Episode 10 of Ted Lasso season 3 saw the Richmond team embark on an international break and with that came the opportunity for some fresh faces to join the cast.
Since Ted Lasso first arrived on Apple TV+ in 2020, the series has introduced fans to a plethora of new characters as we’ve met various members of the AFC Richmond squad as well as several key people in and around the club and wider footballing world.
The latest chapter of season 3, saw several new and familiar faces appear as Ted Lasso took a break from Premier League action to allow many of the Richmond players to take part in international matches, but who were the latest arrivals in the cast of episode 10?
Ted Lasso season 3 episode 10 release date and plot preview
Episode 10 of Ted Lasso season 3 kicked its way onto Apple TV+ on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Titled International Break, the episode sees several members of the Richmond team venture off to take part in international matches for their respective countries.
The break in Premier League action allows for Rebecca and Keeley’s storylines to come to the forefront as Edwin Akufo returns with a contentious business proposal while the ‘Independent Woman’ deals with the consequences of her recent breakup.
Ted Lasso season 3 episode 10 cast
As ever in the world of Ted Lasso, episode 10 of season 3 focuses on several of the show’s main characters in unfamiliar territory as Richmond take a break from league football, which offers the show the chance to introduce some new and familiar cast members.
Main cast and the Richmond team
- Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
- Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
- Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
- Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt
- Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
- Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
- Nick Mohammed as Nathan Shelley
- Anthony Head as Rupert Mannion
- Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya
- Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas
- Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo
- Billy Harris as Colin Hughes
- James Lance as Trent Crimm
- Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
- Moe Jeudy-Lamour as Thierry Zoreaux (aka. Van Damme)
- Stephen Manas as Richard Montlaur
- Moe Hashim as Moe Bumbercatch
- David Elsendoorn as Jan Maas
- Charlie Hiscock as Will Kitman
Recurring cast
- Annette Badland as Mae
- Katy Wix as Barbara
- Edyta Budnik as Jade
- Peter Landi as Lloyd Shelley
- Neelam Bakshi as Maria Shelley
- Precious Mustapha as Simi
- Bill Fellows as George Cartrick
- Jeff Stelling as Himself
- Clinton Morrison as Himself
- Mark Kempner as Kenneth the Bus Driver
- Darren Strange as Dan
- Elodie Blomfield as Phoebe
Guest stars
- Sam Richardson as Edwin Akufo
- Edwin De La Renta as Francis
- Jonathan Nyati as Charles Siziba
- Ruth Bradley as Ms Bowen
- James A. Stephens as Lord Robert Wadsworth
- Ivan Marevich as Nicolay Alexayav
- Katy Poulter as Ms Bread
- Malcolm Rennie as Renee
- Susanna Redhead as Young Rebecca
- Sofia Barclay as Dr O’Sullivan
- Martin Tyler as Himself
- Ryan Stiles as Bruce
- Colin Mochrie as Lanny
Guest star spotlight
Sam Richardson as Edwin Akufo
One of the big returning faces in episode 10 is Sam Richardson who reprises the role of Ghanaian billionaire Edwin Akufo after first appearing as the character in the final episodes of season 2.
Like his character, Sam Richardson is of Ghanaian heritage, although the American actor was actually born in Detroit, Michigan.
Aside from his role in Ted Lasso, fans may recognize the 39-year-old from his past roles in We’re The Millers and Horrible Bosses 2 (both of which also starred Jason Sudeikis), as well as 2016’s Ghostbusters, Ralph Breaks The Internet, Promising Young Woman, The Tomorrow War, Hocus Pocus 2 and the TV shows Veep, Detroiters, The Office and Apple TV+’s The Afterparty among others.
Edwin De La Renta as Francis
Returning as Edwin Akufo’s loyal right-hand man Francis, complete with his famed handshakes, is Edwin De La Renta.
The London-born actor has 17 roles to his name, with his most notable performances coming in the films Pretty Red Dress, The Last Faust, The Informer, Bharat as well as the British mini-series, Deceit, and a host of short films.
