Glen Powell’sRunning Manremakehas been steadily building out its ensemble over the last few weeks, but another of his upcoming projects just got a major update. On hispersonal Instagram, Michael Waldronrevealed thatChad Powers, the upcoming football series which he wrote along with Powell, has officially wrapped filming.The first image showing Powell as the titular characterdropped at the end of August, and fans were taken aback at how much different he looked than any of his prior roles. The upcoming Hulu series will see theTop Gun: Maverick,Hit Man, andTwistersstar sport a thin mustache with long, flowing blonde hair, a fair cry from his five o’clock stubble and neatly trimmed mane we’ve seen in most of his prior roles.
Michael Waldrongot his start writing one episode ofRick and Morty, the hit comedy series that’s streaming on Hulu, Max, and Netflix, but his first big break came when he penned the script forLoki, one of the first Marvel Disney+ series. Waldron then continued his Marvel partnership when he served as the scribe forDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, theBenedict Cumberbatch-led sequel film which seesElizabeth Olsenstep into the role of the feature villain, as Scarlet Witch. Waldron is also the creator of both seasons ofHeels, the wrestling drama starringStephen AmellandAlexander Ludwigwhichbegan streaming on Netflix over the summer. Waldron had previously been attached to writeAvengers: The Kang DynastyandAvengers: Secret Wars, but he departed both projects and was replaced byChristopher MarkusandStephen McFeely.
Glen Powell Is a Bona Fide Movie Star
Glen Powell’s stardom has exploded to new levels in the last few years, with his role inTop Gun: Maverickputting him on the map like never before. He followed up his success in theTom Cruise-led legacy sequel with his role oppositeSydney SweeneyinAnyone But You, the hit romantic comedy that earned more than $220 million at the worldwide box office. He also starred oppositeAdria Arjonain the Netflix Original flick,Hit Manearlier this year before topliningTwisters, which is one of the 10 highest-grossing movies of the year at the worldwide box office.
Chad Powershas completed production but does not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watchPowell inTwisters, which is now available on VOD.
Chad Powers
Chad Powers is a 2025 comedy series following Chad, an awkward yet determined middle-aged man who decides to reinvent himself as a college football quarterback. With no real experience and plenty of enthusiasm, Chad navigates the challenges of being the oldest freshman on campus, blending humor with heart as he chases his unlikely dream.
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