First Look at Glen Powell in Hulu Comedy Series Based on Eli Manning Sketch

Hulu has released a first look at Glen Powell in character for the comedy series. The Powers of Chad.

In the half-hour show, co-created and executive produced by Powell and Michael Waldron, when bad behavior ends QB Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he dons a disguise and joins a struggling Southern football team as the talented and affable Chad Powers.

The comedy series is based on the sketch show produced by NFL Films and Omaha Productions that aired on ESPN+ as part of the Eli’s Places series.

Manning serves as executive producer with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown and ESPN. Waldron, who co-wrote the pilot script with Powell, and Adam Fasullo are producing for Anomaly Pictures. Powell serves as executive producer under his Brainstorm co-producing banner.

Quentin Plair and Wynn Everett recently joined The Powers of Chad as series regulars. Plair will play Coach Byrd and Everett will play Tricia.

The series cast also includes Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny and Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson.

Tony Yacenda, creator of American Vandaldirected the pilot episode for The Powers of Chad. Yacenda also recently directed the Paramount+ series Players and directed several episodes of the FXX comedy series Dave.