<figure class="wp-caption alignleft" id="attachment_171735" style="width: 350px;"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-171735">CHAD POWERS – “6TH QUARTER” – On the eve of the biggest game of the season, the truth about Chad Powers threatens to emerge. (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)
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Based on the viral alter ego created by Eli Manning, Chad Powers follows a disgraced college football player who reinvents himself to get back on the field. It’s a major turnaround both on and off the field, as he disguises his real identity, enrolls at a new school, and gives himself another shot at the game, but it requires a dramatic transformation to pull it off.

Glen Powell Leads An About Face On And Off Screen

Beyond stepping into the lead role, Glen Powell is also a driving force behind the series as a producer, co creator, and writer. Powell was hands on in nearly every aspect of the project, guiding a creative transformation that shaped everything from the tone and storytelling to how Chad himself looks on screen. His creative input ensured that the prosthetics and disguise weren’t just a gimmick but a meaningful part of the story.

About Face: Transforming Into Chad Powers

To avoid being recognized, the character undergoes a major physical transformation, which means Glen Powell spends plenty of time in the makeup chair having prosthetics applied. It’s a true about face for the actor, fully embracing the disguise and reinvention that define the role. While some actors find that process tedious, Powell said during a press conference promoting the series that he’s actually enjoyed it so far.

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A Sports Story With A Comedic Twist

While Chad Powers centers on football, the series isn’t just about the game. It blends comedy, heart, and underdog determination, a mix that gives it broad appeal beyond sports fans. Glen Powell has said the series aims to bring back the fun, big hearted tone of classic sports comedies while also exploring themes of second chances and change of direction. That combination makes the show both entertaining and emotionally grounded, setting it apart from other sports stories on television.

Chad Powers is currently streaming on Hulu.

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