“Capitalizing on Opportunity: Brett Goldstein’s Next Moves After ‘Ted Lasso'”
In the entertainment industry, every job could be your last. This is the mindset Brett Goldstein has maintained throughout his career, whether as a writer, actor, or podcaster. Even after gaining international recognition from the hit Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso,” he feels the need to keep pushing himself.
“I’ve always been someone who juggles multiple projects,” Goldstein shared in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “But it took years before anyone noticed my work. I see a window of opportunity right now, and I’m not sure how long it will last. I want to make the most of it while I can. Plus, I genuinely love what I do. So why not dive into everything — aside from needing some sleep and a personal life? I joke that being a workaholic is great because you don’t have time to stop and feel sad.”
One of Goldstein’s latest endeavors is the mental health dramedy “Shrinking,” co-created with his “Ted Lasso” collaborators Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel. They emphasized the importance of having Goldstein on board, not just as a creative partner but also as a performer.
“Bill had been trying to get me to do at least a cameo, something humorous,” Goldstein recounted. “Then we wrote this character for season two. Just as we were about to cast it, Jason pulled me and Bill aside and asked, ‘Why isn’t Brett doing this part?’”
Instead of relying on Goldstein’s trademark humor, the role takes a more dramatic turn, which initially concerned Lawrence.
“Bill was skeptical at first, saying, ‘I don’t see it.’ But the next morning, he called me with something sincere: ‘I think you’re a real artist, and if you believe you can do this, I’ll support you.’ It was daunting, but I thought, let’s give it a shot. If it’s scary, that’s usually a sign you should go for it.”
Regarding the anticipated return of “Ted Lasso” for Season 4, Goldstein admitted he knows little about what’s in store.
“I genuinely don’t know anything,” he said. “There will be a plan in place soon, but right now, there’s no action on that front.”
