Overview

• Hulu will debut the first two episodes on Sept. 30, with new episodes streaming weekly on Tuesdays through Oct. 28.
• The series stars Glen Powell as disgraced QB Russ Holliday, who hides behind a prosthetic-heavy alter ego to walk on at a struggling program, expanding Eli Manning’s viral ESPN+ sketch; Eli and Peyton Manning executive produce and Eli appears.
• Early reactions trend positive for Powell’s dual performance and the show’s heart (TheWrap, Mashable, JoBlo), with at least one notable dissent criticizing its tone and characters (Time).
• Powell says filming incorporated former NFL players on the field, with coaching insights facilitated by Eli and Peyton Manning, including connections to Nic Shimonek and Titans assistant Pat O’Hara.
• Powell consulted Tom Cruise on how to make the prosthetic disguise believable, underscoring the show’s emphasis on practical makeup as a key plot device.