Eli Manning's 'Chad Powers' Character to Star in New Hulu Comedy Series
Glen Powell to lead in series inspired by Manning's undercover football tryouts, co-created with Michael Waldron.
- Eli Manning's 'Chad Powers' character from ESPN+ docuseries 'Eli’s Places' is set to become a Hulu comedy series starring Glen Powell.
- Glen Powell will co-create, co-write, executive produce, and star in the series, with Michael Waldron also co-creating and executive producing.
- The series, inspired by Manning's undercover stint at Penn State football tryouts, follows a disgraced QB who disguises himself to join a struggling team.
- Eli and Peyton Manning will serve as executive producers through their Omaha Productions company, alongside other notable producers.
- The show aims to capture the spirit of college football fandom and the comedic potential of the Chad Powers character.