Glen Powellhas become one of Hollywood’s go-to leading men, with roles inTwisters,Hit ManandAnyone But You.And now, the formerScream Queensstar is returning to the small screen, as the star in Hulu’s upcoming half-hour comedy, Chad Powers.
A teaser trailer for the series, which Powell co-created and co-wrote withLoki’s Michael Waldron, dropped over the weekend ahead of its premiere in Fall 2025.
The 15-second clip offers a glimpse of Powell’s role as Russ Holliday, a college quarterback who sees his NFL dreams derailed due to his bad behavior. Desperate for a comeback, he dons facial prosthetics and a wig to disguise himself as new player Chad Powers, walking onto a struggling Southern football team for a second chance at fame.
Glen Powell as ‘Chad Powers’.Hulu
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“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world," Powell and Waldron said in a joint statement whenChad Powerswas announced back in February. “We’re excited to be part of this team, and can’t wait to get Chad in the game. Think fast, run fast.”
Both Eli and Peyton will serve as executive producers onChad Powers, along with Powell, Waldron, ESPN and others. The series also stars Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson, Wynn Everett as Tricia, Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd and Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny.
“I got something coming up,” Powell says in the teaser. “Something kinda big.”
Glen Powell in ‘Chad Powers’.Hulu
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Powell has a busy 2025 ahead of him. TheSet It Upalum will star in Edgar Wright’sThe Running Man,a new version of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film, both adapted from the Stephen King novel of the same name. Powell is also slated to appear in the thrillerHuntingtonoppositeMargaret Qualley,Topher GraceandEd Harris.
ButChad Powersjust might be the highlight for Powell, who toldThe Hollywood Reporterback in May that the role was “one of the hardest he’s ever attempted.”
“He’s like, the worst dude on the planet who puts on the mask of the most genial southern guy you’ve ever seen,” Powell said, noting he’d consulted with formerTop Gun: MaverickcostarTom Cruiseabout prosthetics after the action star’s role inTropic Thunder.
source: people.com
