Hulu Sets Premiere Date for “Chad Powers”

Lead Hulu announced today that its new sports comedy series Chad Powers, starring Glen Powell and executive-produced by Eli and Peyton Manning, will debut on September 30, 2025 on both Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

Nut Graf Inspired by Eli Manning’s viral sketch, Chad Powers follows disgraced former college quarterback Russ Holliday, who adopts a new persona to walk on at a struggling Southern program. The announcement underscores Hulu’s continued investment in original sports‐drama comedies and leverages the star power of Hollywood and NFL icons.

Series Details

• Glen Powell portrays the titular Chad Powers, a once-promising quarterback forced into exile after a notorious on-field mistake.
• The six-episode first season will premiere with two episodes on September 30, followed by weekly Tuesday releases.
• Michael Waldron (Loki) co-created the series with Powell and co-writes the premiere, while Eli and Peyton Manning serve as executive producers under Omaha Productions.
• The supporting cast includes Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson and Perry Mattfeld as teammate Ricky.

Production Notes Filming took place on college stadiums in Georgia and Louisiana over the summer, with Manning brothers’ involvement facilitating access to athletic facilities. Powell also co-writes and co-produces through Barnstorm Productions. Creators promise a blend of romance, redemption and locker-room humor, aiming to appeal to both sports fans and comedy audiences.