James Lance, best known for his role in Ted Lasso, stars in the new Midlake music video for “Days Gone By.” In the clip, Lance showcases some surprisingly impressive dance moves on city streets, bathed in beautiful early morning (or perhaps golden hour?) light.
“I saw Midlake play London’s Roundhouse in 2023,” Lance shared. “The communion between the band and the crowd was divine. The way Eric Pulido sang ‘Noble,’ their ode to McKenzie Smith’s boy, so tenderly tipped me over the edge. It was love. I thought, Trent Crimm, the character I play in Ted Lasso, would be a Midlake fan so I bought a merch T shirt for Trent to sport somewhere on the show. A little shout out… If you know Midlake, then you know, and Trent Crimm knows.
“A ripple of joy for Midlake fans and a friendship with McKenzie Smith began through voice notes on fatherhood, music and everything else. One day Midlake’s manager, Zach Hundley kindly invited me to a Willie Nelson concert where I met Taylor McFadden, our talented director of this video and I found myself welcomed into this community of sweethearts. I remember thinking I’ve met my people. This happened because of the love I felt swirling around The Roundhouse for a magical boy called Noble. This video is an invocation…a remembering to dance with the sun, and the moon and the skies.”
The track will be featured on the band’s forthcoming Sam Evian–produced LP A Bridge to Far, set to be released on November 7. Check out the music video below, and pre-order A Bridge to Far here.
