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It's the year of Glen Powell. The actor's latest feat comes courtesy of Netflix's , which after a small theatrical run just debuted at No. 1 on the streamer’s English Films List with 10.

8M views in its first three days. The dramedy-thriller has earned , and critics seem to universally agree that Powell is a star. The 35-year-old actor already proved he's bankable at the box office with 2022's and December's which crossed the $200 million mark earlier this year.



is sure to cement Powell as the leading man of the moment when it hits theaters next month. So what's Powell's secret sauce? It's been a while since there's been a star who exudes this kind of charismatic and approachable energy. Yahoo Entertainment spoke with experts and industry insiders who break down why Powell's ascension in Hollywood is long overdue.

The Texas-born star's good looks are obvious — but it takes more than that to become a leading man. It's clear watching Powell onscreen and off that the actor is a "natural" when it comes to charisma. "Glen Powell has a certain natural charm and wit," public relations expert tells Yahoo.

"He's the boy American sweetheart — a human golden retriever with a great onscreen presence and extreme likability." But Powell's charm is not a front, according to a friend of the actor who wished to remain anonymous for privacy reasons. And if it was manufactured, Powell wouldn't have gotten this far.

"The Glen you see is really the Glen you get," the source tells Yahoo. "He .

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