Ted Lasso’s Kansas City Roots Shine | Lawrence News

Ted Lasso’s new season proudly embraces its Kansas City roots, spotlighting local talent like Jeanne Averill and Sam Moore—both deeply connected to the arts scene. Averill, a veteran theater educator, plays a chain-smoking character with an oxygen tube, while Moore, a KU theater student, portrays a sneaky grocery store employee. Creator Jason Sudeikis, who grew up in Overland Park and attended KU, infuses the show with authentic regional flavor—from barbecue to local landmarks. For Averill, her role culminated in a triumphant community watch party in Lawrence that raised over $2,000 for the Ric & Jeanne Averill Performing Arts Fund. Moore, already eyeing his next project—a feature film in post-production—shared how thrilled he was to be part of a show celebrating hometown pride. It’s a full-circle moment: global TV drama rooted in the soul of Kansas City. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f3e29922cb61c89