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Glen Powell Says He Lost 'Glee' Sam Evans Role to Chord Overstreet, Then Became His Roommate

The recollection arrives as Powell returns to TV with Hulu's Chad Powers.

Overview

  • On the Therapuss podcast, Powell said he and Overstreet auditioned for Sam Evans and Overstreet booked the part.
  • Powell added they moved in together just as Overstreet's Glee tenure began, calling it wild to witness.
  • Overstreet went on to play Sam in more than 90 episodes across the show's six seasons.
  • Powell later appeared in Ryan Murphy's Scream Queens and in 2023 said they are developing a stage musical.
  • Powell's current slate includes Twisters, Hulu's Chad Powers premiering Sept. 30, and The Running Man set for theaters in November.