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Glen Powell Discusses 'Chad Powers' with NFL Alumni
Glen Powell talked about making his new show, 'Chad Powers.'
In the show, he plays a football player named Russ Holliday who disguises himself as 'Chad Powers'.
He mentioned how fun it was to work with real former NFL players on the show.
These players, some of whom weighed around 350 pounds, were part of the exciting football scenes.
Glen explained how they were able to connect and play with them on the field.
He also mentioned the help of famous NFL players like Eli and Peyton Manning, as well as Nic Shimonek and Pat O'Hara.
'Chad Powers' is set to begin airing on Hulu on September 30th.
Glen Powell discussed filming 'Chad Powers' with former NFL players.
He described the experience as immersive and special.
Powell co-created the series with Michael Waldron.
The show's concept is based on a sketch from 'Eli’s Places'.
'Chad Powers' premieres September 30 on Hulu.
- Who
- Glen Powell
- What
- Discussed Chad Powers and working with former NFL players.
- Where
- Rose Bowl in Pasadena
- When
- September 26, 2025
- Why
- To promote Chad Powers series
Key facts
- Actor
- Glen Powell
- TV Series
- Chad Powers
- Premiere Date
- September 30
- Platform
- Hulu
- NFL Connections
- Eli and Peyton Manning
Quotes
Glen Powell
The actor and co-creator of the series.
“But it felt very much like Chad Powers in the fact that Russ Holliday is getting a second chance to be on that field, these guys got to put on pads and be back on that field with me.”
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“Because they also had former NFL players playing with us, putting on pads. Guys that are 350, 6’7, sprinting at me with everything they got.”
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