Owen Wilson: New Apple TV+ Comedy ‘Stick
- Apple TV+'s new sports comedy, Stick, starring Owen Wilson, is generating buzz and comparisons to the hit series Ted Lasso.
- Wilson acknowledged the similarities, telling radiotimes.com that they were a "natural thing," praising Ted Lasso's inspiring impact.
- While acknowledging some surface similarities, Stick creator jason keller maintains that the shows are "vrey different." He expressed admiration for Ted Lasso, calling it an inspiration.
Owen Wilson tees off in “Stick,” Apple TV+’s new sports comedy drawing early comparisons to “Ted Lasso.” This fresh series sees Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a man using golf and a new mentorship to begin again, dealing with divorce and new beginnings. The cast and crew acknowledge the parallels but underscore the show’s unique tone. Judy Greer, co-star, praised “Ted Lasso”.Creator Jason Keller distinguishes “Stick” from past successes. News Directory 3 has the exclusive on where the show will take both the stars and its audience. Discover what’s next for Wilson and the series.
Owen Wilson’s ‘Stick’ Sparks ‘Ted Lasso’ Comparisons
Apple TV+’s new sports comedy, Stick, starring Owen Wilson, is generating buzz and comparisons to the hit series Ted Lasso. The show centers on Pryce Cahill, played by wilson, who, amid a tough divorce, sees an opportunity for a new beginning when he encounters Santiago Wheeler (Peter Dager), a promising young golfer.
Wilson acknowledged the similarities, telling radiotimes.com that they were a “natural thing,” praising Ted Lasso‘s inspiring impact. Judy Greer, also a Stick co-star, noted that Ted Lasso provided comfort during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
While acknowledging some surface similarities, Stick creator jason keller maintains that the shows are “vrey different.” He expressed admiration for Ted Lasso, calling it an inspiration.
Keller emphasized that Stick has a different tone, set in a more realistic world compared to the “heightened, quirky reality” of Ted Lasso. The series delves into the emotional complexities of its characters, particularly Wilson’s Pryce Cahill.
“It seemed like people loved that show as there was something kind of unusual about that character – just no trace of bitterness,” Wilson said, referring to Ted Lasso. “I thought that was an unusual hero that really came at a time that people all over responded to.”
What’s next
Stick is available on Apple TV+ and promises a blend of sports comedy and personal drama as Cahill navigates his new role mentoring Wheeler while confronting his past.