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Chad Powers’ Creators Say Season 2 Depends on Viewer Demand as Finale Nears

Adapted from Eli Manning’s viral sketch, the Hulu series pairs heavy prosthetics with meticulous football coaching to sell its incognito‑quarterback premise.

Overview

  • Co-creators Glen Powell and Michael Waldron say they will pursue a second season only if audiences respond strongly, with Powell adding he will always make time to return.
  • Season 1 releases on Tuesdays on Hulu, with the finale scheduled for Oct. 28.
  • The disguise required a daily 1–1.5 hour application using multi-piece facial prosthetics, with the production cycling through roughly 250 individual pieces over the shoot.
  • Makeup designers consulted with writers on what prosthetic mishaps were plausible, acknowledging some on-screen gags are exaggerated for comedy.
  • Recent reviews praise the football realism and Powell’s on-field work while questioning aspects of plausibility and the show’s tonal balance.