Overview

• Chad Powers is a half-hour sports comedy starring Glen Powell as a disgraced quarterback who disguises himself to join a struggling Southern football team.
• The series is based on a 2022 ESPN+ sketch featuring Eli Manning going undercover as a walk-on prospect at Penn State, with Manning also serving as an executive producer.
• Powell co-created, co-wrote, and executive produced the series alongside Michael Waldron, known for his work on Loki, with Tony Yacenda directing.
• The ensemble cast includes Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, and Steve Zahn, with Powell playing dual roles as Russ Holliday and Chad Powers.
• The show, produced by 20th Television and Omaha Productions, is set to debut on Hulu in fall 2025, aiming to capture the charm of offbeat sports comedies like Ted Lasso.