Glen Powell is set to return to college in a new Hulu comedy series titled Chad Powers. The show follows the story of a disgraced college football quarterback who reinvents himself and joins another school's team. Powell, known for his roles in Anyone but You and the upcoming Twisters, co-created the series with Michael Waldron, the mastermind behind Loki and the next two Avengers movies.
The inspiration for Chad Powers came from an episode of ESPN+'s Eli's Places, where former NFL quarterback Eli Manning went incognito as a walk-on prospect named Chad Powers at Penn State. Powell and Waldron expressed their enthusiasm for college football and were captivated by Manning's portrayal, leading them to develop a comedic narrative around the character.
The show is a collaboration between 20th Television, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, ESPN, and Waldron's Anomaly Pictures. The pilot episode was co-written by Waldron and Powell, who will also serve as executive producers alongside Peyton and Eli Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, and Adam Fasullo.
Chad Powers revolves around Russ Holliday, a talented but troubled quarterback who adopts the persona of Chad Powers to join a struggling southern football team. The series has garnered unexpected popularity, with Eli Manning expressing his excitement to continue exploring the Chad Powers saga.
Powell, who previously portrayed a college athlete in Everybody Wants Some!!, is set to appear in Twisters and Hit Man later this year. Additionally, he has a documentary about the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels flying team scheduled for release on Amazon Prime Video this summer.
Waldron, known for his work on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Starz's Heels, began his career on Rick and Morty. The collaboration between Powell, Waldron, and the Manning brothers promises an engaging and entertaining series that delves into the world of college football.
