Before Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham Appeared On A Live-Action DC Comics Series
Before getting ownership of AFC Richmond as Rebecca in Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham played a role in a short-lived DC TV series set in the DC universe.
Before Hannah Waddingham became the beloved Rebecca Welton in the popular Apple TV series Ted Lasso, she appeared on a lesser-known live-action DC Comics series titled Krypton. The show, which aired on Syfy from 2018 to 2019, featured Hannah as Jax-Ur, a Kryptonian who previously appeared in Superman comics as a villainous scientist who allied with the evil General Zod.
Jax-Ur's role on Krypton differed from her comic book counterpart, as she chose to side with the Resistance against Zod, becoming a key figure in the battle against the villain who had traveled from the future to rule Krypton. Despite her opposition to Zod, Jax-Ur remained a morally complex and ruthless character. Waddingham's experience on Krypton preceded her role in Ted Lasso and was likely a significant factor in her decision to prioritize her family over her career.
The show's short run and low viewership led to its cancellation just two days after the second season finale, and Waddingham never had the chance to reprise her role as Jax-Ur in any future seasons.
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