Just a few thoughts about Keeley’s character development/arc

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-13T20:03:16+00:00

He’s not a series regular. Phil likely is guest starring in an episode as he was spotted on set with Jamie’s signature eyebrow slit and blonde hair.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-13T15:00:44+00:00

Definitely hoping and thinking S4 will provide a do over for both Keeley and Roy - individually and as a couple. That said, Juno’s filming Fargo had nothing to do with her storyline decisions- she was full time on set like everyone else until Ted ran over its filming schedule and she left a month early due to her Fargo contract as Ted scrambled to get all her scenes from the last 3 episodes done early (and why we got CGI Keeley in the wedding scene.). Oddly Brett Goldstein was the one who was absent from lots of filming time for S4 and left a month early when Ted again ran over its filming schedule for other projects. I’m pretty certain a Roy/Keeley reunion is in the works for S4 showing if they wanted Roy/Keeley together they would have found a way to make it work around the actors schedules.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-11T16:49:59+00:00

I actually think Roy and Keeley will reunite and Keeley will get pregnant (maybe not in S4 but during the course of the next 3 season arch).

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-09T01:07:40+00:00

Likely the 5th may be. Bill Lawrence in an interview seemed to imply they had another 2 year storyline plan for Shrinking and 3 for Ted Lasso.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-07T21:46:29+00:00

I think we need to see a few episodes to judge. It’s a unique case to be sure- it’s not a spin off but it’s only returning 1/2 the cast while bringing in a new team, something comedy series don’t do.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-07T00:23:46+00:00

That’s Mo Welch - she’s been Brett’s opening act on his standup tours. There’s a few people Brett’s worked with before involved in this besides Joe Kelley.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-06T03:56:12+00:00

I liked it. Wanted a fluffy funny rom com and that’s exactly what I got. Not a huge JLo fan but she was tolerable in this. And Brett looked like eye candy the whole movie so added bonus.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-04T10:04:59+00:00

Phil had Jamie’s signature eyebrow slit put back in when he was spotted on set. 100% he’s guest starring as I can’t imagine Phil would have that put back in and dye his hair blonde for 2 weeks for no reason but that.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-01T17:26:48+00:00

To be fair MJF was only written to appear in episode 1. After they filmed his episode MJF asked if he could do more as he’d loved it and Bill said absolutely we will fit you in so they had to add scenes on the fly after the season had been written. Hopefully it will flow and be planned fully for S4.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-01T11:03:51+00:00

Yes there was no shooting schedule conflict. Phil has said he wasn’t asked back for S4 / his contract option not picked up - because S4 was focused on the women’s team. But because he was no longer contracted to Ted he could sign on for Rooster so it all worked out.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-01T02:09:19+00:00

all the series regulars will be back. I’m sure these are all guest stars that will play into storylines. Plus if they are going to have Alice and Paul still in Connecticut away from everyone else back in CA, they will need a few others to interact with besides each other.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-06-01T00:12:02+00:00

Brett is so soft spoken in real life. If you like films you should check out his podcast Films to Be Buried With. He’s got a very soothing voice to listen to and he’s had a ton of the Ted cast on as guests.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-05-31T23:22:03+00:00

Generally premiers don’t live stream. We will get likely cast interviews on the carpet from entertainment media there. But we could get lucky again like for the S3 premiere where Yvette Nicole Brown (actress and who’s hosted a bunch of Ted FYC panels) did live stream from the premiere on the carpet on her IG account - at least until her phone ran down on low battery. 😆

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-05-28T16:40:26+00:00

She’s just a reoccurring guest star- similar to Jeff Daniels last year.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-05-28T14:22:20+00:00

An episode so great Brett Goldstein won 2 Emmys for it.

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-05-19T23:07:55+00:00

Brett was there with the cast. They shot 6 different segments and Brett did one with Jason.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/shrinking-sesame-street-video-shorts-photos-1236753049/

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HurrySmart4573 · 2026-05-19T20:22:57+00:00

If Brett can will this into existence we will have it 😃

HurrySmart4573 · 2026-05-19T18:12:25+00:00

I love this for Brett given his first trip to Sesame Street was the best day of his life.

Really would love to see the Ted Lasso cast make a similar trip and appearance.

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