Glen Powell Channels Mrs. Doubtfire in Disney+ Sports Underdog Story

Here’s the scoop on Chad Powers, the new sports comedy drama on Disney+ co-created by Michael Waldron and starring Glen Powell. For those who aren’t diehard American college football fans, let me fill you in on what you need to know about this show.

In this series, Powell plays Russ Holliday, a former college football star who fell from grace after a costly mistake on the field. Eight years later, Russ gets a shot at redemption when he disguises himself as Chad Powers, a walk-on quarterback with a new identity and a second chance at the game. Inspired by a billboard for Mrs. Doubtfire and armed with facial prosthetics from his father, who happens to be a make-up artist, Russ embarks on a new journey as the starting quarterback for the South Georgia Catfish.

If this plot sounds familiar to you, it might be because it was inspired by a viral sketch featuring former NFL all-star Eli Manning. In the sketch, Eli goes undercover for walk-on quarterback tryouts at a college, complete with prosthetics, altered voice, and a quirky personality. And thus, Chad Powers is born.

So, whether you’re a football fanatic or just looking for a fresh and entertaining show to binge-watch, Chad Powers promises to deliver a mix of humor, heart, and a unique take on the underdog story. Get ready to root for Russ as he navigates his way back to the top of the game, all while keeping his true identity under wraps.