If there's a coach in the real Premier League that emits optimism and hopefulness, it's Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp, and Sudeikis admits that Lasso's character in the show is partly inspired by him. We were trying to capture that optimism and hopefulness that comes with those iconic figures from your life, whether itвЂ™s a coach, a teacher or a parent.вЂќ вЂњMe and Jason overlap cause we also like doing shows with heart and because itвЂ™s such a dumpster-fire time in the world, Jason really wanted to do a show that was hopeful and optimistic, and most sports movies have that. These people never force you into doing anything. вЂњWe all grew up with a favorite teacher or a favorite coach. A sports version of Robin Williams's John Keating from Dead Poets Society, where his personality is a weapon against cynical reporters and resentful fans who naturally express their disgust at the thought of an American with no knowledge of the game taking over their beloved club. Lawrence sees Lasso as the perfect example of the inspiring teacher. ItвЂ™s not Tottenham this time around, but the fictional AFC Richmond. ThatвЂ™s what he offers his new team in returnвЂ“an arrogant, underachieving Premier League side controlled by a scorned owner. to escape from a troubled marriage) and aches for comfort. Lasso is the eternal optimist, whose naivety is both a strength and a weakness, and just like J.D from Scrubs, Lasso is vulnerable (in the show, he actually leaves the U.S. He is a man with passion, dignity and someone for whom you cheer. Unlike the commercials, where TedвЂ™s biggest trait is his buffoonery, the show celebrates his relentless thirst for hope. Ted Lasso is warm, itвЂ™s funny andвЂ“like the main characterвЂ“it has heart. Not only is the show happening (it premieres this Friday), but it also succeeds in its mission. After a few more chats, he read the script and the concept and was immediately interested. Lawrence entered the frame in 2017 when he and Sudeikis played pickup basketball a couple of nights a week and one night, the idea of Ted Lasso came up. 'Bill' is Bill Lawrence, the experienced television writer, producer and creative force behind award-winning shows such as Scrubs, Cougar Town and Spin City. вЂњBut that allowed us to get a little space from it, and low and behold, the showbiz gods looked and smiled down on us and brought Bill to our doorstep,вЂќ Sudeikis said. So, life continued, and the three friends left Ted Lasso alone for a few years and diverted their focus to their respective careers. And that let us know, вЂO.K., thereвЂ™s something here.вЂ™вЂќДespite the excitement for the idea, thatвЂ™s all it was at that momentвЂ“an idea without a home. As well as outlining six to 10 episodes of the first season. 'So, we sat down, and we were able to bang out a pilot pretty quick in that week. вЂњWhen you have a germ of an idea, you donвЂ™t know if itвЂ™s something you say out loud or if itвЂ™s a tweet or a letter or a screenplay, who knows,' Sudeikis said.

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