Believe it — Season 4 of Ted Lasso has officially begun production, Apple TV+ announced this week. That’s right, Coach Lasso, the show’s beloved mustachioed and mild-mannered namesake, who helped guide audiences through a global pandemic with optimism and humanity, is back on the football pitch.

Apple TV+ announced several new faces joining the cast of Ted Lasso season 4, including Faye Marsay ( Andor ), Abbie Hern ( My Lady Jane ), and Tanya Reynolds ( Sex Education ). Other new cast members include Jude Mack ( Mickey 17 ), Aisling Sharkey ( Jurassic World Dominion ), and newcomer Rex Hayes.

Jack Burditt has boarded Season 4 as executive producer under his new overall deal with Apple TV+. Sudeikis will executive produce in addition to starring. Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee and Bill Wrubel also executive produce. Goldstein is attached to write and executive produce along with Leanne Bowen.