Jonathan Nyati as Charles Siziba
The first brand new addition to Ted Lasso in episode 10 is Jonathan Nyati who plays Charles Siziba, a food critic who Akufo has managed to influence.
Siziba has almost 30 past roles on his acting CV with notable appearances in Bodyguard, First Ladies, Breeders, Motherland, This Way Up, Desperate Measures, 2019’s War Of The Worlds series and the Netflix drama, Treason.
Ruth Bradley as Ms Bowen
Dublin-born actress Ruth Bradley returns in episode 10 as Ms Bowen, Phoebe’s teacher who fans, and Roy Kent, were first introduced to back in season 2.
With over 45 roles to her name, fans are bound to have seen Bradley appear in something with past appearances in Guilt, The Gold, Slow Horses, Endeavour, The Split, Humans, The Fall, Love/Hate, 2012’s Titanic TV series and Primeval.
James A. Stephens as Lord Robert Wadsworth
Another new arrival in episode 10 is wealthy football club owner Lord Robert Wadsworth who takes a liking to Rebecca and is played by veteran actor James A. Stephens.
Despite being born in Wolverhampton in the UK, Stephens has largely appeared on American TV with past credits in All My Children, Law & Order: SVU, Pan Am, Bull and The Blacklist while he also appeared in 2009’s Sherlock Holmes film.
Ivan Marevich as Nicolay Alexayav
Ivan Marevich appears briefly, although memorably, in episode 10 as Nicolay Alexayav, a Russian oligarch who is asked to leave Edwin Akufo’s meeting due to the whole Russia situation.
The actor has appeared in a wide variety of roles since his debut in the 1990s with notable credits coming in Spy Wars, London Underground, EastEnders, The Bill, The Grid and 2007’s Hannibal Rising, a prequel to The Silence Of The Lambs.
Katy Poulter as Ms Bread
Following his antics with his previous assistant, Rupert has a new PA in episode 10 in the form of Ms Bread, who is played by Katy Poulter.
The actress has largely appeared in minor roles to date, with appearances in Sky’s Dreamland series, Doctors, Coconut, Hound as well as the award-winning web series, Laur And Disorder, which she wrote.
Susanna Redhead as Young Rebecca
One of the most notable scenes in episode 10 shows Rebecca seeing a younger version of herself in the mirror as she gets ready to psyche herself up to meet with Edwin Akufo and Rupert.
The actress who plays Young Rebecca is Susanna Redhead who appears in her first-ever acting role.
Sofia Barclay as Dr O’Sullivan
One of the most surprising reveals in the episode is that Roy Kent’s sister and Phoebe’s mother is Dr O’Sullivan, the doctor who treated Sharon Fieldstone after her bike accident in season 2.
The character is played by relative newcomer Sofia Barclay whose past credits include a series of short films as well as the TV series Beyond The Blade, Defending The Guilty and We Are Lady Parts, while she also appeared in the 2023 film Love Again.
Martin Tyler as Himself
To help maintain some authenticity, Ted Lasso has featured a plethora of real-life football professionals, from pundits to commentators, and episode 10 includes one of the most recognizable voices of all, Martin Tyler from the UK’s Sky Sports coverage and several entries of the FIFA video game series.
Tyler can be heard commentating as Jamie Tartt makes his England debut.
This isn’t the first time that Tyler has lent his voice to a film or TV production either as he played a commentator in the 2017 film Dangerous Game as well as the 2001 cult classic, Mike Bassett: England Manager.
Ryan Stiles as Bruce and Colin Mochrie as Lanny
We end our cast rundown with two unexpected voice cameos as comedy stalwarts Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie appear as the commentators of the Mexico-Canada match that features in the episode.
Up first is Ryan Style who fans will likely know best from his appearances in Two And A Half Men, The Drew Carey Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Joining him is fellow Whose Line Is It Anyway? star, Colin Mochrie. The Scottish-born Canadian actor and comedian is a veteran of over 100 acting roles which include appearances in Murdoch Mysteries, Workin’ Moms, Annedroids, She’s The Mayor and countless comedy and kids’ TV shows.
Season 3 of Ted Lasso continues weekly on Apple TV+ until the finale airs on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
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