Chad Powers Teaser Trailer Reveals Glen Powell’s Transformation For Hulu Sports Comedy

Glen Powell’s first major return to television has been revealed in the Chad Powers teaser trailer. The TV show is based on the titular character created by two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning, exploring the story of a hotshot quarterback who, after tanking his college career with his toxic behavior, elects to disguise himself and begin playing for a struggling Southern football team. Alongside Powell, the ensemble Chad Powers cast includes Silo alum Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, Perry Mattfeld, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez and Clayne Crawford.

With the show’s release year right around the corner, Hulu has unveiled the first Chad Powers teaser trailer. The video, a very quick look at the upcoming show, offers a full look at the transformation Powell is undergoing for his role in the sports comedy, while also teasing some of the other main characters on the college football team he’s part of. Check out the teaser trailer below:

What The Chad Powers Teaser Trailer Reveals About The Show

It Looks To Be A Flip Of Another Hit Comedy

Clocking in at just 14 seconds, the Chad Powers teaser trailer certainly leaves a lot up in the air about what to expect from the show. However, one thing it does seem to hint at is that Powell’s Russ Holliday will find himself as much outside of his element as in his favorite world as he joins the college team at the heart of the show. Brief glimpses of his interactions with other characters on the team seem to point to Russ either doing very well to embrace the affable nature of Chad or rubbing some of the team the wrong way.

One thing that does appear clear, however, is that Chad Powers could find itself replicating the success of the hit sports comedy Ted Lasso. The show comes amid Powell’s ongoing climb in mainstream popularity thanks to the back-to-back successes of Hit Man, Anyone but You and Twisters. Additionally, the teaser trailer seems to highlight the underdog nature of the team Chad joins, much in the way AFC Richmond was transformed from a struggling team to a championship-worthy one after the arrival of Jason Sudeikis’ Ted.

Beyond just the underdog story, however, is the fact that Chad Powers is also based on a character that began as a sketch in the sports world. Ted Lasso was a character first created by Sudeikis for NBC Sports before being spun out into the show by him, Bill Lawrence and Brendan Hunt. Much like the Apple TV+ show, Chad Powers has also been co-developed and co-written by its star, with Powell working with Loki and Heels creator Michael Waldron. Considering Powell’s debut in the writer’s chair with Hit Man proved to be a success, his Hulu show could very well be on the same track.

Our Take On The Chad Powers Teaser Trailer

A Fun Tease Of What’s To Come

Though the Chad Powers teaser trailer doesn’t reveal much about the show, namely the nature of Russ’ hot-headed personality, the glimpses it does share point towards it being a very fun comedy. As a fan of Powell’s work in Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!!, his return to the sports comedy genre is a welcome one for me, and the idea of him donning a disguise to continue his college football career sounds like it will be a unique new acting challenge for the Golden Globe nominee.

Source: Hulu

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Chad Powers follows the story of Russ Holliday, a former college quarterback whose career takes a hit due to misconduct. Assuming a new identity, he joins a faltering Southern football team as Chad Powers, bringing his skills and charisma to help turn the team’s fortune around.

Network

Hulu

Character(s)

Jake Hudson
, Russ Holliday / Chad Powers
, Ricky
, Coach Byrd
, Danny
, Tricia

Producers

Eli Manning
, Glen Powell
, Peyton Manning
, Michael Waldron
, Adam Fasullo

Seasons

1

Directors

Tony Yacenda

Release Window

2025

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