Glen Powell began his career with small roles in films like Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). His breakthrough came with Hidden Figures (2016), where he portrayed astronaut John Glenn. He gained further recognition with Set It Up (2018), a romantic comedy that showcased his comedic timing and established him as a leading man.
In 2022, Powell starred as Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick, a role that catapulted him to international fame. He followed this success with Devotion (2022) and the romantic comedy Anyone But You (2023), which became a box-office hit. Powell continues to balance action, drama, and comedy, positioning himself as one of the most promising actors of his generation.