Glen Powell Stars in Hulu Comedy Series Chad Powers Premiering September 30

The Hulu comedy series "Chad Powers," starring Glen Powell, premieres on September 30 and follows former college quarterback Russ Holliday, who disguises himself as the titular character to restart his football career after an unforgivable mistake cost him eight years prior. Inspired by a viral ESPN segment featuring Eli Manning, who also serves as an executive producer alongside his brother Peyton Manning, the show blends sports with comedic elements reminiscent of "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Tootsie." Powell, who co-created, co-wrote, and executive produces the six-episode series, portrays Russ/Chad navigating the challenges of his new identity while trying to redeem himself on the struggling South Georgia Catfish football team. The character Chad Powers was originally created by Eli Manning in his ESPN series "Eli's Places," where Manning went undercover in prosthetics at a college football tryout. The series explores themes of identity, redemption, and personal growth through a comedic lens, with a supporting cast including Steve Zahn as Coach Hudson, Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, and Frankie A. Rodriguez. The show is produced by several prominent figures including Michael Waldron and director Tony Yacenda, and combines sports culture with contemporary humor and character-driven storytelling.