Naman Ramachandran British Asian actor and writer Ambreen Razia has secured a development deal with Expectation Entertainment (BAFTA-winning series “Alma’s Not Normal”) to write an original comedy drama series about addiction and postpartum depression between a South Asian mother and daughter. The series, which has the working title “Wasted,” will follow the story of a junior doctor and the ancestral legacy which looms over today’s generation of Muslim immigrants. As an actor Razia most recently played Shandy Fine in hit Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso.” Razia’s previous writing credits include “Hounslow Diaries” for BBC Three, which was adapted from the stage play “Diary of a Hounslow Girl,” a project that looked at the lives of modern Muslim girls in London. Recent stage plays include “POT” and “Favour.” She has also been part of the writers’ room for Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning series “We Are Lady Parts,” directed by Nida Manzoor, and Disney+ show “Extraordinary.”
‘Ted Lasso’ Executive Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe Joins ‘Crypto Queen’ Producer DARE Pictures as Head of Scripted Development (EXCLUSIVE)
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Naman Ramachandran Writer, producer and script editor Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe has joined U.K. independent production company DARE Pictures in the newly created position of head of scripted development. Johnson-Bekoe was previously senior development executive at Daniel Kaluuya’s production outfit 59%, overseeing the company’s slate and generating new IP across international and regional markets. Prior to this she worked in scripted development and her credits include “Ted Lasso” season 2 (WarnerBros/Apple+), “Riches” (Greenacre Films for ITV), “Secret Invasion” (Marvel Studios) and “The Chemistry of Death” (Cuba Pictures Ltd, for Paramount+). Reporting into DARE CEO Derren Lawford, Johnson-Bekoe will focus on developing the company’s scripted slate, as well bringing with her an original slate of IP and working on new drama and film projects with a view to taking them from pitch to commission with a particular emphasis on the U.S. and African markets. She will identify and develop relationships with emerging and established storytelling talent.
Johnson-Bekoe also co-founded two collectives – Black Women in Scripted, a mix of writers, producers, executives, as well as new industry talent, and The Colab, a diverse network for industry professionals. DARE, which stands for diversity, allyship, representation and empowerment and aims to reflect those values on and off screen, was founded by Lawford (“Mandela, My Dad and Me,” “Cut From a Different Cloth,” both co-produced with Idris Elba, “Fiennes: Return to the Nile” for Nat Geo, and BAFTA-winning short film “The Black Cop”). Commissions since launching include “Crypto Queen,” (co-production with Tondowski Films), an unscripted series with Channel 4, Sky Germany and
Jason Sudeikis Reveals He Keeps His DMs Open and Reads Everybody’s ‘Ted Lasso’ Messages: ‘Incredibly Moving’
Believe him! Jason Sudeikis doesn’t shy away from social media interaction with fans — and reads “everybody’s messages” about his hit show Ted Lasso.
Jason Sudeikis Answers Question From 'Ted Lasso's Trent Crimm During White House Press Briefing
cast paid a visit to the White House on Monday afternoon, where they discussed the importance of mental health with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.Jason Sudeikis, also a series co-creator/executive producer, was joined by Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Toheeb Jimoh for the special trip to Washington, D.C. as they took part in the press briefing with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre prior to their meeting with the Bidens.«On behalf of myself, everyone here with me today and the numerous other folks that it takes to make our show, it is sincerely an honor to visit the White House and the opportunity to speak to the president and the first lady about the importance of mental health,» Sudeikis said at the podium.
Jason Sudeikis and 'Ted Lasso' Cast Visit the White House to Address Mental Health: Watch
cast paid a visit to the White House on Monday afternoon, where they discussed the importance of mental health with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.Jason Sudeikis, also a series co-creator/executive producer, was joined by Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Toheeb Jimoh for the special trip to Washington, D.C. as they took part in the press briefing with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre prior to their meeting with the Bidens.«On behalf of myself, everyone here with me today and the numerous other folks that it takes to make our show, it is sincerely an honor to visit the White House and the opportunity to speak to the president and the first lady about the importance of mental health,» Sudeikis said at the podium.
Jason Sudeikis Reveals What The Final Day of Filming 'Ted Lasso' Was Like
Jason Sudeikis is already reminscing about the final days of Ted Lasso.
‘Ted Lasso’ Cast Heads to White House to Discuss Mental Health With President Joe Biden
pic.twitter.com/XPNAfqnzEjMore information will be available on the visit will be available on Monday.“Ted Lasso,” which debuted its third season Wednesday on Apple TV+, has been lauded for its optimistic approach to kindness and determination, with the show’s signature slogan, “believe,” inspiring viewers across the country.Amid the release of the series’ third season, there has been speculation whether the show might be coming to an end, though spinoffs are not off the table. For Brett Goldstein, who writes for the series as well as plays soccer legend-turned assistant coach Roy Kent, the prospect of the third season being its final one would make him feel “very, very sad on a lot of levels.”“I really, really love the show, really care about these characters and I love the people,” Goldstein told TheWrap ahead of the Season 3 debut.
Will There Be a Ted Lasso Season 4? Here’s if the Show Could Continue Without Jason Sudeikis After He Confirmed It’s the ‘End’ of His Story
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Breaking Baz: ‘Ted Lasso’ Star To Score With Rhyming Couplets In Hot London Production Of ‘Romeo And Juliet’ With ‘Red Rose’ Lead Isis Hainsworth
EXCLUSIVE: Toheeb Jimoh, who plays AFC Richmond’s goal-scoring Sam Obisanya onTed Lasso. will tackle rhyming couplets when he and Red Rose actress Isis Hainsworth play William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers in what’s expected to be a sizzler of a Romeo and Juliet production in London this summer.
