Chad Powers: What Is the Glen Powell Series Based On?

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by GQ (@gq) Glen Powell is about to have a very busy fall. On September 30, his new sports comedy series, Chad Powers, drops on Hulu. It’s based on a 2022 prank that Eli Manning pulled for an episode of his docuseries, Eli’s Places. Manning put on a disguise and tried out as a walk-on quarterback for Penn State under the pseudonym, “Chad Powers.” Then, in November, Glen stars in the remake of The Runni…

'Oh S---, Eli Manning Likes This:' Chad Powers' Co-Creator Explained Why It Was Important To Have The NFL Star Heavily Involved In His Show With Glen Powell

Chad Powers co-creator Michael Waldron explains why it was so important to have Eli Manning involved with the new Hulu series starring Glen Powell.

Chad Powers: What Is the Glen Powell Series Based On?

In Chad Powers, Glen Powell plays Russ Holliday, a disgraced college quarterback trying to reinvent himself with a Southern football team. The idea isn’t new. After all, there are many underdog stories of people trying to rise to the top while learning valuable life lessons along the way. But this Hulu show is specifically inspired by a viral ESPN+ skit starring NFL star Eli Manning, who went undercover at a Penn State tryout. Chad Powers will p…