{"id":2041026,"date":"2025-09-22T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2041026"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:11:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:11:00","slug":"the-time-glen-powells-chad-powers-co-creator-said-people-would-think-the-premise-is-a-piece-of-s-t-and-why-he-was-ok-with-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-time-glen-powells-chad-powers-co-creator-said-people-would-think-the-premise-is-a-piece-of-s-t-and-why-he-was-ok-with-that\/","title":{"rendered":"The Time Glen Powell\u2019s Chad Powers Co-Creator Said People Would Think The Premise Is \u2018A Piece Of S&#8211;t,\u2019 And Why He Was OK With That"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Hulu<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After last year\u2019s summer movie season, it seemed like Glen Powell was a certified movie star. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/despite-people-thinking-rom-coms-171824981.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Anyone but You was a rare rom-com hit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em>Anyone but You<\/em> was a rare rom-com hit<\/a> at the box office, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/hit-man-dominating-netflix-streamer-012201249.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hit Man did solid numbers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em>Hit Man <\/em>did solid numbers<\/a> on streaming, and <em>Twisters<\/em> seemed to affirm the Texas-born actor as one of Hollywood\u2019s most exciting leading men. Everyone was wondering what Powell would do next. When it was announced that it would be a streaming show called <em>Chad Powers <\/em>with a silly premise, there were a lot of naysayers. However, according to one of the co-creators of the show, this is what made the venture so exciting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a recent profile for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gq.com\/story\/glen-powell-on-what-makes-a-modern-leading-man?\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:GQ;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">GQ<\/a>, Powell opened up about his growing status in Hollywood, as well as his upcoming projects like <em>Chad Powers<\/em>. The premise is strange, as it follows a former college athlete whose career is failing, so he decides to disguise himself so he can walk on to another college football team. The show even compares itself to a <em>Mrs. Doubtfire <\/em>in the trailers for <em>Chad Powers. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On the surface, this seems like a bad idea, and co-creator Michael Waldron said that is a similar attitude they got from studios when they first pitched the idea. His reaction:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I think that this is probably going to be a piece of shit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Admittedly, I kind of understand the initial negative reaction. <em>Mrs. Doubtfire<\/em>, which has a similar plot device, barely works, and it only became a classic despite its strangeness because of the magic of Robin Williams. Also, part of the selling point of a Glen Powell project is, well, Glen Powell. It\u2019s tough to sell an upcoming TV show if the selling point is disguised as someone else throughout most of the runtime. The whole thing sounds odd and quite risky. It feels like a miracle that it made it on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2025-tv-premiere-date-schedule-upcoming-new-returning-shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 TV premiere lineup;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2025 TV premiere lineup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While some may think negative feedback was a deterrent for Waldron and Powell, they actually found the negativity to be quite motivating and a positive omen for the show. Because the premise is so strange, and based off of a viral 2022 ESPN sketch featuring Eli Manning, the fact that the duo were able to find a grounded story from it was actually encouraging. They felt that it spoke to their creativity and their skills as storytellers. Waldron told the publication:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To me, that was kind of one of the advantages of the show. How on earth could they make something compelling out of this?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With such confidence invested in the project, I\u2019m very interested to check out the show. So far, Powell\u2019s taste has been strong, picking projects that are unique with strong creative voices behind them. His upcoming film, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/the-running-man-remake-edgar-wright-stephen-king-adaptation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Edgar Wright\u2019s Running Man;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Edgar Wright\u2019s <em>Running Man<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> is no exception to this pattern, and the movie star is also <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/post-twisters-glen-powell-secret-182555197.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:set to lead J.J. Abrams\u2019 next blockbuster;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">set to lead J.J. Abrams\u2019 next blockbuster<\/a>. The 36-year-old is undoubtedly in high demand, and for him to put his all into something with such a kooky premise, tells me that <em>Chad Powers <\/em>is something special.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You can check out <em>Chad Powers<\/em> for yourself when it becomes available with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/subscribing-hulu-price-included-everything-203141919.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hulu subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Hulu subscription<\/a> on September 30th, 2025. Fans should also see Glen Powell in<em> Running Man<\/em>, which hits theaters on November 7th, and is one of the most exciting titles on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/upcoming-movies-2025-movie-release-130453990.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 movie release schedule;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">2025 movie release schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Hulu After last year\u2019s summer movie season, it seemed like Glen Powell was a certified movie star. 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