Glen Powell’s Heartwarming Tribute to Cheech Marin at CinemaCon: A Lunch to Remember!

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On Thursday evening, Glen Powell received CinemaCon’s Star of the Year award, and during his acceptance speech, he took a moment to share an anecdote from one of his earlier jobs when he hadn’t yet reached the level of stardom he enjoys today.

The role in the movie came from Robert Rodriguez’s 2003 project, “Spy Kids 3: Game Over,” which was Powell’s debut in films. His character was so minor that he was credited as “Long-fingered boy” on IMDb. However, an incident that occurred during filming has always stuck with him.

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The first movie role Powell ever had was in Robert Rodriguez’s 2003 project, “Spy Kids 3: Game Over.” He was so insignificant in the film that his name on IMDb is just “Long-fingered boy,” but one thing that happened on set has never left him.

Powell questioned if Cheech Marin was present among the audience,” he said, glancing over the crowd gathered within the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. “Hey there, is that you, Cheech?

By coincidence, Marin found himself sitting beside his long-term creative collaborator, Tommy Chong, during the honoree event. Together, they were recognized with a Career Achievement Award in Comedy at the Big Screen Achievement Awards.

Powell, 36, recalled, ‘On my very first day, I was just twelve years old, and both you and Danny Trejo asked me to join you for lunch. It was a new school for me, and being invited to sit with such an esteemed group felt amazing. That act of kindness is something I’ll always remember. In the pursuit of my career, encounters like these stand out, especially since it’s not often that someone invites the ‘new kid’ to their cool table. So, thank you.’

I can’t help but reminisce about the moment when I shared with The Hollywood Reporter in a feature piece just how significant it was for me to be a part of the Spy Kids cast, even if it was just a minor role. Given the film’s impressive ensemble, it’s no wonder why: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa PenaVega, Sylvester Stallone, Salma Hayek, Tony Shalhoub, Steve Buscemi, George Clooney, Selena Gomez, Elijah Wood, Holland Taylor, and more – what an incredible lineup!

Tonight’s heartwarming stage appearance was met with another kind word from Powell, directed at Tom Cruise, his fellow actor and close friend in “Top Gun: Maverick”, who just so happened to be present today.

This morning, I had the privilege of premiering the initial clips of ‘The Running Man’ before Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning’. It was quite a complete experience, as I attended this event alongside my filmmaking professor and the very running man who instilled in me the intense work ethic required to fill cinemas and captivate audiences worldwide.

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This morning marked an extraordinary moment for me as I showcased the first footage of ‘The Running Man’ before Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning’. It felt incredibly full-circle to be there with my filmmaking professor and the running man who has taught me the tireless work ethic that it takes to fill movie theaters and entertain global audiences.

This year at CinemaCon, it was Powell who graced the stage as Paramount Pictures presented a sneak peek of the Edgar Wright action movie, featuring Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo. During the studio’s showcase, Powell shared that he has never put in more effort than on The Running Man. As he collected yet another recognition for his impressive Hollywood career, Powell took care to express his caution towards the attention he receives.

I’m aware that your success could be just a small setback away, making you tomorrow’s star. Therefore, I’ll avoid becoming overconfident.

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2025-04-04 08:55