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Glen Powell Says He Refused Photo With ‘Recently Canceled’ Actor as ‘Chad Powers’ Nears Hulu Debut

Powell’s comments arrive as Hulu readies Chad Powers for a Sept. 30 debut.

Overview

  • On the Therapuss podcast, Powell described declining a party photo with an unnamed recently canceled celebrity, calling the person’s face “toxic.”
  • He did not identify the actor, and outlets report fans are speculating online about who it might be.
  • Powell linked the encounter to Chad Powers, saying his character Russ Holliday “made a mistake” and reflecting on how cancel culture keeps missteps in the public eye.
  • Chad Powers, co-created with Michael Waldron from Eli Manning’s viral sketch and executive produced by Eli and Peyton Manning, premieres Sept. 30 on Hulu with two episodes before weekly releases.
  • Production featured extensive prosthetics—guided by advice from Tom Cruise—and real football personnel, while early reviews praise Powell’s comedic performance and the show’s warm sports-comedy tone.