Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Glen Powell

Discover the career path of Glen Powell, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Glen Powell is an American actor known for his roles in a variety of films and television series. He started with minor roles before gaining prominence in projects like "The Expendables 3" and the comedy-horror series "Scream Queens". Powell has showcased his versatility in films such as "Everybody Wants Some!!", "Set It Up", and "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society". He's also taken on biographical roles, portraying astronaut John Glenn in "Hidden Figures" and aviator Tom Hudner in "Devotion".

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

In 2003, Glen Powell began his career with a small role in "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over".

2006: Role in Fast Food Nation

In 2006, Glen Powell appeared in the film "Fast Food Nation".

2007: Role in The Great Debaters and Meeting Ed Limato

In 2007, before his first year of college, Glen Powell landed a role in "The Great Debaters", directed by and starring Denzel Washington. Washington introduced him to agent Ed Limato.

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2014: Larger Film Roles and The Expendables 3

Around 2014, Glen Powell began receiving larger roles in feature films, including playing a hacker in "The Expendables 3".

2014: Role in The Expendables 3

In 2014, Glen Powell acted in the action film "The Expendables 3".

2015: Role in Scream Queens

In 2015, Glen Powell acted in the comedy-horror series "Scream Queens".

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March 2016: Co-starring in Everybody Wants Some!!

In March 2016, Glen Powell co-starred as Finnegan in Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some!!".

2016: Roles in Everybody Wants Some!! and Hidden Figures

In 2016, Glen Powell acted in "Everybody Wants Some!!", and portrayed astronaut John Glenn in "Hidden Figures".

2017: Role in Sand Castle

In 2017, Glen Powell had a minor role as Sergeant Dylan Chutsky in the Netflix film "Sand Castle".

2018: Roles in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Set It Up

In 2018, Glen Powell acted in "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" and the romantic comedy "Set It Up".

2018: Starring in Set It Up and Joining Top Gun: Maverick

In 2018, Glen Powell starred in "Set it Up" and joined the cast of "Top Gun: Maverick" after being convinced by Tom Cruise.

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March 2022: Premiere of Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood

In March 2022, Glen Powell worked as a voice actor in the animated film "Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood", which premiered.

May 2022: Top Gun: Maverick Release

In May 2022, "Top Gun: Maverick" was released and became a 'breakout role' for Glen Powell.

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November 2022: Release of Devotion

In November 2022, "Devotion", a film where Glen Powell played naval officer Tom Hudner and served as executive producer, was released to positive reviews but was a box-office bomb.

2022: Starring in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Glen Powell attained wider prominence for starring in "Top Gun: Maverick".

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2022: Role in Devotion

In 2022, Glen Powell portrayed aviator Tom Hudner in "Devotion".

December 2023: Release of Anyone but You and Romance Speculation

Around December 2023, the release of "Anyone but You", starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, generated buzz due to speculation about a potential off-screen romance between the two stars as a marketing strategy.