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Hulu Releases Teaser for Glen Powell's Football Comedy 'Chad Powers'

The series, co-created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, reimagines Eli Manning's viral sketch and is set to premiere in fall 2025.

  • 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.
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