Why Glen Powell Calls Filming Chad Powers “Incredibly Unique”

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At Thursday’s premiere, the Golden Globe nominee recalled working with real NFL athletes on the comedy co-developed with Michael Waldron.

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He shared the immersive feeling of stepping onto the Rose Bowl field, facing 6’7, 350-pound players charging at him with full force.

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Powell said the experience mirrored Russ Holliday’s second chance and the joy ex-players felt when suiting up again.

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He credited Eli and Peyton Manning for connecting him with Patrick Mahomes’ mentor Nic Shimonek and Titans coach Pat O’Hara.

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Chad Powers premieres Sept. 30 on Hulu, with Powell as Russ Holliday, disguising himself as the titular QB for a new chance.

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The pilot, co-written by Powell and Waldron, is based on an NFL Films and Omaha Productions sketch featured on ESPN+.

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