Summary
I knew that 2024 could be a big year for Glen Powell, but I didn’t expect the recentFamily Guycasting news fromSan Diego Comic-Con. This year has already been exciting when it comes toGlen Powell moviesand it’s only half over. At the start of the year, his 2023 rom-comAnyone But Youbecame a hit with viewers when it was released for streaming on Netflix. He was alsonominated for The Comedy Star of the Yearat the 2024 People’s Choice Awards and got inducted into the Austin Film Society’s Texas Film Hall of Fame.
On top of that,his movieTwistershas done exceptionally well at the box office, grossing $173.36 million as of the date of publication (viaBox Office Mojo). The number continues to grow every day. Considering I’ve been a fan of Powell sinceScream Queens, it’s amazing to see him getting the recognition as an actor that he deserves. Despite all that, I definitely did not have “Glen Powell gets cast in Family Guy” on my 2024 bingo card.
35 Biggest Movie & TV Show Reveals From SDCC 2024
Several major announcements have been made at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with new details being revealed about the biggest upcoming films & TV shows.
Glen Powell’s Exciting 2024 Will Continue After Family Guy Casting
Glen Powell Willl Appear In The Halloween Episode Of Family Guy
During theFamily Guypanel at SDCC 2024, which Screen Rant attended, it was announced thatGlen Powell would star in the Halloween episode ofFamily Guyas the reigning pumpkin carving champion. Powell’s recent successes have leaned toward feature-length films, so the TV announcement at SDCC 2024 took me by surprise.
Still, the revelation isn’t shocking, despite being unexpected, because Powell displayed his comedic chops all the way back inScream Queens. Additionally, he previously voiced the character Kwyatt in season 7 ofRick & Morty, which makes him experienced in the genre of adult animated TV shows. TheFamily Guyrole proves that casting directors are recognizing the actor’s versatility. It also proves that2024 is Glen Powell’s year.
Glen Powell’s Family Guy Character Is Funnier With Season 23’s Top Gun Nod
Glen Powell Plays Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick
Glen Powell playing a role inFamily Guywould excite me no matter what, but the season 23 trailer from SDCC 2024 makes the casting downright hilarious.The first look forFamily Guyseason 23shows them poking fun atTop Gun: Maverick, the movie that propelled Powell into stardom and made him a household name.
TheTop Gunepisode could prove to be one ofFamily Guy’s funniest spoof episodes, proving that Glen Powell has already created a legacy through his movies. This episode will be even better because the Halloween episode will fall betweenFamily Guyseasons 22 and 23. With such close proximity, Powell’s role in the show will still be on fans' minds, increasing the comedic impact.
