🏈Chad Powers (2025): Glen Powell Reinvents the Playbook in Hulu’s Sports Comedy – Plot, Cast, Release Date & Where to Watch

What happens when a disgraced NFL quarterback decides to start over by disguising himself as a college rookie? Hulu’s upcoming comedy series Chad Powers takes that wild question and turns it into a hilarious, heartfelt ride of redemption, reinvention, and ridiculous football antics.

Created by Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man) and Michael Waldron (Loki, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), this series is inspired by Eli Manning’s viral alter ego, “Chad Powers.” With Powell leading the charge as both star and co-creator, Chad Powers is shaping up to be Hulu’s big touchdown comedy event of 2025.

As Russ Holliday—an arrogant NFL quarterback who falls spectacularly from grace—Powell delivers a performance full of swagger, satire, and surprising vulnerability. As he declares in the trailer: “When the game knocks you down, you’ve got two choices: stay down, or fake an identity and win it all over again.”

🏆 The Story: A Fallen Star, A Fake Identity

Chad Powers follows Russ Holliday (Glen Powell), once the golden boy of professional football until a humiliating blunder in a championship game tanks his career. With his reputation in tatters, Holliday refuses to fade away. Instead, he pulls off the ultimate disguise—rebranding himself as Chad Powers, a quirky, overconfident small-town quarterback trying to prove his worth on a South Georgia college team.

The comedy comes not only from Holliday’s desperate charade but also from how the people around him—teammates, coaches, rivals, and family—react to his ridiculous second act. It’s part Ted Lasso, part Kingpin, and 100% Glen Powell charm.

👥 The Cast: Comedy Meets Grit

The series boasts an ensemble cast that perfectly balances sports grit with comedic punch:

• Glen Powell as Russ Holliday / Chad Powers – the fallen NFL star trying to relive his glory.

• Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson – bringing his signature wit as a football insider with more secrets than strategy.

• Toby Huss as Mike Holliday – Russ’s father, whose tough love adds fuel to the drama.

• Perry Mattfeld as Ricky – a pivotal character who challenges Russ’s disguise.

• Clayne Crawford as Coach Dobbs – the no-nonsense coach who has no clue his star QB is living a double life.

• Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, Colton Ryan, Keese Wilson, Xavier Mills, Quentin Plair and more fill out a colorful lineup of teammates, rivals, and coaches.

With Eli Manning and Peyton Manning serving as executive producers alongside Powell and Waldron, Chad Powers has football DNA running through its veins.

🎬 The Creative Team Behind the Play

The series brings together a powerhouse team:

• Created by: Glen Powell & Michael Waldron

• Based on: Eli Manning’s “Chad Powers” persona

• Executive Producers: Glen Powell, Michael Waldron, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, Luvh Rakhe, Adam Fasullo, Tony Yacenda

• Music by: Natalie Holt (Loki)

This combination of Hollywood storytelling, sports authenticity, and comedic vision gives Chad Powers a unique edge.

📺 Release Date & Streaming

Mark your calendars: Chad Powers premieres September 30, 2025, exclusively on Hulu.All episodes will be available to stream in the U.S., with international releases expected through Disney+ (under the Star hub).

🌟 Why Chad Powers Could Be Hulu’s Next Big Hit

Sports comedies are notoriously hard to balance, but Chad Powers looks like it’s cracked the code. With Glen Powell’s charisma, sharp writing from Waldron, and the Manning brothers’ real-world football insight, this isn’t just a series for sports fans—it’s a story about redemption, reinvention, and chasing second chances.

As Russ Holliday says in the trailer:“They said I was done. But Chad Powers is just getting started.”

Touchdown. 🏈