Unmasking Chad Powers
Chad Powers Season 2 Trailer Unveils Intensified Deception and Looming Sports Scandal
Key Points
Season 2 will introduce new guest stars Colin Woodell, Gillian Jacobs, Carey O'Donnell, and Nate Varrone.
Glen Powell describes Season 2 as 'the engine of a thriller' with the stakes around Russ Holliday’s deception increasing, while still maintaining the show's humor.
Ricky and Chad are now working together to protect the secret, with the season teasing a potential romance between them as they aim to keep the Catfish playoff-eligible.
The series is inspired by a 2022 Eli Manning skit, underscoring the Manning family connection to the project.
Steve Zahn returns as Coach Jake Hudson in Season 2, continuing the ensemble around Powell’s Chad Powers.
Hulu has dropped the Season 2 trailer for *Chad Powers*, with Glen Powell returning as disgraced quarterback Russ Holliday hiding behind his fake identity. The show premieres September 3, and the new season raises the stakes considerably — with Powell describing it as having 'the engine of a thriller.' Screen Rant reported that the secret is now under serious threat.
The series, co-created by Powell and Michael Waldron, is inspired by a 2022 Eli Manning comedy skit. Peyton Manning and Eli Manning serve as executive producers. Season 1 was a hit for Hulu, and the new trailer suggests Season 2 is going bigger in every way.
Russ and Ricky Team Up to Hide the Truth
In Season 2, Chad Powers — the fake name Russ Holliday uses — is still fooling most people around him. But Ricky now knows the secret. Instead of blowing the lid off, she teams up with Chad to keep things quiet. Yahoo reported that the two are working together to protect the Catfish's playoff chances.
The trailer also teases a potential romance between Ricky and Chad. That added layer makes the secret even harder to keep. A character named Danny warns that exposure could be 'deadly,' turning up the pressure on the whole team.
New Faces Join the Chad Powers Cast
Season 2 brings in several new guest stars. Colin Woodell, Gillian Jacobs, Carey O'Donnell, and Nate Varrone are all joining the show. Steve Zahn returns as Coach Jake Hudson alongside the rest of the core cast. Coming Soon noted that these additions signal 'big changes' for the season.
The core story still follows Russ Holliday trying to revive his football career under a false name. But the new characters are expected to bring fresh complications. Powell and the showrunners appear to be expanding the world of the series significantly in Season 2.
Powell Says Season 2 Feels Like a Thriller
Glen Powell has been open about how Season 2 shifts in tone. He says the new episodes have 'the engine of a thriller,' meaning the tension around Russ Holliday's double life is much higher this time. But he also says the humor that made Season 1 popular is still there. Head Topics covered the trailer release ahead of the September premiere.
The balance of comedy and suspense seems to be the show's big swing this season. Ricky and Chad's cover story could unravel at any moment. The trailer frames the exposure of Russ Holliday's identity as 'the worst scandal in sports history,' which sets a very high bar for the season finale.
Manning Family Connection Runs Deep in the Show
The whole project started with a skit Eli Manning did in 2022. In it, he went undercover at an Ole Miss football tryout using a fake name. That bit went viral and eventually became this Hulu series. Both Eli and Peyton Manning are executive producers, keeping the family tied closely to the project.
Season 2 of *Chad Powers* premieres September 3 on Hulu. With new cast members, higher drama, and a possible romance on the field, the show is aiming to build on what made Season 1 work — and then push it much further.
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