DEADLINE:What did you think about the finale?
Was this the first time you saw it finished?
DUNSTER: It was, yes, it was.
Phil Dunster in “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV+.Apple TV+
I actually forgot about it if Im honest.
I was watching, and I was like, oh my god, is that what happens?
When Richmond won, I was like, oh, I thought that we didnt win at the end.
Brett Goldstein and Phil Dunster in “Ted Lasso.”Apple TV+
Then we go on to see what Man City did, and I was, alright.
It was very melancholic, very emotional for sure.
DEADLINE:Are you okay with Roy as the new manager of AFC Richmond?
DEADLINE:Jamie and Roys bromance was a main arc in the final season.
DUNSTER: Its funny because it ended with the resolution of it.
DUNSTER: Yeah, thats true.
I think Brett [Goldstein] would probably beat me in a fight.
So Im quite happy to leave it to the imagination.
DEADLINE:We got a little glimpse of Jamie and his father who appeared to have reconciled.
How did that happen?
These are two people who have had a very difficult past, and they are trying.
James, who is Jamies dad, is trying by turning up to the rehab.
Jamie is trying by being there to see his dad.
Its starting an old relationship anew.
Its just further character development.
DEADLINE:Last season, the team was seen rehearsing a dance to NSYNCs Bye Bye Bye.
The Season 3 finale featured another musical number to So Long, Farewell.
DUNSTER: Well, they had choreographers come in, they didnt trust us, thats for sure.
DUNSTER: Yeah, thats the best right?
Ive watched it back and went, ah, I wish Id done that a little better.
But I wanted to show that Jamie is not just taking on advice.
Hes also really truly listening and wanting to better himself through the teachers that are around him.
Its quite a fun, silly way of doing it.
But yeah, I went back and watched what Jason did [in Season 1].
This time, he stuffed extra money in.
Was this him trying to pay back for having been a jerk?
There was also the book that Ted had given Jamie that we assumed he had discarded.
DUNSTER: Yeah, there are loads.
You look back, and youre like, wow, thats wild.
I sometimes wonder if hes just adding in scenes that can make it to that point.
Its stuff like when he wishes at 11:11.
He says, Make a wish.
I wished for that 30 seconds ago.
There are callbacks all throughout, lots of moments.
DEADLINE:Letstalk a bit about Jamies evolution from prick to hero.
Which one was more fun to play?
DUNSTER: I think the prick is fun because you get to say the things you wouldnt normally say.
DEADLINE:What is your favorite Jamie line?
DUNSTER: Probably poop-eh.
DEADLINE:How did that come about?
Was it supposed to be pronounced like that or did you improvise that?
And I was just doing what I could to put him off, being the idiot that I am.
DEADLINE:What was the final scene that you did together as a cast?
Did you do anything special after that?
Theyve put all of this footage together of us as a team throughout the last three seasons.
So a lot of that is real behind-the-scenes footage.
That was the last shot we did, us all looking at the TV screen.
It was a special day.
DEADLINE:Do you believe that this is the end ofTed Lasso?
DUNSTER: What I feel is, if it is, good.
How often do people sing the Baby Shark song when they see you?
How did that come about?
Did you have any say that that would be Jamies third song?
it happens a lot in America, I think people enjoy singing it here.
But that came about because they just needed a song for Jamie.
Its the most viewed video of all time which is a searing indictment on humanity, frankly.
But yes, its pretty cool that we got it.
DEADLINE:I mentioned the visit to the White House.
What has been the highlight of your experience on or around the show?
DUNSTER: It was incredible for sure.
And it was something that was not expected.
That was a really wonderful moment that we could enjoy together.
We love football, and to get to see the Chelsea and Leicester game was amazing.
But theres a moment at the end of season one when we wrapped, it was the last scene.
Everyone circled around Jason, and it was the last time it was just our show.
Were so proud now that its out there, and it belongs to everybody.
And that was a really special moment where it was total and utter love in that circle.
