Jamie Tartt (doo doo doo doo doo doo) is back and he’s bringing with him an accessory we’re all obsessed with, right? On the latest episode of Ted Lasso, Phil Dunster’s co*cky, talented footballer Tartt has officially returned to Richmond, outfitted in the team’s official kit — as well as that headband I couldn’t take my eyes off of.
Now, his arrival received mixed reactions from those at the football club, ranging from disappointment to delight, but we just may have a new and improved Jamie. While I, for one, would binge-watch an entire season of him on Lust Conquers All, that moment at the end of Episode 2 when he steps back onto the pitch makes me smile a devious little smile every time. What a delicious moment to end the episode on. And while it was fun to watch dejected Jamie, I’m even more into trying-to-be-a-teammate Jamie.
I’m not saying the headband has magical powers, but now that he’s got it on, Jamie is apologizing to the group for being a twat, he’s willing to earn his spot back and show his fellow footballers he’s both working hard and deserves to be included, and he’s standing up for what’s right. He takes one for the team and tells Led Tasso to chill out, and it’s Jamie that stands up as the first non-Nigerian member of the team to cover up the Dubai Air logo on his jersey in solidarity with Sam. And the craziest part about it all is: he means it.
Maybe that session with Doctor Sharon really worked, maybe he’s a changed man who has truly learned his lesson, or maybe that headband simply has him seeing straight. It should also be stated: he looks hot with it on. He just does. It’s full England soccer player Jack Grealish vibes, so it doesn’t just feel authentic to who this character is…it also looks great. It’s a hot hairstyle made even hotter by the accessory.
But if one wanted to dive a little deeper than just the aesthetic (and if you don’t that’s fine too, job well done purely in the way it looks), the headband could symbolize a bit more for Jamie. It represents the fact that he’s getting his hair, his head, and his heart together, and making sure they all stay put in one (correct) place. Nothing will impact his vision for what’s truly important. This is not a reckless, freewheeling lad anymore. He knows he has to work hard, be nice, and mean it in order to not only stay employed but stay true to himself. I’m even intrigued by the choice to go for a shiny plastic version instead of the stretchy elastic kind.
Dunster has been excellent in his portrayal of Jamie this season, elevating both the co*ckiness and charm of the character while also injecting some genuine sensitivity and vulnerability that only makes the footballer funnier, sweeter, and yes, fitter. It would’ve been easy to write off Jamie Tartt and be annoyed with Ted for bringing him back. But because of Dunster’s performance, it feels right to trust him and root for him once again. Or hey, it could simply be all about the headband.
It represents the fact that he's getting his hair, his head, and his heart together, and making sure they all stay put in one (correct) place. Nothing will impact his vision for what's truly important. This is not a reckless, freewheeling lad anymore.
We're talking about Scouse and Mancunian, and it was the latter that Phil Dunster opted for when trying to capture Jamie Tartt's swagger in "Ted Lasso." If, like me, you only know Dunster's work from the show, it's a bit of a shock to hear him speak in interviews after watching his performance.
Character Analysis. Grew Up… in Manchester, England. Jamie does not come from a glamorous background, not having always lived the extravagant lifestyle he does now.
The eyebrow was cooked up between Nicky Austin, the makeup designer, and myself. It's a sort of hallmark of what you have when you're young — it's a cool, cool thing, like a bad-boy thing to have.
Certainly, Ted Lasso aficionados appreciate the fact that the Mancunian accent Dunster donned for the character was further developed this past season, resulting in fan favorites like “It's just poop-eh.
Jamie has his own chant that is based to the song "Baby Shark", a children's song that was popularized by a South Korean educational entertainment channel Pinkfong. David Beckham, Jack Grealish, Cristiano Ronaldo, Olivier Giroud are some of the many real life footballers on who Jamie is based on.
Emmy-nominated actress Juno Temple was born in the Hammersmith area of London, England, but spent three years performing with a heavy Essex accent for her role as Keeley Jones on Ted Lasso.
Oskinski told USA Today that the character of Zava was based on Eric Cantona from France, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and primarily, Zlatan Ibrahimović of Sweden, also a striker. The "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." actor read Ibrahimović's book and watched documentaries to prepare for the role of Zava, he said.
Bill Fellows as George Cartrick (season 2; guest season 1, 3), the former Richmond coach whom Ted replaced; later a panelist on Soccer Saturday, and Nate's replacement after he quits West Ham United.
Emmy-nominated actress Juno Temple was born in the Hammersmith area of London, England, but spent three years performing with a heavy Essex accent for her role as Keeley Jones on Ted Lasso.
The enthusiasm and natural charisma of the Mexican star are captivating, though what you may not know is that his whole character is based on a real-life footballer, fellow Mexican striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernández.
Jamie and Keeley have a strong emotional connection
Jamie's feelings never go away for Keeley which is made clear toward the end of season two when Jamie confesses to Keeley that he is still in love with her, but since she is with Roy, he apologizes for saying it and putting her in that position.
"What a cool thing, to have gotten to try loads of different haircuts and different bad clothing choices along the way." While the finale saw Jamie reconnecting with his abusive father -- now in rehab -- it's the relationships in and around the Richmond team that really helped shape his massive character change.
The basic uniform of Jamie Tartt, when he's not in his Richmond FC kit, is as follows: a baseball hat (with a logo), a hoodie or shirt with a vest over it (and a logo), a crossbody bag (with a logo), some athletic-type pants, and a flashy pair of kicks (with, of course, a logo).
Nick Mohammed, the actor who plays Nate Shelley, explained the reasons behind going for a pigment-free head of hair. The actor revealed that the hair colour of the character was a deliberate change in order to show the character's transformation.
"What a cool thing, to have gotten to try loads of different haircuts and different bad clothing choices along the way." While the finale saw Jamie reconnecting with his abusive father -- now in rehab -- it's the relationships in and around the Richmond team that really helped shape his massive character change.
The Manchester City player has claimed there is a practical purpose to them, too, keeping his boyband curtains in place while sprinting up and down the pitch at a recorded 34 km/h. "Do you know what it was actually? It was my headbands. I get my headbands from Amazon," Grealish said on Twitter.
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