Chad Powers Season 2 First Look Revealed as Glen Powell’s Fake Football Persona Returns

Get ready to dust off the fake mustache, questionable confidence, and absolutely ridiculous alter ego because Chad Powers is officially back in the game. Hulu has released the first look at Season 2 of Chad Powers, and the new images suggest that Russ Holliday’s biggest challenge may not be winning on the football field, it may be keeping his carefully crafted fake identity from falling apart.

The hit comedy returns on September 3, 2026, with Glen Powell once again stepping into the role of Russ Holliday, the disgraced quarterback who reinvents himself as the over-the-top football sensation Chad Powers. The first look gives fans a glimpse at what’s next for the series, and if there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that Russ’ ridiculous plan to hide behind a disguise was never going to stay simple forever.

Because, really, how long can someone pretend to be a completely different person before things start getting messy?Apparently at least one more season but the clock is definitely ticking.

Season 2 picks up after the events of the first season, with Russ continuing to navigate the consequences of his double life.

The Chad Powers persona helped him get another shot at football, but the more successful he becomes, the harder it gets to keep the truth hidden. The first look hints that the people around him may be starting to notice that something about Chad is a little off.

And by “a little off,” we mean the kind of off that involves a fake identity, a dramatic personality makeover, and a level of confidence that should probably require a warning label. Glen Powell returns as both the star and executive producer of the series, continuing the role that became one of his most unexpected comedic turns. While the disguise and exaggerated antics are a huge part of the fun, the appeal of Chad Powers has always been watching Russ attempt to rebuild himself while pretending to be someone else.

The comedy works because underneath all the ridiculousness is a very real question: Can someone become the person they pretend to be? Season 2 is expected to expand beyond the original fish-out-of-water storyline, exploring what happens when the fantasy starts colliding with reality. The football stakes remain high, but the emotional stakes may be even bigger as Russ tries to balance his ambition, his relationships, and the growing risk of being exposed.

Returning alongside Powell are Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Steve Zahn, and Frankie Rodriguez. The series also continues to have football royalty behind the scenes, with Eli Manning and Peyton Manning among the executive producers.

The origins of Chad Powers remain one of its most entertaining pieces of trivia. The character was inspired by Eli Manning’s viral undercover quarterback experiment for Eli’s Places, where Manning disguised himself and attempted to try out for a college football team. What started as a hilarious real-life stunt eventually evolved into a full television series — because apparently Hollywood looked at a man wearing a disguise to throw footballs and thought, “Yes, there is absolutely a show here.”

The first season connected with viewers because it balanced absurd comedy with a surprisingly heartfelt story about second chances. Season 2 now has the opportunity to take that idea even further, especially as Russ faces the consequences of creating an entirely new version of himself.

The first look has already given fans plenty to speculate about, but one question remains: how much longer can Chad Powers survive before Russ Holliday’s secret is exposed?

With Season 2 arriving September 3, the countdown has officially begun. Whether viewers are here for the football, the comedy, or the sheer chaos of watching Russ attempt to maintain the world’s most questionable disguise, Chad Powers looks ready to deliver another season of touchdowns, trouble, and plenty of awkward moments.

The fake name may still be Chad Powers, but the pressure is very real.