Powell better brush up those “Top Gun: Maverick” moves.
Glen Powellis taking his pigskin from the beaches of San Diego to the gridirons of the South.
The original sketch featured NFL starEli Manninggoing undercover as Chad Powers, a walk-on prospect at Penn State.
Glen Powell in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.Paramount Pictures/YouTube
Paramount Pictures/YouTube
Powell co-created and is producing the series alongsideLokicreator Michael Waldron.
“We’re both diehard college football fans,” the two said in a statement.
Think fast, run fast."
Eli Manning as Chad Powers.HULU
Manning is also on board as a producer.
“The love for Chad Powers has surprised me in spectacular ways,” he said.
The Emmy-winning comedyTed Lassowas also based on a brief sports-related sketch, so anything is possible forChad Powers.
This will mark Powell’s second major writing project, afterHit Man, which he co-wrote with directorRichard Linklater.
HULU
The actor has a long association with football as well.
Powell previously told EW thatthe most intense preparation forMaverickwasn’t in the cockpit, but forthe beach football scene.
We’d imagine he’s putting in some reps in the gym right about now.
Maybe Manning can give him a few pointers.
