5 Movies & TV Series Starring Glen Powell to Watch After 'How to Make a Killing'
From the role that made him a star to hilarious sports shows.
Today, Glen Powell's name guarantees, at the very least, an entertaining spectacle.
The actor confidently proves he's capable of more than just being the cute guy from Anyone But You with his performances in charming rom-coms and ambitious blockbusters.
1. 'Twisters', 2024
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75%
Like the original Twister, the sequel is set in Oklahoma. Tornadoes have once again struck the state, devastating everything in their path.
A group of meteorologists led by Kate and Tyler, an adrenaline junkie who wears a cowboy hat and hosts his own YouTube show, attempt to combat the deadly tornado.
Twisters is an impressive blockbuster that, at one point, transforms from a classic disaster movie into a charming romantic comedy.
2. 'Hit Man', 2023
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Gary is a divorced philosophy professor who spends his lonely weekdays with his two cats. He worked for the police for a long time, assisting in the setup of complex equipment.
One day, he was promoted from technician to undercover agent. His goal is to pose as a hit man and gain the respect of his clients. One day, his client is Madison, who wants to kill her abusive husband.
Unexpectedly, romantic feelings develop between Gary and Madison, forcing the harmless philosophy professor to compromise his conscience and embark on a life of crime.
3. 'Top Gun: Maverick', 2022
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%
The events of Top Gun: Maverick take place 30 years after the original movie ends. Vivacious pilot Pete Mitchell returns to the Navy to mentor the young pilots of the elite Top Gun regiment.
Mitchell is confronted with traumatic events from the past when he sees the son of a deceased friend among the talented aviators.
Top Gun: Maverick is a nostalgic blockbuster that captivates viewers not with a convoluted plot or self-reflection but with masterfully shot flight scenes.
4. 'Chad Powers', 2025-...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 59%
Russ Holiday is a talented football player. He was expected to have a bright future, but one rash act ended his athletic career. After losing a crucial championship game in his college tournament, he took out his anger on a fan.
Eight years later, Holiday wasn't even being drafted by minor league teams so he suddenly decides to pull off a cunning scam.
Using a fake mustache, wig, and makeup, he transforms himself into the shy Chad Powers and successfully secures a spot on the university team.
5. 'Set It Up', 2018
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Harper and Charlie are in the office all day and night – they are assistants to strict managers who know only work.
One day, Harper and Charlie hatch a plan to bring their bosses together, hoping a romantic relationship will soften their stern careerist natures. Eager to arrange their bosses' personal lives, they don't notice how close they're becoming.
For Powell, Set It Up turned out to be one of the most important movies of his career – it was in Claire Scanlon's rom-com that he played the leading role for the first time.
