‘Ted Lasso’ Star Kola Bokinni Is Beyond Proud After Season 3 Finale: ‘We Created Something Special’

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A big season. If Ted Lasso is over after the season 3 finale, Kola Bokinni is proud of what he accomplished as Isaac McAdoo.“We created something special, and in the years to come, people are going to realize that because it’s gonna marinate,” Bokinni, 30, shared exclusively with Us Weekly. “People are gonna watch it [all at once], and they’re gonna really appreciate it.

I was a part of that, which I can be proud of.”The Apple TV+ show followed Jason Sudeikis as the titular character as he goes to England to coach AFC Richmond — despite having no experience.

The American football coach learns about soccer as he helps the team become more empathetic and kinder.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesOne of those story lines included Isaac learning one of his closest friends on the team Colin Hughes (Billy Harris) is gay.

The captain struggles with the idea that his pal was able to keep that secret for so long and didn’t feel safe telling him the truth.“I knew it was a massive moment and it’s also a massive responsibility,” the actor explained. “‘Cause there are millions of people that are struggling with identity and are struggling with who they are and they’re struggling with should they come out to friends and and whatnot. … I knew it was a monumental responsibility and I had to deal with it with the respect that it deserved.