Chad Powers: Glen Powell Stars in Hulu's New Comedy Series About Second Chances in College Football
Glen Powell stars in Hulu's new comedy series, Chad Powers, where he plays former college football player Russ Holliday. Russ's career was derailed by a costly mistake he made on the field eight years ago. Now, he seizes the opportunity to redeem himself by going undercover as Chad Powers and joining a college football team for a second chance at success. The trailer for the series was revealed during ESPN's College GameDay.
Chad Powers is a six-episode series set to premiere on September 30th, with two episodes airing on the first day. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly on Tuesdays. The show features a talented cast including Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, and Steve Zahn in various roles alongside Glen Powell as the lead character.
The series is co-created and executive produced by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, with Eli Manning also serving as an executive producer. Other executive producers include Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, and Ben Brown from Omaha Productions, as well as ESPN's Burke Magnus, Brian Lockhart, and Kati Fernandez. The show is produced by Anomaly Pictures, with Luvh Rakhe and Tony Yacenda as executive producers and director, respectively.
In addition to his acting role, Glen Powell is involved in the production of Chad Powers through his company, Barnstorm Productions. The series promises an entertaining and comedic take on second chances and the world of college football. Stay tuned for the premiere on Hulu to see how Chad Powers navigates his way back into the game and towards redemption.