00:00You are not ready for this. I promise you, you're not. Because what I'm about to tell you isn't just about football, or comedy, or even Glenn Powell, this is about identity, reinvention, and one of the wildest Hollywood transformations we've seen in a long time. And it all started with a fake mustache, a wig, and a name that went viral, Chad Powers. Now hold up if you don't know who Chad Powers is, that's okay. You're not behind. You're exactly where you're supposed to be.
00:27Because today, I'm gonna take you deep into a story that's way bigger than a YouTube video gone viral. This is the story of how a joke turned into a full-on Hulu original series. And why this might be Glenn Powell's most surprising role yet. Let me take you back.
00:42Two years ago, football legend Eli Manning puts on a disguise wig, prosthetics, total transformation and walks onto Penn State's football field like he's just some random guy trying to make the team. He calls himself Chad Powers. He runs. He throws. He absolutely crushes it. The coaches are like, who is this kid? And the internet? It loses its damn mind.
01:04Over 17 million people watched that video. Not because it was flashy or polished but because it felt real. It was funny. It was bold. It was different. And it hit that sweet spot of wait, what did I just watch? But here's the thing. Most viral moments fade, right? One day you're trending, next day, silence. But not Chad Powers. Nope. He stuck.
01:27The name became a meme, a joke, a nickname, a reference you just had to explain to your friends. And someone saw that spark. Someone said, hold on. This isn't just a prank. This is a story. Enter Glenn Powell. Now, I want you to imagine something with me. You're Glenn Powell. You've just come off a wild ride Top Gun, Maverick, Netflix hits like Hitman and Set It Up, massive buzz from anyone but you, and the storm chasing madness of Twisters.
01:55You've got all of Hollywood watching your next move. So what do you do? You become Chad Powers. And not just star in the show you help create it. You build it from the ground up with Michael Waldron, the guy behind Loki and Doctor Strange 2. You write the pilot. You executive produce it. You live and breathe this story like it's your own. And now, it's real. It's happening. Chad Powers is officially coming to Hulu this fall. Tuesday, September 30th. That's when it all kicks off.
02:24First two episodes drop right away. And after that? A new episode every Tuesday. Half hour episodes. Full heart. No rules. And let me just say this ain't your average football comedy. This is about Russ Holiday, a star college quarterback whose whole life goes sideways after he messes up big time. His career? Crashed. His reputation? Burned. His future? Gone. Or so it seems. But Russ, doesn't give up. He reinvents himself.
02:54He throws on a disguise. He walks onto a new team like he's just some nobody with a dream. And that's when Chad Powers is born. Now, I want you to really feel that for a second. Because this story yeah, it's funny, it's wild, it's got jokes but it's also deep. Who hasn't wanted to start over? Who hasn't wanted to run away from their mistakes and become someone new? Chad Powers isn't just a name. He's a second chance.
03:24Glenn Powell, obviously, is our lead. But he's not carrying the show alone.
03:28You've got Perry Mattfeld playing Ricky. She's got that grounded, no-nonsense energy that keeps things real. Quentin Blair as Coach Birdman, he brings the fire.
03:38Wyn Everett as Trisha, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny, and the always iconic Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson. Every one of them brings something raw and a real to the table.
03:47And get this Eli Manning, the man who started it all, is an executive producer on the show. His brother Peyton's in it too. You've got ESPN Films. You've got Omaha Productions. You've even got Tony Yacenda, the genius behind American Vandal and Players, directing.
04:04This isn't just some quick cash-in. This is a legit series. And it's Scott Hart. Now, I know what you're thinking, what about the trailer? We don't have the full trailer just yet. But there is a teaser. And it's enough to give you a taste. You see the swagger. You hear the fake accent. You catch the smirk. Glenn Powell becomes Chad Powers. And it works. It really, really works. And that's the thing that's so interesting here.
04:31Glenn Powell isn't just playing another confident guy. He's tearing into the layers of that confidence. He's showing us what happens when the cool guy's life falls apart and what it takes to build it back up, piece by piece. Let me break it down for you.
