EXCLUSIVE : Perry Mattfeld ( In The Dark ) and Frankie A. Rodriguez ( High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ) have been tapped as leads opposite Glen Powell in Chad Powers , Hulu ‘s upcoming half-hour comedy series based on an Eli Manning sketch that aired on ESPN+. In addition to Powell, Mattfeld and Rodriguez join recently cast Steve Zahn.
Co-created and executive produced by Powell and Michael Waldron, the series follows a hotshot quarterback (Powell) whose college career ends after bad behavior. He then disguises himself as the talented and affable Chad Powers, who walks onto a struggling Southern football team. Related Stories Festivals 'Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge' Review: Famed Fashion Designer Opens Up About Life, Love, And The Pursuit Of Success - Tribeca Fest News 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Mattfeld will play Ricky, a promising new assistant on the sideline of her father’s embattled college football team.
She’s as sharp as she is tough, and becomes immediately suspicious of the team’s odd new quarterback, Chad Powers. Rodriguez portrays Danny, the team mascot, a young actor on campus who will do absolutely anything to make his big dreams come true. He strikes up a friendship with Chad Powers that could wind up helping or destroying them both.
Manning serves as executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown and ESPN. Waldron, who wrote the pilot.
