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Hannah Waddingham says she won’t let anyone define her and champions being a multihyphenate—acting, presenting, singing, and producing—as she returns as Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso Season 4.
Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso returns for Season 4 with a Brooklyn premiere featuring Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and the rest of the cast. The show’s fourth season follows Ted back in Richmond, coaching a second-division women’s team, and arrives with weekly episodes starting August 5 after the New York premiere held August 4 at BAM Harvey Theater. Executive producers include Jack Burditt, with the team led by Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and others. The Brooklyn event mirrors a high-profile LA premiere, and the article rounds up the red-carpet looks and confirms the season’s run through October 7, 2026.
The Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere in New York on August 4 drew the show's stars, including Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple, to a star-studded red carpet and a 33-photo gallery of attendees.
Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple return for Ted Lasso season 4, which shifts focus to a female-led team—the Lady Greyhounds—while the cast expands with new actors; the stars reflect on reuniting after years apart, mentoring a fresh ensemble, and keeping the beloved comedy grounded as the show forges a fresh chapter.
Prime Video's Ride or Die pairs Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham as best friends on the run, delivering sharp chemistry but uneven pacing and bloated side plots that keep the eight-episode series from fully delivering its action-drama promise.
Eight-episode Amazon Original Ride or Die, starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer, is now streaming on Prime Video. The action-comedy follows Jud uth Burton and Debbie Claybourne on a Europe-spanning road trip as they evade law enforcement and dangerous criminals after Judith’s assassin work goes wrong. You can watch the entire series with a 30-day Prime Video free trial; after that, Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.
Amazon’s Ride or Die pairs Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer in a fast, funny buddy-action ride across Europe, anchored by their magnetic chemistry; the premiere delivers stylish, high-octane action and sharp banter, plus a surprisingly warm center, though the plot remains a bit small-scale and a few twists feel a touch creaky as the season unfolds.
Variety’s Power of Women London honored five leading women—Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin and Hannah Waddingham—with a surprise appearance by Dame Joan Collins; Clarke spoke about her brain hemorrhages and recovery, Corrin noted being the first non-binary Icon of the Year recipient, and the event underscored female empowerment, community, and advocacy in the industry.
In a candid Variety interview, Hannah Waddingham credits critics with propelling her to the next act after an early-panned show, dismisses rumors she auditioned for Wicked’s Madame Morrible, and discusses her return as Rebecca in Ted Lasso Season 4. She also leads the action-comedy Ride or Die with Octavia Spencer (she did most of her own stunts) and reflects on the show’s collaborative rewrites, her flexible project choices, and her stance against AI altering performances. Off screen, she highlights balancing work with single-parent life and her charity work with Make-a-Wish U.K., including ongoing support for families in need.
Hannah Waddingham revealed she keeps a mental list of casting directors and others who insulted her in the past, and she now turns down work from those who disrespected her. Despite past slights, her career is thriving with roles in "Ted Lasso," "The Fall Guy," and the upcoming "Mission Impossible" movie.
Hannah Waddingham, star of Ted Lasso, keeps a mental list of people who tried to hinder her career, including casting directors and school bullies. She enjoys telling them to look elsewhere now that she has found success. Waddingham, who recently appeared in The Fall Guy and will be in Mission: Impossible 8, has shared her struggles in transitioning from musical theatre to screen roles and used her Emmy acceptance speech to advocate for theatre performers.
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham shut down a photographer at the Olivier Awards who asked her to show more leg, firmly telling him not to be disrespectful and threatening to leave. Viewers praised her for standing her ground and handling the confrontation with a firm tone, with many hailing her as a role model. Waddingham, who was hosting the event, managed to put the rocky start behind her and went on to deliver a great show for everyone at the awards ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in Ted Lasso, shut down a sexist photographer at the 2024 Olivier Awards, refusing to comply with his request to "show more leg" and admonishing him for his behavior before walking away, garnering cheers from onlookers. This isn't the first time Waddingham has stood up to inappropriate requests from photographers, as she previously declined to blow a kiss at another event.
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham confronted a photographer at the Olivier Awards in London after he made an inappropriate comment, telling him, "Don't be a d---." Video captured the tense moment, with fans applauding Waddingham for standing her ground. The actress, who was hosting the event, was praised on social media for calling out the photographer's behavior, while some suggested the request may have been related to her gown's leg-slit.
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham called out a photographer on the red carpet at the Olivier Awards for telling her to "show me leg," firmly stating, "Don't be a d–k." The actress received applause from fans as she walked off in a custom Marchesa gown and later hosted the event, making three outfit changes during the ceremony. Waddingham starred as Rebecca Welton in "Ted Lasso" for three seasons and won the 2021 Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.