Is ‘Ted Lasso’ Filming Season 4 in Kansas City? New Casting Calls Spark Speculation

Fans of the beloved Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso have spent months wondering if the show would return for a fourth season. Now, thanks to a wave of casting calls and some cryptic hints from its star, there’s growing buzz that filming is about to begin—and it could be happening right in the heart of Kansas City.

Casting Notices Stir Up Excitement

This week, a Kansas City-based casting agency, Alessi Hartigan Casting Missouri, set social media ablaze with a new announcement:

“A major series is filming soon in Kansas City, Mo.”

While the casting notice didn’t explicitly name Ted Lasso, it didn’t take long for fans to start connecting the dots. Among the roles being cast were stand-ins for actors who, according to local reports, bear a striking resemblance to Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton), Juno Temple (Keeley Jones), and Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins).

In addition to the stand-ins, the production is also seeking extras to portray grocery shoppers, museum staff, pilots, sports spectators, kids playing flag football, and airport ground crews. The variety of roles suggests filming will take place at multiple Kansas City locations, ranging from airports to sports venues to neighborhood shops.

Jason Sudeikis Drops Hints About Season 4

Adding fuel to the fire, Jason Sudeikis—Overland Park native and star of Ted Lasso—dropped a few tantalizing hints earlier this year about the show’s future. In a March appearance on the popular New Heights podcast, hosted by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce, Sudeikis confirmed that Season 4 was in development.

“We’re writing Season 4 now. That’s the official word,” Sudeikis said during the interview, which quickly made the rounds on social media. He then teased fans with an unexpected twist:

“Ted’s coaching a women’s team. Yeah.”

This revelation sent the Ted Lasso fanbase into overdrive. Speculation immediately began over what the new season might look like, where it would be set, and which characters from past seasons would return.

When pressed by Travis Kelce about whether Coach Lasso would be coming back to the United States, Sudeikis deflected with a grin and a cryptic sip of his drink, saying:

“Yeah, that’s too many questions.”

Kansas City: The New Home for AFC Richmond?

For die-hard fans of the series, the idea of filming in Kansas City carries particular emotional weight. Sudeikis himself hails from the area, having graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. Ted Lasso has long included subtle nods to Kansas City and its sports culture, making a return stateside feel fitting for the character’s next chapter.

Local officials, however, are keeping tight-lipped about any official details.

Rachel Kephart, Director of the Kansas City Film Office, responded to media inquiries with cautious optimism:

“While we’re always excited about film and television projects that might choose Kansas City, we’re not able to confirm specific details about any upcoming productions at this time,” Kephart said.

“We understand the enthusiasm around this possibility, and we’d certainly share any information we’re able to when appropriate.”

What We Know About the Casting Details

The casting call from Alessi Hartigan specifically asks for men and women aged 18 and older who are available on various dates in July. Pay for extras is listed at $18.75 an hour, which is typical for background work on large productions.

Given the timeline, it’s clear that filming could be starting as soon as next month.

Production insiders say the scale and scope of the roles being cast suggest this is more than a small commercial shoot or independent film. The types of background scenes—airport terminals, sports games, museums—point to a high-budget, narrative-driven project.

And let’s be honest: there aren’t many “major series” starring a Kansas City native that would need stand-ins for Jason Sudeikis and his Ted Lasso castmates.

Could Season 4 Feature a New Team?

If Sudeikis’s podcast comments are to be taken seriously, Season 4 might center around Ted Lasso coaching a women’s soccer team—potentially based in the U.S. This would mark a significant shift from the show’s previous three seasons, which were set almost entirely in the UK and followed the fictional AFC Richmond football club.

A Kansas City location could allow the series to explore new storylines, characters, and challenges for Ted. It would also open the door for guest appearances from local Kansas City figures—imagine cameos from Chiefs players, local sports broadcasters, or even city officials.

Fans React: Social Media Speculation Runs Wild

As soon as word spread about the casting calls, social media erupted with excitement and speculation.

“Is this REALLY happening?! Ted Lasso Season 4 filming in KC??” one fan tweeted.

Another added:
“If I don’t get cast as a grocery shopper in this show, what even is the point?”

Fan pages on Reddit have been dissecting every piece of available information, with users comparing photos of the casting call stand-in profiles to the main cast. The similarities are impossible to ignore.

Still No Official Confirmation From Apple TV+

Despite the mounting evidence, Apple TV+ has yet to make any official announcement regarding Season 4 filming locations or production schedules. For now, fans will have to rely on insider leaks, casting notices, and Jason Sudeikis’s carefully worded hints.

But with production dates looming in July, it likely won’t be long before more concrete details emerge.

Final Thoughts: A New Chapter for Ted Lasso?

Whether Ted Lasso truly trades the streets of London for the heartland of America remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the excitement building in Kansas City feels electric.

For fans of the show, the possibility of seeing their favorite characters in new settings—combined with the thrill of having filming take place right in their backyard—makes this one of the most anticipated chapters in Ted Lasso history.

Stay tuned. Kansas City just might become the next great backdrop for one of television’s most beloved underdog stories.