04:451. This show is funny. Like, truly funny. But not in a cheap laugh way. It's character-driven, awkward, painfully human kind of funny.
04:542. It's got heart. Like, cry-when-you-least-expected kind of heart. The kind that sneaks up on you in the middle of a punchline.
05:023. It's timeway. In a world where everyone's putting on filters, masks, personas just to survive this show leans into that. And flips it upside down.
05:12And 4. It's inspiring. Not in a corny follow-your-dreams way. But in that raw, messy, fail-hard-and-get-back-up kind of way.
05:20And look, I'm not saying this show is going to change your life. But I am saying it's going to hit different. Especially if you've ever felt like you were running out of chances. Especially if you've ever made a huge mistake and wondered if you'd ever get another shot.
05:33Russ Holiday messes up. Big. And instead of giving up, he throws on a fake name and tries again. And somehow, in pretending to be someone else, he ends up finding who he really is. That's the twist. That's the magic.
05:47And honestly, isn't that what so many of us are doing every day? Trying to figure out who we are by pretending we've got it all together? It's kind of beautiful when you think about it.
05:56This show is for the underdogs. For the second chancers. For the people who've been written off, counted out, laughed at and who still show up anyway.
06:05It's for anyone who's ever had to say, yeah, I messed up, but I'm still here. And hey, if you're still here too if you're still watching this video right now then you're already part of that story.
06:15You're part of this little weird corner of the internet that gets it. That sees the joke and the truth underneath it. That knows how to laugh without forgetting how hard life can be.
06:25And if that sounds like you, if you're nodding your head right now or feeling that little sting in your chest, then do me a favor hit that like button.
06:32Subscribe. Drop a comment and tell me what you'd change your name to if you had to start over tomorrow.
06:37I'll go first Chad Powers is already taken, so I'm calling dibs on Brad Lightning. Don't steal it, seriously, though this is more than just hype. It's a movement. A moment. And you're in it now.
06:49September 30th. Hulu. Chad Powers. Be there. And tell your friends, too. This is one of those shows you'll want to watch with people laugh with them, yell at the screen, maybe even cry a little.
07:01It's got that dead lasso energy, but with a football helmet and a fake ID. It's wild. It's funny. It's human. It's real. And you do not want to miss it.
07:12Because let me tell you something that nobody talks about enough, sometimes the most honest version of yourself, is the one you invent.
07:19And if Chad Powers can fake it till he makes it and then make it for real then maybe, just maybe, so can the rest of us. So yeah, maybe it started as a joke. But this? This is no joke anymore.
07:31This is the comeback story of the year. And you've got front row seats. Don't forget to like, comment, share, and most importantly believe in second chances. Chad Powers believes in them.
07:42And hey, before you click away, I just want to say one last thing. Because maybe you're watching this and thinking, okay, cool story, sounds fun, but it's just a show, right? And yeah it is.
07:55But stories like this? They stick with us for a reason. They remind us that we're not locked into the version of ourselves that made mistakes.
08:02That we can rewrite the playbook even if we have to do it in disguise. Think about how many times you've had to fake confidence. Fake strength. Fake a smile just to get through the day. That's not lying. That's surviving. That's showing up when it's hard.
08:17And sometimes, pretending to be okay is how we get to okay. That's what this show understands. It's not afraid to be ridiculous. Or heartfelt. Or both in the same scene.
08:27It leans into the mess. And somehow, in all that chaos, it finds something real. So when Chad Powers steps onto that football field, he's not just playing the game. He's playing for something bigger for redemption, for identity, for the shot nobody thought he deserved.
08:43And whether you've ever played a sport or not, that feeling? That fire? That's universal. So yeah. Maybe it's not just a show. Maybe it's a mirror. A reminder. A push to get back up, even if you gotta change your name to do it.
08:58And if you felt that too, then stick around. We've got more stories coming. More breakdowns. More moments that hit. So turn on notifications. Join the community.
09:08You're not just a viewer. You're part of this. And together, we never stop running the play. Let's go.
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