'Surreal' moment as Welsh actor joins Ted Lasso cast
Ted Lasso is back, with Rex Hayes joining the show as part of a new football team.
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Notable Quotes
"It's very surreal for me to be part of that Richmond world."
— Rex Hayes , Celebrity
"I can't wait for people to meet her."
— Rex Hayes , Celebrity
"I'm under no illusion that going to a Welsh-language school, and being part of the Eisteddfod for most of my youth, is a big part of the reason why I now do the job that I do."
— Rex Hayes , Celebrity
"It’s such a privilege to be a part of something like this."
— Rex Hayes , Celebrity
Key People
Aisling Sharkey plays Niamh, Siobhan's twin sister in Ted Lasso.
Brett Goldstein is a well-known actor in the Ted Lasso series.
Eleri Sion is a broadcaster who interviewed Rex Hayes.
Hannah Waddington is a fan-favorite star from the series Ted Lasso.
Jason Sudeikis is an American actor and comedian, known for his role in 'Ted Lasso'.
Rex Hayes is a Welsh actor joining the cast of Ted Lasso as Siobhan.
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Ted Lasso is back, with Rex Hayes joining the show as part of a new football team.
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