The release date for the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick and starring alongside Sydney Sweeney in the romantic comedy Anyone But You, Powell has a connection to sports that goes beyond acting, having been a multi-sport athlete and an all-state lacrosse player while attending Westwood High School in Austin, Texas.

As a versatile actor, comedy also has a special place in Powell's acting career, having starred in more than a handful of movies in the genre. After playing the charming but vulnerable Ben in Anyone But You alongside Sweeney, the actor then starred in the dark comedy Hit Man, where he played a college professor who went undercover as a mole.

Chad Powers Arrives On Hulu In Fall

Glen Powell Stars As A Washed-Out Quarterback With A Genius Plan

Powell's Hulu sports series, Chad Powers, now has a fall premiere date. The comedy series, which the star co-wrote with co-creator and executive producer Michael Waldron, is based on a viral video in which Eli Manning disguised himself as a quarterback to play for Penn State. Powell stars as disgraced quarterback Russ Holliday under the disguise of Chad Powers. ing him in the cast are Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd, Wynn Everett as Tricia, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny, and Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson.

Hulu now confirms that Powell's new sports series will arrive on the platform on September 30 in a new promo clip. Two episodes will debut on the premiere date and will then be followed by weekly episode releases. The clip features a before-and-after comparison of Powell as he taps into the comedic energy of Chad Powers. Check out the announcement below:

What This Means For Chad Powers

The New Glen Powell Sports Comedy Series Is One To Watch

The clip has effortlessly showcased Glen Powell's transformation in the sports comedy series, teasing a fun-filled viewing experience with the Twisters star in (almost) dual roles based on the character Manning invented for his EPSN+ docies Eli's Places. The series will not only appeal to sports fans, but also those who enjoy good comedy with some grit.

The previously released Chad Powers' official teaser offers a first look into Russ' plan as he goes back to the field to play in a struggling football team, pretending to be someone else. With a little bit of help from fake cheekbones and a wig, Russ becomes Chad Powers, giving himself and his career a fresh start, but since no plan is bulletproof, Russ will soon run into problems.

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