Brett Goldstein Hated 'Ted Lasso' at First—But His Secret Side Hustle Explains Everything
1. He is more than Roy Kent. While his angry, grunting shtick on *Ted Lasso* made him a legend, Goldstein originally turned down reading the script because he thought a "sunny comedy about a football coach" sounded terrible. He only caved after his agent begged him, and he ended up winning an Emmy.
2. The real Brett is a stand-up comedian. Before the fame, he was doing brutally honest, often dark sets in London pubs. His comedy special, *Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life*, is a raw, NSFW look at his actual personality.
3. He is a brilliant writer and producer. He didn't just act; he wrote some of the most iconic episodes of the show. In fact, he and his writing partner Joe Kelly are now behind the upcoming HBO series *Shrink*, expanding his creative empire.
4. He has a secret podcast. As the host of *Films To Be Buried With*, Goldstein interviews celebrities about the movies that would define their lives if they were about to die. It is a deeply philosophical, hilarious look at pop culture.
5. His next role is a superhero. He is set to voice 'Hercules' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's upcoming Disney+ series. Yes, the grumpy Premier League star is going full demigod, and fans are already calling it perfect casting.