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Chad Powers Premieres Tuesday on Hulu and Disney+ With Two Episodes

Adapted from Eli Manning’s viral sketch, the series leans on Glen Powell’s star power as critics split over its disguise conceit.

Overview

  • The six-episode sports comedy is co-created by and stars Glen Powell, with Michael Waldron as co-creator and Eli and Peyton Manning serving as executive producers.
  • Episodes 1 and 2 debut on Sept. 30, with new installments released weekly through an Oct. 28 finale after a Rose Bowl Stadium premiere on Sept. 25.
  • Powell plays disgraced quarterback Russ Holliday, who attempts a comeback by walking on to South Georgia’s team under the alias “Chad Powers.”
  • Early reviews are divided, with outlets like the Evening Standard and TV Insider praising the humor and Powell’s performance, while IndieWire and the Los Angeles Times question the prosthetics-driven premise and plausibility.
  • Launch promotion includes a Raising Cane’s tailgate pop-up screening in Torrance, and coverage notes the show’s nods to boosters, NIL dynamics and other facets of modern college football culture.