The highly anticipated Chad Powers teaser trailer has given fans a first look at Glen Powell’s return to television in a major way. This TV show, inspired by the character created by two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning, tells the story of a brash quarterback who, after ruining his college career with toxic behavior, decides to disguise himself and play for a struggling Southern football team. Joining Powell in the ensemble cast of “Chad Powers” are actors like Steve Zahn from “Silo”, Toby Huss, Perry Mattfeld, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, and Clayne Crawford.
As the show’s release approaches, Hulu has released the initial teaser trailer. Despite being just a brief peek into the upcoming show, the video showcases the transformation Powell is undergoing for his role in this sports comedy and also teases some of the other key characters on the college football team he’ll be part of.
What the “Chad Powers” teaser trailer reveals about the show is quite interesting. In its short 14-second runtime, it leaves many aspects open to speculation. However, it appears that Powell’s character, Russ Holliday, will find himself out of his comfort zone as he joins the college team at the heart of the narrative. The quick glimpses of his interactions with teammates suggest that he might either embrace the friendly atmosphere as Chad or rub some of them the wrong way.
“Chad Powers” marks Powell’s first leading TV role since his appearance in Ryan Murphy’s “Scream Queens” back in 2015.
One thing that seems evident from the trailer is that “Chad Powers” could potentially replicate the success of the hit sports comedy “Ted Lasso”. The show arrives as Powell’s popularity continues to rise, thanks to the consecutive successes of “Hit Man”, “Anyone but You”, and “Twisters”. Moreover, the teaser trailer emphasizes the underdog status of the team Chad joins, much like how AFC Richmond in “Ted Lasso” transformed from a struggling team to a championship contender after the arrival of Jason Sudeikis’ Ted.
Beyond the underdog narrative, it’s worth noting that “Chad Powers” is based on a character that originated from a sports-world sketch, similar to how “Ted Lasso” began as a character created by Sudeikis for NBC Sports before evolving into a full-fledged show. Just like the Apple TV+ series, “Chad Powers” has been co-developed and co-written by its star, with Powell collaborating with Michael Waldron, the creator behind shows like “Loki” and “Heels”. Given Powell’s successful foray into writing with “Hit Man”, his Hulu show could very well follow in its footsteps.
The “Chad Powers” teaser trailer offers an exciting tease of what’s to come. While it doesn’t disclose a lot about the show, such as the full nature of Russ’ hot-headed personality, the glimpses it does provide suggest that it’ll be a highly entertaining comedy. As someone who enjoyed Powell’s work in Richard Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!”, his return to the sports comedy genre is a welcome sight. The concept of him using a disguise to revive his college football career sounds like it’ll present a unique acting challenge for the Golden Globe nominee.
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