Hannah Waddingham Leads Action Series ‘Ride or Die’
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- Hannah Waddingham earned critical praise for her role as Suzanne Valadon in a 2000 London musical about Henri de Toulouse‑Lautrec, prompting a British newspaper to say she “deserves to be in a better musical.”
- Andrew Lloyd Webber selected Waddingham for his new musical “The Beautiful Game” after noting her ability to receive rave reviews even when a production is panned.
- Hannah Waddingham later gained global recognition as Rebecca Welton, the owner of AFC Richmond, in Apple TV’s hit series “Ted Lasso,” a soccer‑themed comedy.
- Hannah Waddingham is now starring in the upcoming action series “Ride or Die,” which she describes as her next career step.
- Joey and Gina’s Wedding was the improv dinner show where Waddingham performed early in her career, famously convincing some audience members they had crashed a real wedding.
Why it matters: Apple TV+ gains a proven star for its upcoming series, potentially boosting subscriber growth and ad revenue, while competitors lose a chance to attract her fan base.
