Jason Sudeikis and the members of Ted Lasso The cast visited during Monday’s White House press conference to discuss mental health awareness, and in the process took a single question from their favorite journalist. Coach Ted Lasso, Trent Crimm.
Sudeikis, beside Ted Lasso co-creator Brendan Hunt, writer Brett Goldstein and actors Toheeb Jimoh and Hannah Waddingham took to the stage with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre ahead of the group’s private meeting with President Joe Biden and the first lady Jill Biden. The cast and creative team of the Emmy-winning show visited the nation’s capital to promote and discuss tackling mental health in an effort to support the overall well-being of each individual. People.
After being introduced by Jean-Pierre, Sudeikis – the last person who was the only one holding the mic during the more than five minutes of his appearance – opened his speech with an expression of gratitude for the honor of being invited to meet Mr. system. “I really didn’t know it was going to happen like this on the way here,” he told the White House press team to their laughter. “Not until we’re out of here, so thank you for your concern — and I know you’re here for bigger reasons than we are.”
The brief message, delivered with a combination of Lasso and Sudeikis signature rhythms, encourages people to check in with their colleagues, neighbors, family and friends to ensure their mental health. . He also discusses the importance of not being “afraid to ask for help,” whether it’s from a professional or a loved one.
“No matter who you are, no matter where you live, no matter who you voted for, all of us — perhaps, I suppose — know someone — or actually have been — have fought. painting, feeling isolated, feeling that way. anxiety, that is felt alone,” he said. “And that’s really one of the many things that, believe it or not, we all have in common as humans, don’t we? And that means that’s something we all can, you know, and should say to each other when you’re feeling this way – when we realize that someone is feeling the same way.”
The actor, comedian, and writer went on to note that the president’s “real” team — versus Ted Lassotheir “trust maker” — working to make sure support is available for a person’s mental health.
“Now, listen, I know in this town a lot of people don’t always agree, right? And it doesn’t always feel heard, seen, heard, but I do believe we should all do our best to help take care of each other. That’s my own personal belief, that’s what everyone here on stage believes in us. It’s one of the things we say in the scriptwriter room, we say in the editing room, everything in between,” he added. “I just want to imitate these fake people that we all play at AFC Richmond and how they take care of each other.”
Sudeikis then turned to the press team and announced that he had time for a single question, to which a “familiar face” – namely, Ted Lasso Favorite fiction by actor James Lance Independence reporter, Trent Crimm – appeared. And just like he did in the first two seasons of the series, Crimm posed a question to Sudeikis: how does he feel about the fact that Kansas City, the actor’s hometown, is considered a posting city? host the 2026 World Cup.
“I mean, I love this city. What I’m really worried about is once we get all these people from all over the world to Kansas City – to see your city, eat our food, meet our people. me – there will be a lot of people who want to move. distant. That’s what I’m worried about.” Ted Lasso The star said, before adding, “Sincerely thank you so much for having us and for enduring us. Now to greener grasslands.
