If there is such a thing as a movie star anymore,Glen Powellcertainly fits the bill, and now the A-lister has found his next project. Powell is set to star in an untitled comedy film from Universal Pictures, according to Deadline. The film will be directed byJudd Apatow,who has helmed some of the most well-known and recognizable comedies of the 21st century, so this clearly seems like a well-done match.
Details about the film remain slim. However, it was reported that the project will follow a country western music star whose life spirals out of control, with Powell likely set to play the musician. No other casting has been announced. A cowboy, western-type role wouldn’t exactly be unusual for Powell; the Texas native made waves for his portrayal of a rough, adventurous storm chaser when he worked with Universal forTwistersin 2024.
Powell also has a major behind-the-camera role, as he will be writing the script for the film alongside Apatow. The film will be produced by Apatow for his Apatow Productions banner, while Powell andDan Cohenproduce for Powell’s Barnstorm production banner; the company signed a first-look deal with Universal earlier this year.Kevin Misherproduces for Misher Films.
Powell and Apatow are a Big Combination
Powell and Apatow pack quite the punch for Universal. Powell has been acting since the early 2000s but made his breakthrough alongsideTom Cruisein 2023’sTop Gun: Maverick,which propelled him into superstardom. He has since made waves in the romantic comedyAnyone But YoualongsideSydney Sweeney,as well asTwistersand the crime comedyHit Man.He also has a slew of projects on his plate, including the highly anticipated adaptation ofStephen King’snovelThe Running Manfrom directorEdgar Wright.There arealso reportsthat he may be attached to a remake ofThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Apatow is responsible for some of the most well-known comedies of recent years. He made his mark in television in the 1990s withFreaks and Geeksbefore transitioning to film, where he has directed classic comedies likeKnocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, This is 40,andTrainwreck.He is known for his longstanding ties to comedic actors likeSeth Rogen, Jason Segal,andPaul Rudd.Acting also runs in his family, as he is married to actressLeslie Mann.Their daughtersIris ApatowandMaude Apatoware both well-known actresses too; both of them have appeared in their father’s films.
Stay tuned to Collider for more information on this upcoming film. Powell’s most recent film,Twisters,is streaming now.
Source:Deadline
