‘Chad Powers’: First Look At Glen Powell In Hulu Comedy Series Based On Eli Manning Sketch
deadline.comHulu has released a first look at Glen Powell in character for the comedy series Chad Powers. In the half-hour show, co-created and executive produced by Powell and Michael Waldron, when bad behavior nukes hotshot QB Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.
The comedy series is based on the sketch produced by NFL Films and Omaha Productions that aired on ESPN+ as part of the Eli’s Places series.
Manning serves as executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, and ESPN. Waldron, who co-wrote the pilot script with Powell, and Adam Fasullo are producing for Anomaly Pictures.
Powell is an executive producer under his production co-banner Brainstorm. Quentin Plair and Wynn Everett recently joined Chad Powers as series regulars.
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