{"id":307745,"date":"2021-07-23T14:27:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T11:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/"},"modified":"2021-07-23T14:27:04","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T11:27:04","slug":"sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/","title":{"rendered":"#Sarah Niles on sparring with Jason Sudeikis on &#8216;Ted Lasso&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4f76a29c426\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4f76a29c426\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#Are_you_a_lifelong_Londoner\" >Are you a lifelong Londoner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#Whats_it_like_to_be_joining_a_show_during_a_time_when_its_getting_showered_with_praise\" >What\u2019s it like to be joining a show during a time when it\u2019s getting showered with praise?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#What_kind_of_atmosphere_did_that_lend_to_the_set\" >What kind of atmosphere did that lend to the set?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#Sharon_is_quite_a_serious_character_was_it_hard_not_to_laugh\" >Sharon is quite a serious character, was it hard not to laugh?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#Whats_it_like_to_be_the_new_person_joining_this_world_%E2%80%94_intimidating_Fun\" >What\u2019s it like to be the new person joining this world \u2014 intimidating? Fun?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#Did_you_do_anything_in_particular_to_prepare_to_play_a_sports_psychologist\" >Did you do anything in particular to prepare to play a sports psychologist?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#Youve_been_in_quite_a_few_buzzy_shows_between_this_and_%E2%80%9CCatastrophe%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CI_May_Destroy_You%E2%80%9D\" >You\u2019ve been in quite a few buzzy shows, between this and \u201cCatastrophe\u201d and \u201cI May Destroy You.\u201d\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sarah-niles-on-sparring-with-jason-sudeikis-on-ted-lasso\/#Why_do_you_think_this_show_has_resonated_with_audiences_so_much\" >Why do you think this show has resonated with audiences so much?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Sarah Niles on sparring with Jason Sudeikis on &#8216;Ted Lasso&#8217;<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Diamond Dogs are back \u2026 and they\u2019re about to be analyzed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fresh off earning a whopping 20 Emmy nominations, comedy hit \u201cTed Lasso\u201d returns for its second season on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/\">AppleTV+<\/a> July 23.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Season 1 followed Ted Lasso (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2021\/07\/13\/jason-sudeikis-sets-record-straight-on-golden-globes-hoodie\/?_ga=2.169064609.1876632307.1626106840-216362629.1509754332\">Jason Sudeikis<\/a>), a golden retriever of a man who takes a job coaching a UK Premiere League soccer team, despite having no knowledge of the sport. Over the course of the season, the American wins over the cynical British team and even its scheming owner, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Season 2 shakes things up by introducing new character Sharon (Sarah Niles), a sports psychologist who\u2019s been hired to work with the team. Her no-nonsense demeanor is at odds with Ted\u2019s \u201caw shucks\u201d charm, and her presence gives the group dynamic a jolt of energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Niles has a knack for acting in acclaimed shows, since she\u2019s also been in HBO\u2019s \u201cI May Destroy You\u201d and the British comedy \u201cCatastrophe,\u201d in addition to a storied career on the stage, in productions such as \u201cCleopatra\u201d (2014 at Stratford Upon Avon and the Public Theater New York). Here, the British actress chats with The Post about joining the celebrated show.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"Sarah Niles (left) in Ted Lasso's office with Jeremy Swift and Jason Sudeikis.\" class=\"wp-image-18820914 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2000 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Sarah Niles (from left), Jeremy Swift and Jason Sudeikis in Season 2 of \u201cTed Lasso,\u201d which premieres July 23 on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>leTV+. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Colin Hutton<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_a_lifelong_Londoner\"><\/span>Are you a lifelong Londoner? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, I spent some time in Manchester and Liverpool because why not, but I\u2019ve mostly been in London. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_it_like_to_be_joining_a_show_during_a_time_when_its_getting_showered_with_praise\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s it like to be joining a show during a time when it\u2019s getting showered with praise?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s just brilliant. I didn\u2019t know about this show when I got asked to audition for it. Loads of my friends had already seen it but I hadn\u2019t. Then I watched it and I was like, \u2018Oh, my God, this is why everyone\u2019s talking about it!\u2019 During the filming process we kept hearing about all the nominations and awards \u2014 it was so exciting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_atmosphere_did_that_lend_to_the_set\"><\/span><strong>What kind of atmosphere did that lend to the set?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The energy was good from the get-go. It\u2019s such a feel-good show and everybody was so glad to get back to filming, given everything that\u2019s been happening in lockdown. Everyone was excited to be working \u2014 and to be working on a good project and an uplifting show.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Sarah Niles \" class=\"wp-image-18820942 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=682 682w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/sarah-niles-ted-lasso-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1333 1333w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 682px\"\/><figcaption>Sarah Niles in 2018. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Sky<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharon_is_quite_a_serious_character_was_it_hard_not_to_laugh\"><\/span><strong>Sharon is quite a serious character, was it hard not to laugh?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a way it was, because I\u2019m a bit goofy, I like to have a bit of fun. But I had to rein everything in and be still and straight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_it_like_to_be_the_new_person_joining_this_world_%E2%80%94_intimidating_Fun\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s it like to be the new person joining this world \u2014 intimidating? Fun?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a bit of both, really. I had to come in and have a chat with Jason and he\u2019s so approachable. He put me im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely at ease. Everyone was encouraging. Brendan Hunt is one where it\u2019s hard not to laugh, he has that straight face after he delivers something, and Jason is so naughty. I love all the players, Dani Rojas [played by Cristo Fern\u00e1ndez] \u2014 I\u2019ve got a special place in my heart for him. And gorgeous Hannah [Waddingham] is so fiery and strong \u2014 and tall! And Juno [Temple] has got so much chutzpah.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_do_anything_in_particular_to_prepare_to_play_a_sports_psychologist\"><\/span><strong>Did you do anything in particular to prepare to play a sports psychologist?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I watched a couple of documentaries, mostly American ones \u2014 I watched the Michael Jordan one and I find that fascinating, the ability of the mind to work to the benefit of the athlete.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youve_been_in_quite_a_few_buzzy_shows_between_this_and_%E2%80%9CCatastrophe%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CI_May_Destroy_You%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>You\u2019ve been in quite a few buzzy shows, between this and \u201cCatastrophe\u201d and \u201cI May Destroy You.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All of them have truth to them and they\u2019re so brave in their writing. I\u2019m a fan of Micaela [Coel] and would always support any work she does. I was really humbled that I was able to be a part of that [show]. All of these stories shift something. They\u2019re on the forefront of something, like change, and they\u2019re really brave. Even though \u201cI May Destroy You\u201d is not a comedy like \u201cTed Lasso\u201d and \u201cCatastrophe,\u201d they all have heart and truth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_think_this_show_has_resonated_with_audiences_so_much\"><\/span><strong>Why do you think this show has resonated with audiences so much?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I think mostly it came at the right time, because of the situation we were all in, politically and with the pandemic, and the unknown \u2014 just to have something that was full of heart and full of truth and positivity. What\u2019s so wonderful is the show isn\u2019t afraid to discuss the conflicts and struggles that people go through. You see this upbeat positive character, Ted, and later on you see him having a panic attack, you realize he\u2019s struggling with things. I feel like there\u2019s many sides to all the characters.\u00a0\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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