Which actor returns as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso season 4?

Brett Goldstein returns as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso season 4. Roy is a former professional footballer who becomes part of Richmond’s coaching staff after retiring as a player.

Goldstein has played Roy since the first season. The character is known for his blunt manner, gravelly voice, and intense loyalty, but the series gradually shows his emotional vulnerability and development as a coach and mentor.

For season 4, Goldstein also serves as a writer and executive producer. This gives him a creative role beyond acting and makes him one of the returning cast members with a direct writing connection to the new season.

Roy Kent is sometimes confused with Coach Beard, played by Brendan Hunt, or Leslie Higgins, played by Jeremy Swift. Rex Hayes is a season 4 newcomer, while Goldstein’s Roy is an established member of the Richmond coaching group.