'Ted Lasso' recasts Henry: Auditions underway for Jason Sudeikis's son
What's the story
As Apple TV+ prepares for the fourth season of its hit series Ted Lasso, a major change is in the air. The production is currently seeking a young actor to play the lead character, Ted Lasso's (Jason Sudeikis) son, Henry.
Gus Turner, who played Henry in the first three seasons, was mostly seen via video calls with his father, who was coaching soccer in London while Henry remained in Kansas.
Casting change
Why did the makers need a new actor?
Season 3 ended with Lasso returning to Kansas and reportedly, Season 4 Episode 1 will pick things off in Kansas with Henry showing off his soccer skills.
Till now, Henry has had only brief appearances and according to Deadline, the search for a new actor to play the 12-year-old might have been due to the enhanced soccer skills required for the role.
Interestingly, Turner has also been called in to audition for the role.
Cast update
Season 4's confirmed and potential cast members
So far, Sudeikis is the only officially confirmed cast member for Season 4, as he will reprise his role as Lasso.
Other cast members such as Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift are yet to be confirmed for the new season.
Juno Temple, who plays Keeley, is currently in negotiations.
Production team
New season's production team and filming details
Jack Burditt has joined the production team for Season 4 as an executive producer under his overall deal with Apple TV+.
Sudeikis will also serve as an executive producer along with Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.
Plot details
Season 4 storyline and Henry's future
Though the storyline for the new season is largely under wraps, Lasso will be coaching AFC Richmond's women's team—a venture started by Keeley and Rebecca in the Season 3 finale.
It is still unclear whether Henry will remain in Kansas or move to the UK to live with his father, possibly expanding his role from the first three seasons.