Jason Sudeikis is known for his decade on Saturday Night Live, comedy box-office smashes like We’re The Millers and Horrible Bosses, and—of course—his role as Ted Lasso in the 11x Emmy Award–winning hit show, now in its third season on Apple TV+.
But how is he with spicy food?
Find out as Sudeikis takes on the wings of death and discusses comedy heroes, Kansas City BBQ, and the connection between magic and improv on this week’s episode of HOT ONES.
Following his departure from SNL, Sudeikis had recurring roles in the comedy series 30 Rock, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Portlandia, and The Last Man on Earth. He is also known for his leading film roles in the comedies Horrible Bosses and its 2014 sequel, Horrible Bosses 2, and We’re the Millers, as well as the acclaimed independent films Drinking Buddies, Sleeping with Other People, and Colossal. He is known for his supporting roles in Alexander Payne’s Downsizing and Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart.
He has also provided voice-work for Epic, The Angry Birds Movie, its 2019 sequel, and Next Gen.
In 2020, he co-created and began starring as the lead in the Apple TV+ sports comedy series Ted Lasso. The series follows Ted Lasso, an American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer team in an attempt by its owner to spite her ex-husband. Lasso tries to win over the skeptical English market with his folksy, optimistic demeanor while dealing with his inexperience in the sport.
Ted Lasso was the biggest television series during award season in 2021, successfully winning 7 major Emmy Awards out of 20 nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor for Sudeikis, and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Hannah Waddingham.
