Opens in new window

Apple The Grove hosts cast of global hit comedy series “Ted Lasso” for special Q&A

Download all 3 article images
Press Release November 18, 2021
Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Tim Cook, Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Cristo Fernandez at the “Ted Lasso” Q&A event
Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Tim Cook, Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Cristo Fernandez at a special Q&A event at Apple The Grove.

Cast members of Apple’s multi-winning comedy series “Ted Lasso" attended a special Q&A event today at Apple’s newest retail location at The Grove in Los Angeles, CA ahead of its opening to the public tomorrow. The event takes place on the heels of “Ted Lasso” making history as the most Emmy Award-nominated freshman comedy series and landing seven Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Star, creator and executive producer Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), executive producer Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard), Juno Temple (Keeley), Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent, writer) and Cristo Fernandez (Dani Rojas) sat down at Apple The Grove for a conversation moderated by Yvette Nicole Brown.

Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Cristo Fernandez at the “Ted Lasso” Q&A event
Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Cristo Fernandez at a special Q&A event at Apple The Grove.

“Ted Lasso” seasons one and two are now available to stream on Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app. The series has already been renewed for a third season.

In addition to the Emmy Award honors, the first season of “Ted Lasso” has also been recognized with an esteemed Peabody Award; a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Award for Sudeikis; three Critics Choice Awards for Best Comedy Series, Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Sudeikis, and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Hannah Waddingham, sweeping all categories in which the series was nominated; a Best Actor in a Comedy Series at the Golden Globe Awards for Sudeikis; and the Writers Guild of America crowned “Ted Lasso” with wins for both Best Comedy and Best New Series. “Ted Lasso” is also the only comedy series honored as an AFI Program of the Year and has picked up nominations from the Producers Guild of America for Comedy Series, as well as honors from many other guilds and critics groups.

Jason Sudeikis at the “Ted Lasso” Q&A event
“Ted Lasso” star, creator and executive producer Jason Sudeikis at a special Q&A event at Apple The Grove.

Originally opened in 2002, The Grove has been one of Apple’s most popular stores, having welcomed more than 27 million visitors in the past 19 years. The brand-new store is twice the size of the original and will open its doors to the public on Friday, November 19, serving as an entirely reimagined destination for the LA community to discover Apple’s products and services, shop, get support and participate in free Today at Apple sessions, including Photo Walks. In time for the holiday season, participants at The Grove can register to take a festive walk familiarizing themselves with iPhone 13 Pro features, including how to take stunning macro photos using the Ultra Wide camera, record video with Cinematic mode, and shoot with all-new Photographic Styles.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 157 wins and 566 awards nominations.

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.*

For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.

*Special offer is good for three months after the first activation of the eligible device. One offer per Family Sharing group. Plans automatically renew until cancelled. Other restrictions and terms apply; visit apple.com/promo for more information.

Article Assets

Text of this article

Press Contacts

Apple TV+ Press

Press materials for Apple TV+, the new home for the world's most creative storytellers.
Discover