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Hulu Unveils First ‘Chad Powers’ Trailer During College GameDay, Sets Sept. 30 Premiere

The character originated in Eli Manning’s viral ESPN stunt, with the Manning brothers on board as executive producers.

Overview

  • The trailer debuted Aug. 30 on ESPN’s College GameDay, offering the first full look at the disguise-driven football comedy.
  • Glen Powell stars as disgraced QB Russ Holliday, who adopts the prosthetic persona “Chad Powers” to walk on with the South Georgia Catfish.
  • The six half-hour episode season begins Sept. 30 on Hulu with a two-episode launch, followed by weekly Tuesday releases.
  • The series adapts Eli Manning’s undercover ‘Chad Powers’ bit from Eli’s Places, with Eli and Peyton Manning serving as executive producers.
  • Co-created and co-written by Powell with Michael Waldron and directed by Tony Yacenda, the show co-stars Steve Zahn, Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett and Frankie A. Rodriguez.