Juno Temple revealed in a recent interview that she made a quick exit from Ted Lasso because she loved playing Keeley Jones and it would have made it difficult for her to leave the role if she lingered with the show and the character. Furthermore, she also shared that she immediately started working on Fargo to deal with some of that sadness.
Ted Lasso is a TV series that follows a football coach who is hired to deal with a struggling soccer team. The show has 3 seasons thus far and ever since its release, has won many awards, including the Emmys and the Golden Globes. Ted Lasso is praised for a range of reasons, such as its great humor, writing, and performances.
Juno Temple’s Respectable Reason Behind Her Quick Exit From Ted Lasso
In a recent interview with Variety, Juno Temple revealed she opted for a swift exit from her fan-favorite role as Keeley Jones in the popular comedy series Ted Lasso. She claimed during the interview that she left the role quickly because she did not want to have prolonged goodbyes with her character, Keeley Jones which would have made it much more difficult for her to leave the role.
“I had to finish that job so quickly and then start “Fargo” so quickly that in a weird way, I’m actually quite grateful for the fact that I didn’t have a long window of goodbye with Keeley — because I’m obviously going to miss her.
She was a really happy person to play, even though she had her complicated moments and went through a lot, too. She’s somebody who wants everybody to feel the best they can that day. That was a very precious character to have gotten to play for three years.”
Her emotional attachment formed after years of embodying Keeley and bidding farewell to a dear character and close-knit cast can be emotionally taxing. Simultaneously, Temple also had to start working on Fargo, which currently is one of the most hyped shows, with her being the show lead. Temple also stated that she cherished portraying Keeley as she was a very happy person to play.
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Ted Lasso, the heartwarming Apple TV+ show, throws an American football coach from Kansas, Ted Lasso, right into the heart of the English Premier League. The show isn’t just about the laughs. It tackles deeper themes like grief, betrayal, and self-doubt with empathy and sensitivity. The show has won many awards including the Critics Choice Awards, the Primetime Emmy, the Golden Globes, and many others.
Juno Temple: A Rising Star with Quirky Charm
For more than a decade, Juno Temple has captivated audiences with her chameleon-like ability to portray various characters. Her career began at a young age, with striking jobs in films like Notes on a Scandal and Atonement. Temple quickly gained recognition and praise for her ability to portray quirky personalities with nuance and depth.
In recent years, her career has blossomed further. She enamored viewers with her comedic turn in the hit series Ted Lasso, acquiring many Primetime Emmy nominations for her role as the cheeky and enigmatic Keeley Jones. Her chilling performance in the fifth season of Fargo, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe, preceded this achievement.
Temple’s work in film is as diverse as her talent. She seamlessly transitions between genres and makes a lasting impression in films like Maleficent and Year One as well as mainstream hits like Killer Joe and Black Mass. Beyond acting, Temple is known for her exceptional fashion instinct and extraordinary energy. While she keeps her personal life private, she consistently draws in fans via social media, offering hilarious glimpses into her world.
