Jason Sudeikis Reveals He Keeps His DMs Open and Reads Everybody’s ‘Ted Lasso’ Messages: ‘Incredibly Moving’

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Believe him! Jason Sudeikis doesn’t shy away from social media interaction with fans — and reads “everybody’s messages” about his hit show Ted Lasso.   “You try to spend as much time and be as present with people,” Sudeikis, 47, said during a Friday, March 24 interview with CNN, adding that he keeps his DMs open because of the “incredibly moving” stories people share with him after watching the AppleTV+ series.

The Horrible Bosses star revealed that he and the cast of the heartfelt comedy have been met with “such kindness and grace” since the show’s premiere in August 2020, sharing details of how Ted Lasso has given hope to those with real-world struggles. “People share their stories or explain where they’ve held the ‘Believe’ poster, where they have it.

Like, in a parent’s hospital room or in classrooms or where-have-you,” he said. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies While Ted Lasso —which has taken home a total of 11 Emmys since its debut — centers around an American football coach (Sudeikis) who is hired to manage a British soccer team, the show has pushed beyond the confines of athletics over the years to touch on important topics including mental health. Season 2 saw Lasso struggle with panic attacks and depression as he learned to let go of preconceived notions and find solace in therapy.

Season 3, which premiered earlier this month, sees the football coach continue on that journey. The Saturday Night Live alum — who has often gotten candid about the “insecurity” and “imposter syndrome” that comes along with his profession — told CNN on Friday that delving into the concept of “humanity” has become part of Ted Lasso’s DNA because “were all more similar that sometimes we’re allowed to