JOURNAL ARTICLE

The True Story Behind Glen Powell's Hulu Football Comedy 'Chad Powers'.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MANGALINDAN, JP 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Hulu limited series *Chad Powers*, inspired by a 2022 stunt performed by NFL quarterback Eli Manning, who disguised himself to walk onto a college football team. The show follows fictional quarterback Russ Holliday, who adopts an alter ego to escape his troubled past and seek redemption, exploring themes of identity, accountability, and reinvention in the digital age. Glen Powell stars as Holliday and also co-created, co-wrote, and co-produced the series, which balances football authenticity with a deeper character study. Executive produced by the Manning brothers, *Chad Powers* examines the psychological and social costs of starting over amid modern scrutiny and the challenges of personal transformation.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:188357700
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