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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.
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