Chad Powers: All About the Sports Comedy Starring Glen Powell

Mar. 15, 2025

Glen Powell attends Charlize Theron’s Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) Block Party at Universal Studios Backlot on July 13, 2024 in Universal City, California ; Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning smiles before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium before the Toronto Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees on August 4, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Gwtty(2)

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Known for his charismatic performances inTop Gun: MaverickandTwisters,Glen Powellis embracing a total transformation for his new character in the upcoming Hulu comedy,Chad Powers.

From the plot to the cast, here’s everything we know so far aboutChad Powers, the upcoming sports comedy starring Glenn Powell.

What isChad Powersabout?

Eli Manning as “Chad Powers'' in his ESPN docuseries.ESPN/Youtube

ESPN/Youtube

Chad Powerstells the story of Holliday, a once-promising quarterback whose bad behavior derails his college football career. Eager for a second chance, he disguises himself as Powers and walks onto a floundering football team.

The official description reads: “When bad behavior nukes hotshot QB Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.”

IsChad Powersa true story?

Eli Manning as “Chad Powers” in his ESPN docuseries.ESPN/Youtube

To carry out the stunt, Manning hired a team of Hollywood makeup artists and underwent a transformation not so dissimilar from Powell’s. The former NFL quarterback donned a wig, mustache and facial prosthetics.

After the makeover, Manning jokingly looked in the mirror and practiced introducing himself as Chad Powers.

At the end of the walk-ons, the coach told the athletes that he did some background checks and “one of the guys has been disqualified,” adding that his “testing numbers were awful,” at which point the cameras shot to Manning looking devastated. “On top of that,” the coach continued, “We found out he was ineligible.”

Manning then stood in front of the other competing athletes and said, “I’m sorry,” as he began to take off his wig and prosthetics.

“I’m just a 41-year-old who just wants to play ball,” he said. “I’m just trying to get back out there.”

The men began to laugh and show visible shock at Manning’s reveal. He then said how much he enjoyed playing with the college students that day.

“I appreciate you letting me try out with y’all,” Manning said, adding that it was “a lot of fun.”

Who is in theChad Powerscast?

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When willChad Powersbe released?

Who is directingChad Powers?

Tony Yacenda attends the “Players” Tastemaker Screening at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on June 07, 2022 in West Hollywood.Jesse Grant/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty

Additionally, Eli and Peyton are also executive producers on the projects, continuing the legacy of Eli’s fictional character.

“The love for Chad Powers has surprised me in spectacular ways,” Eli said in a February 2024 statement, perDeadline. “I’m so excited to team up with my friends Glen Powell, Michael Waldron and Omaha Productions to continue to tell the Chad Powers story and see what he does next.”

What has Glen Powell said aboutChad Powers?

Glen Powell ttends the “Twisters” European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on July 08, 2024 in London, England.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Samir Hussein/WireImage

“I don’t know if I like you playing Chad Powers,” Eli joked. “Like, I’m Chad Powers.”

“Look, I’m not gonna try to outdo you, I’m really gonna try to honor your legacy, but this is what I do," Powell said.

Powell and Waldron shared their enthusiasm for the project in a joint February 2024 statement toDeadline.

“We’re both diehard college football fans,” the two 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.”

Where can I watchChad Powers?

Chad Powerswill be available for streaming exclusively on Hulu.

Is there a trailer forChad Powers?

There is no official trailer forChad Powersyet.

source: people.com