In the initial teaser trailer for Hulu’s Chad Powers, we see actor Glen Powell taking on a clandestine role.
Famous for his role in Anyone but You, Powell slips into the character of Russ Holliday—a quarterback who, after a series of misbehaviors, ruins his college career. Holliday then adopts a fictitious persona and joins a struggling football team in the South.
The teaser trailer reveals Holliday, donned in a wig, making his grand entrance onto the team. “I got something coming up,” he quips, hinting at his disguised identity and the significant events to follow.
The hilarious series takes inspiration from an episode of ESPN+’s Eli’s Places, where former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning went incognito as a walk-on prospect named Chad Powers at Penn State. Powell not only shines as the star of the show but also wears the hat of its co-creator and executive producer, working alongside Loki’s Michael Waldron.
The brief teaser served as the first individual glimpse of the forthcoming project, supplementing a two-minute preview of Hulu and Disney+’s lineup released in November.
When the launch of Chad Powers was announced in February, Powell and Waldron released a joint statement. Expressing their passion for college football, they said, “When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world. We’re excited to be part of this team, and can’t wait to get Chad in the game. Think fast, run fast.”
The lead star from Twisters opened up about his journey of transforming into Chad Powers for the Ted Lasso-style Hulu comedy series, produced by Eli and Payton Manning. In a cover story for The Hollywood Reporter published in May, he confessed that the role was one of the most challenging he’s ever taken on.
He gave a sneak peek into his character by saying, “He’s like the worst dude on the planet who puts on the mask of the most genial southern guy you’ve ever seen.”
FAQs
Who is Glen Powell?
Glen Powell is an actor known for his role in Anyone but You. He stars as Russ Holliday in Hulu’s Chad Powers.
What is the premise of Chad Powers?
Chad Powers is a comedy series where the protagonist, Russ Holliday, disguises himself and joins a struggling football team in the South after his college career ends due to bad behavior.
What is the inspiration behind the series?
The series is inspired by an episode of ESPN+’s Eli’s Places, where former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning went undercover as a walk-on prospect named Chad Powers at Penn State.
Who are the creators of the show?
Besides starring in it, Glen Powell co-created and executive-produced the show with Loki’s Michael Waldron.
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