The Surprising Story Of How Hannah Waddingham's 'Shame Nun' Performance Led To Her Ted Lasso Role

Hannah Waddingham at a SAG-Aftra event earlier this month

Of all the roles that might have influenced Hannah Waddingham’s casting in Ted Lasso, we would not have put our money on her brief-but-memorable Game Of Thrones character.

The British actor and all-round national treasure played Rebecca Welton, owner of the AFC Richmond football club, in all three seasons of Ted Lasso.

But before landing her Emmy-winning role in the feel-good comedy, fans of Game Of Thrones will remember Hannah as Septa Unella...