful - and LETTING THE GUEST SpEAK!!! I will be listening to more of your work. Thank you!
Ted is mary poppins. Hes come and done his job & gone. I dont want season 4. Its perfectly complete.
There is a wealth of Ted Lasso cast and production crew interviews out there (yay!), but when CZcams put this one in my queue, and when I saw Guy Raz’s name, I had to listen. I knew it would be rich and that I would learn more about Jason and his Ted project that other hosts haven’t yet had the skill to elicit. Well done, Guy! I’ve now subscribed so I can hear more of your consistently worthwhile work.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've been a ComedySportz player since 2000 and, like Jason, in my early practice sessions and classes, I would make great time sacrifices to do it. It's so much fun and has led to me and my wife studying even harder, working very hard on the craft and traveling around the USA and western Europe doing improv. We have bonded with amazing, talented performers. I'll always treasure ComedySportz for bringing me into that world.
To me that is such bravery--I just freeze! I love being an audience member for it, tho, & am thrilled & grateful for people like you & your wife going to such lengths to be hone your skills/become performers & share your love of it➡you absolutely enrich lives❣Thank you🥰
@@BellyLaugher Kind words. Thank you!
Loved this interview. Jason was a genius of collaboration on Ted Lasso.
Really authentic interaction and in-depth responses. Worth sitting down and listening to all the way through.
Wow, one of the best interviews, interviewer of all! Yes to so well prepared, Study of his speaker, and the grace of allowing Jason to really share, get to the depth of the answers needed to have us ‘listeners’ fulfilled.
Great sharing Jason! We love so much of the joy you possess and the Light you said, like saying: I’m going to keep this in THE Light, and bring the better side of humanity to people! We treasure this body of work, all that you have lived and integrate into the writing. And the accolades are reflective of all this gift! Thank you both for this time shared!
Jason’s hoodie is promoting his sister’s fitness studio in SoHo (Forward Space). Iterations of it show up in a ton of his interviews. That’s who we’re dealing with, folks. Just when I wondered if I could appreciate this guy more. And speaking of Guy, what a meaningful and illuminating set of questions. Thanks for a great interview! I can’t wait to see what’s next for JS. And I just subscribed to this awesome channel. ❤
On my 3rd time watching all 3 seasons. Just so damn good. Favorite episodes? The Christmas Special and The Funeral episode when Rebecca's Dad died.
Great interview...thank you
My favorite interview that I've seen that Jason has done! Great interview!
Fantastic interview! I'm so grateful that you made this happen! 🙏
The questions were incredible and Jason is just simply wonderful!
The best TV series, characters and actors/actresses EVER! ❤
Fantastic interview - thank you
Such a good and thoughtful interview.
Great interview! So genuine.
Brilliant interview!
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for this!
Love Ted Lasso. First watched it in Bali, Indonesia, while on holiday. Will watch Season 3, as soon as all the episodes are out. Really love the fact that it was filmed in England but is popular world wide Won awards. Totally great.
A fantastic interview 😊 such an interesting guy. I love Ted Lasso.
Thank you for this. The interview covered so much great ground.
I love this man! Thank you so much. This was a wonderful interview.
Weirdly, I (who couldn't explain the off side rule to you, not because i don't know it but because i just don't care) have just introduced Ted Lasso to my dad (who makes my eyes glaze over as he tells me about his fantasy football team transfers) and his partner. They are LOVING it. It's such a joy to introduce this gem to people and just KNOW it will be a hit, whoever they are, whatever they like.
A master class in humane conversation. AND, in parenthood; while Jason’s parents did not construct the remarkable man he is, they nurtured a home & family world that fed his mind & spirit and allowed him to flourish. We are all in their debt
Very thoughtful questions. I really enjoyed this interview.
A really marvellous interview. Loved the insights and the thoughtfulness you brought out of Jason and it’s obvious that he enjoyed diving deeper into the ethos of the show, the character and the process. Great job!
This was a glorious interview! ❤ 🥰
Such a lovely chat!
Such a wonderful interview. Loved every minute of it. Thanks so much for sharing and for Jason being so generous with his time and thoughtful answers. Can't wait to see what he dreams up next.
All thumbs up. Great interview. I so hope there will be at least one more round, the show is just too good to disappear while they are so damn good, so fresh, in times like this. I don't watch TV normally, in fact I don't even own a TV, but this I now watch at a friends. And it actually makes me feel good, even the sad scenes. We're through episode 6 of season 3 and already we're getting nostalgic, we don't want this to season to end. It's so well written, so well played, there is so much joy! I really hope it does for the actors and writers what it does for us average people. And btw, it is not only funny to US and British people, we are all over the world, enjoying this series in other languages, too. ;)
Great interview! Great questions! Great to watch intelligent, informative conversation. Solid stimulation! Thank you!
Strong work! So enjoyed this! I shared it with many.
Great interview- thanks for this.
Great interview
Ted Lasso could go on forever, because life goes on forever. There are always new issues the deal with and overcome. Then all the secondary characters could now have shows demonstrating the changes Ted Lasso has instilled in them and how they interact with the world.
Loved this. Thank you 🙏 I am a positive-style coach and I actually felt like Ted was a send up of how I was as a coach and yet, you really couldn’t make fun of Ted - and he wasn’t perfect. Deeply grateful for the show and to hear from Jason Sudekis. Thank you again ❤
You do a fantastic job interviewing people !
Amazing interview.
Guy Raz from NPR? Brilliant! Subscribed!
Great interview.
Awesome interview ✌️
Suuuuper helpful❤
Very revealing and gave enough time to reveal the truth about (lack of) Season 4.
"do I belong here?" - I think that is something we all ask as we see ourselves doing something that we think there is someone else more capable than us ... but I've found that been there is an opportunity and we need to thrive, it's God's grace and it's part of the journey that will take us to the next level
oh gosh Jason is so cute inside and out, isn't he.
Great insight to the creative process
Love Jason ❤❤❤
Terrific interview. I’d love to know if Jason meditates, or does a specific spiritual practice, to achieve that ability to step aside from momentary reactions to focus on love, forgiveness, and kindness. He’s open about having alopecia, etc., due to stress. And he’s clearly positive about therapy, if the show is any indication. Mushrooms? Would love to hear more than a sound byte from him about it.
‘I’m the ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall.’ - Norm
Cool, to have the visual way as well! Maybe sometime in the future video podcasts could also help improve the experience with How I build this. At least organic reach and growth will be much bigger on CZcams than all the other Podcast platforms.
Keep it up :)
Omg just realized that when he calls Rainn Wilson “Norm from Cheers” in The Rocker it’s his uncle!! 😂
Is he a nepo-nephew then?!? 😂😂 I love him. Wonderful person.
Ted Lasso seria it's really special I for me it's ending, teleo more episodes to wach but I will be waiting more because and don't won't it to ent this amazing trip bear regards❤❤❤ to all of you, Jason thanks ❤❤❤for nice moments in thi crazy 🌎. Oh why it's ending😂😂😂
I’d love to see Jason spif on the Artemis 2 mission around the moon! ❤️