Chad Powers: Release date news, cast details, streaming details and more about Glen Powell's upcoming sports comedy show for Hulu

Chad Powers, the titular soccer legend, is heading to the small screen in a new Hulu scripted series based on 2022's viral sketch featuring Eli Manning on ESPN+. The project was conceived by Glen Powell, who wrote and stars alongside him, and co-created it as a new origin story for the character.

Here's the official teaser for your reference:

Release date and streaming details

Hulu has officially announced the premiere date for their new sports comedy series, Chad Powers, in the United States, set for September 30, 2025. The first two episodes will be available at launch, with new episodes releasing weekly on Tuesdays

International Availability: Only time will reveal whether Hulu will offer the series internationally on platforms such as Disney+ or Star+.

Confirmed cast of Chad Powers

Glen Powell plays the lead role of Russ Holliday/Chad Powers in the show. The following is the confirmed cast:

Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson
Perry Mattfeld as Ricky
Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd
Wynn Everett as Tricia
Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny
Toby Huss as Mike Holliday
Clayne Crawford as Coach Dobbs
Colton Ryan, Keese Wilson, and Xavier Mills in guest roles

Chad Powers was conceived and written by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron. The series is directed by Tony Yacenda, who also created "American Vandal." Powell, Waldron, Peyton Manning (Omaha Productions), Adam Fasullo, Luvh Rakhe, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, and ESPN are executive producers. Eli Manning, the brainchild behind the Chad Powers concept, is an executive producer but does not receive on-screen credit.

Plot and lead character of Chad Powers

The show follows Russ Holliday, a talented yet self-sabotaging quarterback whose life is devastated by his own self-destructive behavior. In an effort to revive his life and reenter the game, he adopts a new identity—Chad Powers—and auditions for a struggling Southern football team. Contrary to initial speculation, the show does not revolve around a suspension from college sports, but rather a name change voluntarily undertaken due to personal failure.

Origins and background of the show

The show is based on a sketch from the ESPN+ series Eli's Places, where Eli Manning donned a wig and prosthetics to go undercover as walk-on quarterback Chad Powers at Penn State. This comedic moment became a viral hit and serves as the creative spark for the new scripted series.

Chad Powers brings a viral sports moment to scripted television through a rich character study filled with humor and redemption. The series is supported by an experienced creative team and a strong ensemble cast. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding international release and episode information as it becomes available.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava

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