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Chad Powers
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:46 pm
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:46 pm
I've never taken direction well and didn't take part in the cheering and the booing, because I am no one's trained monkey! But this was definitely halftime of the Mississippi State game last season.
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Posted on 5/5/25 at 6:27 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
I remember the Eli Manning bit from years ago, wasn't that the original Chad Powers? Or am I crossing my streams?
Posted on 5/5/25 at 7:01 pm to deeprig9
What the frick is Chad Powers?
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"Chad Powers" is a fictional character created by former NFL quarterback Eli Manning. In a 2022 segment for his ESPN+ series Eli's Places, Manning donned a wig and prosthetics to go undercover as "Chad Powers," a walk-on quarterback trying out for the Penn State football team. The comedic sketch, featuring Manning's humorous portrayal and catchphrases like "Think fast, run fast," quickly went viral.
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Building on the popularity of this character, Hulu developed a comedy series titled Chad Powers, set to premiere in fall 2025. The show stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday, a disgraced college quarterback who disguises himself as Chad Powers to join a struggling Southern football team. Powell underwent a significant transformation for the role, including prosthetics and a shaggy blond wig, making him nearly unrecognizable. He also serves as co-creator and executive producer alongside Michael Waldron, with Eli and Peyton Manning among the executive producers.
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The series promises a blend of sports and comedy, drawing inspiration from Manning's original sketch. The cast includes Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, Perry Mattfeld, and others.
ChatGPT said:
"Chad Powers" is a fictional character created by former NFL quarterback Eli Manning. In a 2022 segment for his ESPN+ series Eli's Places, Manning donned a wig and prosthetics to go undercover as "Chad Powers," a walk-on quarterback trying out for the Penn State football team. The comedic sketch, featuring Manning's humorous portrayal and catchphrases like "Think fast, run fast," quickly went viral.
EW.com
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People.com
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Building on the popularity of this character, Hulu developed a comedy series titled Chad Powers, set to premiere in fall 2025. The show stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday, a disgraced college quarterback who disguises himself as Chad Powers to join a struggling Southern football team. Powell underwent a significant transformation for the role, including prosthetics and a shaggy blond wig, making him nearly unrecognizable. He also serves as co-creator and executive producer alongside Michael Waldron, with Eli and Peyton Manning among the executive producers.
People.com
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EW.com
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Wikipedia
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New York Post
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New York Football Giants | Giants.com
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People.com
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People.com
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The series promises a blend of sports and comedy, drawing inspiration from Manning's original sketch. The cast includes Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, Perry Mattfeld, and others.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 7:03 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
Is the series based in Georgia?
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Yes, the Hulu series Chad Powers is both set and filmed in Georgia. The storyline follows Russ Holliday, a disgraced college quarterback who adopts the alias "Chad Powers" to join a struggling Southern football team. While the exact fictional setting isn't explicitly named, the production extensively utilized real Georgia locations to portray this Southern backdrop.
Filming took place across various sites in Georgia, including Atlanta, Conyers, and Athens. Notably, scenes were shot at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta and during halftime at a University of Georgia football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens . These authentic locations contribute to the show's Southern collegiate atmosphere.
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For viewers in Kathleen, Georgia, this means the series offers a familiar setting, with local landmarks featured throughout the show.
ChatGPT said:
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Yes, the Hulu series Chad Powers is both set and filmed in Georgia. The storyline follows Russ Holliday, a disgraced college quarterback who adopts the alias "Chad Powers" to join a struggling Southern football team. While the exact fictional setting isn't explicitly named, the production extensively utilized real Georgia locations to portray this Southern backdrop.
Filming took place across various sites in Georgia, including Atlanta, Conyers, and Athens. Notably, scenes were shot at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta and during halftime at a University of Georgia football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens . These authentic locations contribute to the show's Southern collegiate atmosphere.
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For viewers in Kathleen, Georgia, this means the series offers a familiar setting, with local landmarks featured throughout the show.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 7:24 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
The original bit was good for a sensible chuckle, but I don't know if there's enough there there for a whole series.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 9:08 pm to deeprig9
It was funny…there’s a similar one where Baker Mayfield goes in with a group of superfans for a tour. It’s worth a watch.
The best prank vid is the short of Greg Maddox disguised as a sound guy and throws batting practice to Kris Bryant.
The best prank vid is the short of Greg Maddox disguised as a sound guy and throws batting practice to Kris Bryant.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 9:11 pm to SquatchDawg
Yep, seen both of those two, also good for sensible chuckles.
I just don't know how much material is there for basing a whole show on the concept, in sit-com form.
I just don't know how much material is there for basing a whole show on the concept, in sit-com form.
This post was edited on 5/5/25 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 5/7/25 at 5:27 am to deeprig9
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The original bit was good for a sensible chuckle, but I don't know if there's enough there there for a whole series.
Ted Lasso would like a word.
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