The latest viral video-turned-television show has all the makings of a potential hit. Chad Powers, based on the name former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning used for a bit during Eli's Place, when he went undercover to a walk-on tryout at Penn State, is set to debut on Hulu at the end of September. While it follows the unique path to becoming a television series that Jason Sudeikis's Ted Lasso did, it's obviously unfair to compare the two at the moment.
Regardless, the early looks at Chad Powers have brought plenty of intrigue and anticipation. Eli and Peyton Manning are on board as executive producers for the show that features Glen Powell as a former star college quarterback who blew the national championship. He's now attempting to revive his career as a walk-on at the fictional South Georgia University, doing so with the help of a wig, some prosthetics and one of the wildest accents you can imagine.
New ‘Chad Powers' Trailer Highlights Eli Manning's Perfect Cameo & Glen Powell's Unexpected Voice Change
Fans were treated to a new look at the upcoming series on Saturday, Aug. 30, as another trailer dropped one month in advance of the show's debut. The extended look at Powell's new character generated plenty for fans to talk about, and even revealed the perfect Eli Manning cameo.
Glen Powell stars as CHAD POWERS.
After a career-ending game, Russ Holliday has to throw a Hail Mary and reinvent himself as South Georgia's new QB, Chad Powers.
Sept 30th on @hulu and with #HuluonDisneyPlus. #ChadPowerspic.twitter.com/SyX9NuYVb7
— Chad Powers (@chadpowershulu) August 30, 2025
The new trailer not only gives a detailed look at how Russ Holliday, played by Powell, blew the national championship, but highlights his attempt to "Mrs. Doubtfire" his college football career. It also gives fans a look at the absolutely off-the-wall voice transformation Powell created for the character, which has become a topic of conversation on social media itself.
One other enjoyable moment from the trailer was the cameo of Manning, who appears to be the head coach of his former alma mater, the Ole Miss Rebels, in the show. Manning's No. 10 from his playing career at Ole Miss is now retired.
In incredible fashion, the quick glimpse at Manning in the Chad Powers trailer features the longtime NFL quarterback's team facing Holliday/Powers and South Georgia, and Manning frustratedly asking, "Who the f--- is that guy?"
Chad Powers officially debuts on Hulu on Sept. 30.
This story was originally reported by Men's Journal on Aug 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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