‘Ted Lasso’s Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham & Nick Mohammed Break Down Season 3 Premiere, Tease What’s Ahead
SPOILER ALERT: The story below reveals major plot points from the Season 3 premiere of Apple’s Ted Lasso.
Jason Sudeikis’ Net Worth Is Thanks To Setting ‘Tiny Goals’—What He Earned On ‘Ted Lasso’ As Creator Star
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Who Is Jason Sudeikis Dating Now? He Was Spotted Kissing A ‘Ted Lasso’ Co-Star After Splitting From Olivia Wilde
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‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Casts ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Hannah Waddingham
Jordan Moreau The worlds of “Mission: Impossible” and “Ted Lasso” have unexpectedly collided. Next summer’s “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two” has cast Hannah Waddingham, who plays Rebecca Welton on Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso.” Christopher McQuarrie, the writer of the two upcoming “Dead Reckoning” films, revealed the casting on his Instagram account on Friday. He captioned the photo of Waddingham with a cryptic tease, writing “#GodSpeed #DeadReckoning.”A post shared by Christopher McQuarrie (@christophermcquarrie) Franchise star Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in this summer’s seventh, and penultimate, installment of his long-standing, action-packed franchise. Variety previously reported that he was filming the eighth movie aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Adriatic Sea, which is where the photo of Waddingham appears to be taken.
‘Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham Joins ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2’
With Season 3 of Ted Lasso just weeks away, Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham has found her next feature project as she is set to join the cast of Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2. Writer-director Chris McQuarrie confirmed her casting on social media as the film is in production.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season Three Review: Apple TV+’s Hit Comedy Returns For A Final Push for Victory
Rumors abound that the third season of Apple TV+’s massive comedy hit “Ted Lasso” will be the last. Given the show won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series in its first two outings, the creators of this game-changing hit could go a perfect 3-for-3, getting out before the show dips in quality or popularity.
'Ted Lasso' Cast Reacts to Rumors Season 3 Will Be Its Last (Exclusive)
is reacting to the possibility of the series coming to an end. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to the group at the season 3 premiere on Tuesday — the day after star Jason Sudeikis told ET that the upcoming episodes were written to be the show's last — and they promised that, should it come to an end, fans will be satisfied.«It definitely has that feel,» Keeley Hazell, who stars as Bex, said of the show potentially ending.
'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis opens up about co-parenting with ex Olivia Wilde amid nanny-gate drama
Jason Sudeikis revealed how he and ex Olivia Wilde are co-parenting amid the legal drama with their former nanny. The "Saturday Night Live" alum candidly discussed how he and Wilde aim to set a good example for their two kids.
Ted Lasso fans can now stay overnight at iconic Richmond pub
Ted Lasso fans will be able to have an overnight stay at the show’s famous pub, The Crown & Anchor.With season three of Apple‘s hit show about to release, the show’s makers have teamed up with Air BNB to allow fans the chance to live and breathe a tiny bit of AFC Richmond. Across three nights, the show’s iconic pub will open its doors to guests decked out in its finest fictional football regalia.And, if that wasn’t enough, the pub’s on-screen landlady Mae (Anette Badland) will even be around to shout at them and pull some pints.
'Ted Lasso' Pub Can be Rented for $13 a Night Ahead of Season 3
fans, rejoice! Airbnb has created an amazingly immersive opportunity, presenting the opportunity to spend a night at the show's famous Crown & Anchor Pub.For the low price of $13 per night, three lucky individuals could each snag a one-night stay at the famous pub, which serves as Ted Lasso's (Jason Sudeikis) watering hole of choice on the Apple TV+ series.To promote the upcoming third season, the lucky winners will also get a chance to be served drinks by Annette Badland, who plays the pub's beloved tough-as-nails barkeep on the show.Each winner — as well as up to four guests per winner — will be able to spend a night at the pub on Oct. 23, 24 and 25. Making this the ultimate prize for any diehard Richmond AFC fan.The bookings open on Tuesday, Mar.
Breaking Baz: ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Hannah Waddingham Becomes Hostess With The Mostess For The Olivier Awards; Why Her Bruises From ‘The Fall Guy’ Filming Are “Badge Of Honor”
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham lifted up her arms and proudly showed off the bruises she received, not on the soccer field at AFC Richmond, but doing “kick-ass” stunts on David Leitch’s action movie The Fall Guy.
Pub Featured in 'Ted Lasso' Listed on Airbnb for $13 Per Night Ahead of Season 3
fans, rejoice! Airbnb has created an amazingly immersive opportunity, presenting the opportunity to spend a night at the show's famous Crown & Anchor Pub.For the low price of $13 per night, three lucky individuals could each snag a one-night stay at the famous pub, which serves as Ted Lasso's (Jason Sudeikis) watering hole of choice on the Apple TV+ series.To promote the upcoming third season, the lucky winners will also get a chance to be served drinks by Annette Badland, who plays the pub's beloved tough-as-nails barkeep on the show.Each winner — as well as up to four guests per winner — will be able to spend a night at the pub on Oct. 23, 24 and 25. Making this the ultimate prize for any diehard Richmond AFC fan.The bookings open on Tuesday, Mar.