The comedy series ‘Ted Lasso‘ cast will meet the US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday to concern the importance of mental health, the administration said Sunday.
Ted Lasso, the Apple TV+ series, whose third season premiered on March 15, delves into different characters’ mental health, with storylines tackling problems with bullying, anger, relationships, and self-esteem, as well as panic attacks.
Jason Sudeikis, the show star, is an out-of-his-depth American football coach who is recruited to lead a dysfunctional English soccer club in the aftermath of its owners’ divorce, and as Lasso encounters his mental health issues.
The US president and First Lady Jill Biden “will greet Jason Sudeikis and the cast of Ted Lasso to the White House to discuss the importance of addressing your mental health to encourage overall well-being,” the White House said in a statement.
“‘Ted Lasso’ has inspired the world through its universal themes around optimism, kindness, and determination, and the Lasso philosophy to ‘believe,’” Apple TV+ said in a statement, as reported by entertainment news outlet Deadline.
On Sunday, Biden tweeted a photo of the Oval Office with a sign reading “BELIEVE” taped above the door which was a reference to Lasso’s mantra. The Biden administration said it has raised mental health resources for young people and provided nearly $500 million to help states transition to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Anyone encountering a mental health or suicide crisis can access confidential counseling by calling or texting 988 in the United States to reach the hotline. “Ted Lasso” won Emmys in 2022 and 2021 for best comedy, best lead actor in a comedy for Sudeikis, and best-supporting actor in a comedy for Brett Goldstein, among other wins.
After winning in 2021, Sudeikis said the show was about family, mentors and teachers, and teammates and I wouldn’t be here without those three things in my life.
