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Glen Powell Says He Isn’t Pursuing Superhero Casting, Cites Chad Powers’ Dual-Identity Lens

The actor signals a preference for underdog stories, using Chad Powers to explore superhero-style duality.

Overview

  • He told Collider he is not actively seeking MCU or DCU roles and is not chasing any specific character.
  • He described Chad Powers as conceived with a Batman/Bruce Wayne–type split between a public persona and a hidden self.
  • He said he connects more with ordinary-hero, man-against-the-system narratives than with characters who become super.
  • He next stars in The Running Man, slated to open in U.S. theaters on November 14, 2025.
  • The Direct reported he disagreed with an Avengers: Doomsday writer’s suggested MCU role for him, while other commentary has floated Nova even as plans for that project have reportedly been halted.