Welsh Actor Rex Hayes Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 as Siobhan
Rex Hayes, an actor from Cardiff, has joined the cast of Ted Lasso for its fourth season, where Ted takes on the role of coach for AFC Richmond’s women’s team, The Lady Greyhounds. In this season, Hayes portrays Siobhan, the twin sister of Niamh (Aisling Sharkey), highlighting a storyline centered around sibling rivalry. Since becoming a fan in 2020, Hayes has found the experience to be 'surreal.' Having played football in his youth, he transitioned to drama school at age 12. His audition included a football skills tape, which received favorable feedback. Hayes attributes his success to their Welsh roots and plans to attend the Eisteddfod in Llantwd to support their mother. The new season debuts on Apple TV+ on 5 August, featuring Faye Marsay, Abbie Hern, Jude Mack, and Tanya Reynolds.
Key facts
- Rex Hayes joins Ted Lasso Season 4 as Siobhan, twin sister of Niamh.
- Season 4 features Ted returning from Kansas to coach AFC Richmond's women's team, The Lady Greyhounds.
- Hayes has played football from a young age, including at Heath Park and school lunchtimes.
- Hayes gave up football training at 12 to attend drama school.
- Hayes auditioned with a tape of football skills made in a London park.
- Hayes credits Welsh-language school and Eisteddfod for their success.
- Hayes will attend the Eisteddfod in Llantwd (Llandudoch) to support their mother.
- New series premieres on Apple TV+ on 5 August.
- New cast includes Faye Marsay, Abbie Hern, Jude Mack, and Tanya Reynolds.
- Hayes' character is Irish, not Welsh.
Entities
Artists
- Rex Hayes
- Aisling Sharkey
- Hannah Waddington
- Brett Goldstein
- Jason Sudeikis
- Faye Marsay
- Abbie Hern
- Jude Mack
- Tanya Reynolds
Institutions
- Ted Lasso
- AFC Richmond
- Apple TV+
- S4C
- Eisteddfod
- BBC
Locations
- Cardiff
- Wales
- Kansas
- London
- Heath Park
- Llantwd (Llandudoch)
- Pembrokeshire