Brett Goldstein is confirming a major fan theory about Ted Lasso!
For years, fans have speculated that the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ comedy series was inspired by The Wizard of Oz, with nods like Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) being from Kansas and often wearing red sneakers like Dorothy’s ruby slippers.
In a new interview, the 44-year-old actor, who starred as Roy Kent on the show and also served as a writer, confirmed that the show was indeed inspired by the 1939 iconic movie.
Keep reading to find out more…“Oh yeah, there’s loads and loads of The Wizard of Oz in Ted Lasso,” Brett told Entertainment Weekly. “The pinball machine is the one that’s always ‘Ted has to go home. There’s no place like home.’ And then, there’s no place like Richmond F.C. Yes, that’s all Wizard of Oz.”
Brett then went on to reveal which Ted Lasso characters were modeled after Wizard of Oz characters, saying that Roy was the Tin Man, Jason‘s Ted was Dorthy, Hannah Waddingham‘s Rebecca was the Lion, and Phil Dunster‘s Jamie was the Scarecrow.
“I’m sure this is going to cause a lot of trouble,” Brett jokingly added.
Over the summer, there was a very exciting update about a fourth season of Ted Lasso!
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FAQs
Q: What inspired the creation of Ted Lasso?
A: Brett Goldstein confirmed that Ted Lasso was inspired by The Wizard of Oz, with various characters representing iconic figures from the movie.
Q: Are there any hints or references to The Wizard of Oz in Ted Lasso?
A: Yes, there are several nods to The Wizard of Oz in Ted Lasso, such as Ted’s origins in Kansas and his red sneakers similar to Dorothy’s ruby slippers.
Q: Which characters in Ted Lasso are modeled after Wizard of Oz characters?
A: According to Brett Goldstein, Roy is the Tin Man, Ted is Dorothy, Rebecca is the Lion, and Jamie is the Scarecrow.
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