Summary
Glen Powell’s acting career continues to flourish as he is set to headline the cast of an upcoming Hulu TV series that is similar to one show he auditioned for almost 20 years ago.Powell has appeared in multiple big films over the course of the past two years or so,and his stardom only continues to grow as time passes. From the action drama sequelTop Gun: Maverickto the rom-comAnyone But You, Powell is starring in hits left and right. However, as he is on the precipice of being a full-blown movie star,Powell is returning to the small screen inChad Powers.
Aside from starring inChad Powers, Glen Powell is also serving as an executive producer on the series and co-wrote the pilot episode with Michael Waldron.
Chad Powersis anupcoming Hulu TV showstarring Powell as Russ Holliday. Russ, a college football quarterback, finds himself in hot water and consequently decides to disguise himself to play for a struggling Southern football team, going by the name, “Chad Powers.” Powell’s character acts as their savior, but there’s only so far one lie can go. The series isbased on the Chad Powers character in Eli Manning’s EPSN+ docuseriesEli’s Places.Manning will also be an executive producer onChad Powers, alongside his brother, Peyton Manning, watching over as Powell dives into the world of football.
Powell Auditioned For Friday Night Lights Twice
Some may not know this, butGlen Powell previously auditioned not once, but twice forFriday Night Lightsand got shut down both times. The sports drama aired from 2006 to 2011 and is regarded by some as one ofthe best TV shows ever made. So, missing out on starring inFriday Night Lightswould undoubtedly be a bummer. However, withChad Powers(a series revolving around football) coming up, perhaps Powell can recover from what he lost. The newer show will likely lean more into comedy thanFriday Night Lightsdid, but Powell will finally get to play a football player.
Even though Glen Powell failed his twoFriday Night Lightsauditions, it certainly wasn’t because of a lack of athleticism, as proven by his involvement inTop Gun: Maverick’s iconic football scene on the beach.
According toPeople,Powell first auditioned for the role of Tim Riggins inFriday Night Lights,a part that ultimately went to Taylor Kitsch. Evidently not being deterred, Powell later tried out for J.D. McCoy in season 3, but the producers turned him down again and gave the role to Jeremy Sumpter. Things ultimately turned out okay forPowell as he went on to star as Chad inScream Queenson Fox. Plus, Powell’s impressive filmography (with his latest beingTwisters) has served him well.
3 Huge Movies You Forgot Glen Powell Was In
Glen Powell is a bonified movie star at this point in his career, but there are a few big movies you probably forgot he was in before his recent successes.
Powell Starred As Hangman In Top Gun: Maverick
Even thoughGlen Powellfailed his twoFriday Night Lightsauditions, it certainly wasn’t because of a lack of athleticism, as proven by his involvement inTop Gun: Maverick’s iconic football sceneon the beach. Powell demonstrated his football prowess in the 2022 movie with ease. Now, Powell will play a college quarterback inChad Powers, and theTop Gunsequel’s beach scene shows that he has what it takes to portray a football player.
Top Gun: Maverick
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Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel to the 1986 original film starring Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a top-tier pilot in the Navy. Thirty years after the original film’s events, Maverick is asked to head up a section of the TOP GUN program to embark on a dangerous mission. Things become personal when the program includes the son of Maverick’s late friend, forcing him to confront his past.
