Ted Lasso actor and writer Brett Goldstein, who plays the perpetually grumpy and often foul-mouthed Roy, has explained why the former AFC Richmond captain loves cursing so much. The comedy series follows the effusive and charmingly optimistic Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), an American football coach brought in to manage a struggling English Premier League team. Despite Ted’s limited knowledge of the sport, he slowly but surely wins the team over, including Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), the new owner of AFC Richmond, following her recent painful divorce.
The Apple TV+ comedy proved itself to be a surprise hit when it premiered in August 2020. Ted Lasso’s first season was positively received by fans and critics alike, garnering a record number of Emmy nominations for a freshman comedy series. The second season is currently underway, with Waddingham comparing it to the “Empire Strikes Back.” One of the highlights so far has undoubtedly been the progression of Roy and Keeley’s (Juno Temple) romantic relationship, as Roy comes to terms with his retirement from professional football.
Fans of Ted Lasso love Roy for his no-nonsense attitude and often creative use of cursing – now, Goldstein has revealed precisely why his character loves to swear so much. In an interview with Collider, Goldstein was asked whether Roy’s relationship with cursing came from passion and endearment. Goldstein responded that, much like his own relationship with swearing, that it came “from love” and was a way to “express all of your love and emotions.” Read his complete response below:
“Roy’s relationship with swearing is the same as my relationship with swearing. It comes from love. There are ways of swearing that express all of your love and emotions. Something I think is amazing about Ted Lasso, and we didn’t know if it would work, but it’s funny when you think about it, in that it’s quite unique, but from the responses that we’re getting, it seems to be a show that people watch with their families. There’s an element of it that feels like a very warm family, but it’s got a shit ton of swearing in it and a shit ton of sex stuff in it, and it’s got some really dark things in it.”
Temple additionally emphasized the “moral messages” that Ted Lasso explores, prompting Goldstein to elaborate: “It’s a real mix of stuff. I’m surprised how many people go, “Yeah, I watch it with my kids.” I’m like, “Great. I don’t see why not.” And then, I remember the relentless swearing and sex and dark stuff. But, yeah, I love it.”
Season 2 of Ted Lasso has seen the show balance its trademark warmth and optimism with complex and darker issues, such as the controversy over AFC Richmond’s sponsorship by Dubai Air. Goldstein’s use of cursing as a means of passionate expression exemplifies what has earned the series such a devoted fanbase – because it balances its comedy with sincerity and genuine emotion. Though not all of it can be considered family appropriate, Ted Lasso represents an engaging new kind of comedy that isn’t afraid to get serious – or sweary – when needed.
Source: Collider
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