Even though Ted Lasso has come to an end on Apple TV+, one of the show's beloved stars, Hannah Wadingham, is still keeping her spirits warm with her new Christmas special, Hannah Wadingham: Home for Christmas.
Many viewers know Wadingham for her role as AFC Richmond boss Rebecca Welton for her role as AFC Richmond boss Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, but she's also a seasoned drama actor with decades of experience.
The idea for the Christmas special stemmed after Wadingham appeared on Michael Bruberry's special. Her agent, Nick Todiko, suggested that she create her own **Christmas show, and they prepared a proposal for Apple TV+.
The result is a classic-style special, reminiscent of a "Dean Martin-Carroll Burnett-esque special", filmed at the London amphitheatre where Wadingham's mother had performed as a singer. Recalling watching his mother perform there when he was 8 years old, Wadingham felt it would be appropriate to have his 8-year-old daughter in the audience while recording, and his mother, who now faces mobility issues with advanced Parkinson's disease.
A number of Wadingham's "Ted Lasso" co-stars, including Juno Taylor, Brett Goldstein and Jason Sudeikis, also participated. Emphasizing the importance of genuine connections with other performers, Wadingham said, "Apple is fantastic. Whenever we have a meeting, I emphasize that yes, you can sing with a bunch of celebrities, but I have to connect with them, otherwise it's not real to me. ”
Given that the special is filled with Ted Lasso love, fans have been speculating about whether a spin-off will be launched. Answering the question, Wadingham said: "Everyone has been asking this question, but there's not any news about the spin-off, which I've been clear to me unless Ted is ...... in itI really can't imagine a world where Rebecca didn't have Ted, because they were each other's inspiration. ”
Currently, Apple TV+ is working on "Hannah Wadingham: Home for Christmas", offering a pleasant blend of laughter, laughter, and heartwarming moments for Christmas.