Last November, we learned that John Krasinski was named the Sexiest Man Alive 2024 by People Magazine Daily Mail It has been revealed that Glenn Powell and Pedro Pascal were asked to take the title but turned it down…
A hidden role, an amazing transformation
And perhaps Glenn Powell’s motivation for this refusal can be explained by his next series: Chad Powers. The star of Top Gun: Maverick plays Russ Holliday, an ex-guard whose misdeeds ruin his college career. To redeem himself, he disguises himself as Chad Powers, a fictional character trying to integrate into a football team in the southern United States.
The teaser reveals the actor in a wig and unrecognizable features and proudly proclaims, “Something important is waiting for me.“
This change in appearance echoes an episode of the show Eli’s Seats, where former New York Giants player Eli Manning disguised himself to break into the team. Glenn Powell, co-creator and executive producer of Michael Waldron (Locke), wanted to revisit the idea by diving into the comic world with a sports redemption backdrop.
A personal challenge for Glenn Powell
in the interview The Hollywood Reporter Last May, Powell admitted that the role was one of the most difficult of his career. He describes his character as follows:the worst boy“hidden under the mask”The most beautiful boy in the south“A comic contrast that required total immersion from the actor.
In a joint statement with Michael Waldron, Glenn Powell emphasized his love for college football: “When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the key to telling a fun and engaging story about this world.“Their ambition is to offer comedy in the style of Ted Lasso, produced by Eli and Peyton Manning.
Chad Powers also marks a turning point in Glenn Powell’s career. After the success of the romantic comedy Anyone But You and the blockbuster Twisters, he is taking on a radically different role that proves his versatility. With an intriguing teaser and a promising cast, Chad Powers promises to be a series that is both funny and exciting, offering another look behind the scenes of American football.
Chad Powers does not yet have an official broadcaster in France. But Hulu, which is owned by Disney, is all about making the series available on Disney+.
Source: Allocine
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