Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Glen Powell's 'Chad Powers' Set to Premiere on Hulu
Get ready for 'Chad Powers,' a new comedy series starring Glen Powell!
The show comes from an idea by Eli Manning.
Glen Powell plays Russ Holliday, a football player who had a bad ending to his college career because of how he behaved.
To make a comeback, he pretends to be a new player named Chad Powers and joins a bad college football team.
It’s on Hulu starting September 30, with new episodes every week.
The show is co-created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron.
Glen Powell stars in the Hulu comedy series 'Chad Powers,' inspired by an Eli Manning sketch.
Powell plays Russ Holliday, a quarterback seeking a comeback after his career ended due to negligence.
Holliday disguises himself as Chad Powers to join a struggling Southern football team.
The series, created by Powell and Michael Waldron, will premiere on Hulu on September 30.
The show is produced by 20th Television, Anomaly Pictures, ESPN and Omaha Productions, directed by Tony Yacenda.
- Who
- Starring Glen Powell, inspired by Eli Manning's skit.
- What
- A comedy series about a former college quarterback.
- When
- Premiering September 30 on Hulu, with weekly episodes every Tuesday.
- Where
- Set in the world of Southern College football.
- Why
- To tell the Chad Powers story and show a quarterback's journey.
- Show Title
- Chad Powers
- Starring
- Glen Powell
- Premiere Date
- September 30
- Network
- Hulu
- Based on
- Eli Manning's skit
- Creator
- Glen Powell and Michael Waldron
- Director
- Tony Yacenda