Glen Powell’s new TV show makes up for the (twice) rejection by this 18-year-old cult drama series
Summary
- Glen Powell stars in Hulu TV show
Chad Powers
. - Powell auditioned twice for
Friday Night Lights
but I didn’t get the role either time. - Powell’s football skills from
Top Shooter: Maverick
will shine in
Chad Powers
.
Glen PowellHis acting career continues to flourish, as he is set to join the main cast of an upcoming Hulu television series similar to a show he auditioned for nearly 20 years ago. Powell has appeared in several major films over the past two years, and his fame continues to grow over time. From the sequel to the action drama Top Shooter: Maverick to the romantic comedy Everyone except youPowell has starred in hits like all over the world. However, as he is on the verge of becoming a full-fledged movie star, Powell returns to the small screen in Chad Powers.
In addition to the leading role in
Chad Powers
Glen Powell also serves as executive producer of the series and co-wrote the pilot episode with Michael Waldron.
Chad Powers is an upcoming Hulu TV show starring Powell as Russ Holliday. Russ, a college football quarterback, gets into trouble and decides to disguise himself to play for a struggling Southern football team that calls itself “Chad Powers.” Powell’s character acts as their savior, but a lie can only help so far. The series is based on the character Chad Powers in Eli Manning’s EPSN+ documentary series Eli’s Places. Manning will also serve as executive producer of Chad PowersAlong with his brother Peyton Manning, he watches Powell as he delves into the world of football.
Glen Powell’s Chad Powers Show makes up for missed Friday Night Lights appearance
Powell auditioned twice for “Friday Night Lights”
Some may not know this, but Glen Powell previously auditioned not once, but twice for Friday Night Lights and was cancelled both times. The sports drama aired from 2006 to 2011 and is considered by some to be one of the best TV shows of all time. So, if you miss the lead role in Friday Night Lights would undoubtedly be a failure. But with Chad Powers (a series about football) comes, maybe Powell can recover from what he lost. The newer show will probably move more towards comedy than Friday Night Lights but Powell will finally get to play a football player.
Although Glen Powell has both
Friday Night Lights
Audition, it was certainly not due to a lack of athleticism, as his participation in
Top Shooter: Maverick
s legendary football scene on the beach.
Accordingly People, Powell first auditioned for the role of Tim Riggins in Friday Night Lights, a role that ultimately went to Taylor Kitsch. Powell was apparently not deterred and later auditioned for JD McCoy in season 3, but the producers again rejected him and gave the role to Jeremy Sumpter. Things ultimately worked out well for Powell, as he played the role of Chad in Scream Queens on Fox. Powell’s impressive filmography (with his latest Twisters) has served him well.
Powell played the Executioner in Top Gun: Maverick
Although Glen Powell failed his two Friday Night Lights Audition, it was certainly not due to a lack of athleticism, as his participation in Top Shooter: Maverickiconic football scene on the beach. Powell demonstrated his football skills with ease in the 2022 film. Now Powell will play a college quarterback in Chad Powersand the Super shooter The beach scene in the sequel shows that he has what it takes to portray a football player.
Source: People
