Key Takeaways:
– Hannah Waddingham, known for her roles in Game of Thrones and Ted Lasso, reveals her gratitude to Game of Thrones creators for her role in Ted Lasso.
– The powerhouse actress recently starred in Ryan Gosling's The Fall Guy and is set to appear in Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible 8.
– Ted Lasso, which has bagged success and accolades for Waddingham, is heading towards its fourth season.
Hannah's Journey from Game of Thrones to Ted Lasso
Hannah Waddingham, the actress who has made a name for herself through hit TV series like Game of Thrones and Ted Lasso, has revealed that her path to success in Ted Lasso came because of the Game of Thrones creators, D.B Weiss and David Benioff. The duo was so impressed with Waddingham's powerful performance as Septa Unella, a character introduced in the fifth season of Game of Thrones, that they wrote a personal endorsement recommending her for her role in Ted Lasso.
From Walk of Shame to Emmy Win
Game of Thrones fans might remember Waddingham's unforgettable role as Septa Unella, who, in a memorable scene, accompanied Cersei during her humiliating ‘walk of shame.' Waddingham only appeared in eight episodes of the show, but her remarkable performance left a lasting impression. This previous role was quite a contrast to her light-hearted role as Rebecca Welton, the AFC Richmond owner in Ted Lasso.
In an interview on the TODAY show, Waddingham shared how the Game of Thrones creators penned an email to the makers of Ted Lasso endorsing her for the role of Rebecca. The email, she recalled, bore the exciting subject line “What are we even discussing here?” serving as a strong endorsement conveying a message of ‘let the girl play'. The email worked wonders and Waddingham was cast as Rebecca, a role that fetched her an Emmy.
Challenges on Game of Thrones Set
While Game of Thrones paved the way for her Ted Lasso success, Waddingham admitted facing challenging moments on the set, the toughest being the scene where Cersei waterboards Septa Unella, marking the latter's exit from the series.
Ted Lasso: Upcoming Season Excitement
Besides her successful TV roles, Waddingham's career trajectory has also seen participation in movies with top Hollywood actors. She recently starred in Ryan Gosling's The Fall Guy and is set to play a role in Mission: Impossible 8 starring Tom Cruise. In the meantime, Ted Lasso fans eagerly await the fourth season, hopeful for Waddingham's return as Rebecca Welton. Warner Bros. Television has picked up the options on three original cast members, including Waddingham, hinting at her possible return.
Waddingham shared the struggles she faced while filming the final scene of Ted Lasso's third season, where she was required to maintain her tears against a departing airplane backdrop. Despite the challenges, her breakthrough performance has been well-received by fans and critics alike.
Fans can currently enjoy watching Ted Lasso on AppleTV+ and Game of Thrones on Max. No doubt, Waddingham's career journey from Game of Thrones to Ted Lasso is definitely a talking point for every young acting enthusiast, proving hard work and talent are key to success in this competitive field.
