Glen Powell is back in this Hulu show called Chad Powers, and he looks almost unrecognizable. You know him from Top Gun: Maverick and the upcoming Twisters, but he’s not the same guy here. People online are really talking about it.
So, Powell plays Russ Holliday. This guy was a college quarterback star, but now he’s past it and wants to get back in the spotlight. His plan? Become Chad Powers. Sounds simple, but Powell goes all out to become this character.
Think messy hair, a fake nose, and a mustache. He’s a completely different person. When fans saw the pictures, they went crazy online because they couldn’t believe how different he looked. Powell really commits.
Chad Powers is a mix of sports, comedy, and some awkward scenes. It’s a story about someone who is an underdog. Powell stars in it, but he also helped create it with Michael Waldron and NFL player Eli Manning. The show got its start from a bit on Manning’s ESPN+ series, Eli’s Places. Manning put on a disguise and went to Penn State football tryouts. Powell brings that same feel to the show.
Steve Zahn, Perry Mattfeld, and Toby Huss are also in it. They make the show funnier and more believable. There are even some heartfelt moments. Powell seems to really with the other actors.
Sure, it’s a comedy. But it’s also about second chances, growing up, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned. You’ll be cheering, laughing, and maybe even tearing up a bit.
Powell can do a lot of different roles, but this move into comedy is great. You can tell how much effort he put into this, from his look to his acting. He’s truly living the role.
