Glen Powell Dons Cowboy Hat Again in Hilarious New Judd Apatow Comedy!

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I’m thrilled to share that my admiration for Actor Glen Powell has grown even more, as he’s added another exciting venture to his schedule! Known for his stellar performance in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, Powell is now set to shine in a fresh comedy from the talented director, Judd Apatow. The as-yet-unnamed production promises an intriguing dive into the captivating realm of country music.

Universal Pictures is quickly moving forward with the production of the upcoming film, starring Powell and co-written by Powell and Apatow. Apatow will be in charge of directing this project, focusing on a country music artist grappling with a personal decline.

Apatow is Under a Long-Standing Deal with Universal

Apatow is creating the film under his own production company, Apatow Productions, through a long-standing contract with Universal. On the other hand, Powell and Dan Cohen will produce for Brainstorm under their first-look agreement with Universal, which they signed earlier in 2021. Additionally, Kevin Mishner from Mishner Films, who used to be the president of Universal, is also involved in the production, and Erik Baiers, an Executive VP of Production Development at Universal, will supervise the movie within the studio.

Currently, Apatow is engaged in a documentary film project for HBO titled “Mel Brooks,” and he’s well-known for producing movies such as “The King of Staten Island,” “Knocked Up,” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”

Apatow is presently working on a documentary film called “Mel Brooks” for HBO, and he’s famous for making movies like “The King of Staten Island,” “Knocked Up,” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

Powell’s Upcoming Projects Include The Running Man Remake

Apart from his role in “Twisters”, Powell has recently made an appearance in the 2023 Netflix production “Hit Man”. Notably, he was also involved in its scriptwriting. Upcoming, you’ll find him in “The Running Man” directed by Edgar Wright, set to be released in November. Joining him in this project are Lee Pace, Colman Domingo, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, Emilia Jones, and William H. Macy.

In his preparations for the film “The Running Man, “, as discussed by Powell himself, he mentioned his reluctance to make use of a stunt double. According to him, the role was incredibly demanding on his body and turned out to be the most challenging part of his career yet. “Perhaps I erred in taking Tom Cruise’s advice regarding the use of a stunt double,” Powell admitted. “Having survived the flames, I can now honestly assert that I have never worked as hard on any film as this one throughout my career,” he added.

The Running Man” – Originating from Stephen King’s 1982 novel, this action-packed film is being adapted for the second time. In the latest version, protagonist Ben Richards (Powell) resides in a future marked by oppressive government rule over media. Faced with his child’s illness and family’s struggle, he chooses to compete in a lethal reality TV show as a means of earning much-needed money. However, the twist is that he must evade ruthless assassins for an entire month.

Chad Powers Coming to Hulu

The show titled “ “, co-created by Chad Powell along with Michael Waldron (known for his work on “Loki”), will soon be available on Hulu. In this half-hour comedy series, Steve Zahn and Perry Mattfeld join Powell in the cast. The story revolves around a disgraced college football quarterback named Russ Holliday, who assumes the identity of Chad Powers in an attempt to resurrect his faltering career.

Recently, Powell completed work on “Huntington”, a thriller from A24 and Studio Canal, where he worked alongside Margaret Qualley, Ed Harris, and Topher Grace.

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2025-04-17 23:20