Jason Sudeikis to headline 'Ted Lasso' comedy series at Apple

Los Angeles, Oct 15 (PTI) Actor Jason Sudeikis is set to star in "Ted Lasso" comedy series, which has been green lit by Apple for its upcoming streaming service.

44-year-old actor will portray eponymous character, an idealistic all-American football coach, who, despite having soccer coaching experience at all, is hired to man an English football club.

Sudeikis will also write pilot episode, in collaboration with Bill Lawrence, as well as executive produce series, reported Deline.

Brendan Hunt, who co-starred Sudeikis in films such as "We're Millers" and "Horrible Bosses 2", will also feature in series as Coach Beard.

Lawrence and Jeff Ingold will also executive produce, while Liza Katzer will serve as co-executive producer.

Doozer Productions will produce project in association with Warner Bros. Television.