If you can’t quite put your finger on what other recent show you recognize her from, Hannah Waddingham has a recurring role on the Netflix series, “Sex Education.” She plays Sophia, one of Jackson Marchetti’s moms, a former competitive swimmer who pushes her son to pursue the same path. Sophia Marchetti is living vicariously through Jackson, the Moordale swim team’s superstar, not realizing the immense pressure she’s placing on him.
Waddingham appeared in four episodes during the dramedy’s first season, and six episodes in Season 2. In the third season, however, she was only able to film one episode because she was working on “Ted Lasso” at the same time. Her screen time was limited to the Season 3 finale, but Waddingham’s brief performance made an impact on Jackson’s story arc going forward.
Like “Ted Lasso,” “Sex Education” films in the United Kingdom, with locations across Wales and along its border with England. Hopefully, Waddingham will be able to hop over from London to film a scene or two in Season 4.
