'Lasso-ing the Golden Globe': Jason Sudeikis sweeps first-ever nomination with Ted Lasso

'Ted Lasso' won the hearts of many, and Jason Sudeikis, in his delightful portrayal of the title character, has reeled in his first Golden Globe victory for a comedy series actor.

First making his appearance as the charming American football coach in promotional videos for NBC Sports, Sudeikis reprised his role for Apple TV Plus's beloved sitcom, 'Ted Lasso', with immense success, as reported by Variety back in March 2021.

In a heartwarming tale of perseverance and positivity, 'Ted Lasso' proved to be the uplifting narrative needed during the challenging summer of 2020. The journey of an American football coach traversing the Atlantic to manage a Premier League team soon won over audiences and critics, garnering an impressive 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Sudeikis' journey mirrored that of his character, winning hearts and his first-ever Golden Globe nomination and subsequent win. Standing tall amongst stalwarts like “Black Monday’s” Don Cheadle, “The Great’s” Nicholas Hoult, “Schitt’s Creek’s” Eugene Levy, and “Ramy’s” Ramy Youssef, Sudeikis proved that 'Ted Lasso' was no longer just an NBC promo character.

'"Above all odds, ‘Ted Lasso’ chipped away at my skepticism until there was none left — just like the character himself does to everyone he meets," said Caroline Framke of Variety, encapsulating the impact of the show and its protagonist.

Now in production for its third season, the show's continued success and universal acclaim signal that Sudeikis' portrayal of the ever-optimistic football coach is still scoring goals. The metamorphosis of 'Ted Lasso', from an NBC Sports video to a fully-fledged, globally-renowned TV series, testifies to Jason Sudeikis's acting prowess and the series' indomitable spirit.

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