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Glen Powell's "Touching" Hit Comedy Series with 100% Rating Is One to Binge-Watch Tonight

Powell said offseason training improved his quarterback play as he prepares to film more action and learn a left-handed swing for Lou Gehrig.

  • Powell returns as the titular character in the sophomore season of the Hulu series Chad Powers, an adaptation of an Eli Manning short directed by Michael Waldron.
  • Following his rigorous work on The Running Man and The Great Beyond, Powell's physical capability increased significantly, which Waldron told The Hollywood Reporter is a 'function' of their 'symbiotic' vision.
  • Coaches noted, 'Dude, you are like a way better quarterback this season!' Powell based his on-field action on Johnny Manziel, nicknamed 'Johnny Football,' while Ricky, played by Perry Mattfeld, guides the character.
  • Transitioning from the gridiron, Powell prepares to portray Lou Gehrig in a Richard Linklater biopic written by Simon Rich for Lorne Michaels, stating he has 'been in the trenches already' building a lefty swing.
  • Matching the mechanics of the 'Iron Horse' at Yankee Stadium presents a unique challenge for Powell; however, coaches believe he 'can get there' despite Gehrig's lefty dominance against catchers like Luke Sewell of the White Sox.
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Hulu’s original comedy series “Chad Powers,” starring Glen Powell, is back with a new six-episode season. The second season of the original series is now available in its entirety, exclusively on Disney+. Learn more at www.disneyplus.com Chad Powers is a superstar on the court, but his strange behavior has everyone suspicious, […]

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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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