Overview

• Powell said on Therapuss that he declined a party photo with an unnamed actor he described as having a "toxic" face after the person was recently canceled over "bad choices."
• He contrasted that situation with his show's redemption arc, calling his character "a guy who made a mistake," as coverage of his remarks prompted online guessing about the celebrity’s identity.
• Early reviews from outlets including Mashable, ClutchPoints and the Guardian praise Powell’s comedic performance and describe the series as a warm-hearted sports comedy.
• At the Rose Bowl premiere, Powell emphasized the show’s football authenticity, noting former NFL players joined on-field scenes and that executive producers Eli and Peyton Manning connected him with coaches Nic Shimonek and Pat O’Hara.
• Powell said Tom Cruise advised him on the prosthetic transformation that helps create the Chad Powers persona; the six-episode series, based on Eli Manning’s 2022 sketch, streams on Hulu starting Sept. 30.