Glen Powell just pulled off the greatest disappearing act since your phone charger went missing. In the first teaser trailer for his upcoming Hulu comedy series Chad Powers, Glen looks so different you’ll be squinting at the screen like, “Is that really him, or did I accidentally start watching Undercover Boss?”
Plot Twist, But Make It Sports
Premiering on December 26, Hulu gave us a late holiday gift: a sneak peek into the life of Chad Powers. Here’s the lowdown: Glen Powell plays Russ Holliday, a college football superstar whose bad decisions send his career down the drain faster than a fumbled ball. But Russ isn’t one to sit on the bench. Nope! He slaps on a disguise and reinvents himself as Chad Powers, the “totally chill dude” who saunters onto a struggling Southern football team. Think Tootsie, but with way more touchdowns.
Meet the Dream Team
This show isn’t just a one-man touchdown. Glen teamed up with Michael Waldron (yes, the guy who helped bring us Loki) to create this comedy touchdown, with none other than Eli Manning helping out as an executive producer. If you’re wondering, “Wait, Eli Manning? As in the quarterback guy?” Yep. The very same. Turns out, throwing comedy gold is his second-best skill after throwing actual footballs. The concept is based on Eli’s ESPN+ sketch, which means we’re in for some pigskin-powered hilarity.
Joining Glen on this wild ride is Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd, Wynn Everett as Tricia, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny, and Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson. If this lineup doesn’t scream “sports sitcom shenanigans,” I don’t know what does.
Hulu is Winning Big
Lately, Hulu’s been renewing shows like it’s Oprah handing out cars: “You get a season! You get a season! Everybody gets a season!” Chad Powers is set to premiere in 2025, giving us just enough time to prep our popcorn, rehearse our touchdown dances, and wonder how Glen Powell looks so good, even in a fake mustache.
So mark your calendars, Chad Powers is about to make your 2025 one hilarious game to remember!
