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At 35, Glen Powell has quickly risen to fame as one of Hollywood’s currently most desired faces. The acclaimed actor, with his acting prowess and stunning physique, quickly gained prominence following his breakout role in the comedy-horrorScream Queensand arguably one of his most passionate projects yet alongside Tom Cruise in 2022’sTop Gun: Maverick.
However, he already had one of his foot into the showbiz territory as far back as when he was 13 with a role in a now cult-classic franchise.
In the years that followed, theAnyone But Youstar took the screens with a blaze as his charismatic presence formed the background of every scene. Additionally, co-starring with some of the biggest names in the industry, he also gained immense expertise, built unshakable connections, and etched his name into cinema history. Yet, in all humbleness, he still has not let go of his roots and credits the starting point of his career.
The action-fantasy that had Glen Powell compare it to Dune
In 2003, the third iteration of theSpy Kidsfranchise,Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over,hadGlen Powellessay the role of the Long-Fingered Boy. The family flick marked one of his earliest stints in acting as well as his screen-acting debut. Now, decades later,in talks with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor laid down his love for that role while jokingly stating“Spy Kids 3 was arguably our Dune”.
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The comparison came on the basis of the star-studded cast that both the movies featured. While the billion-dollar franchise starred the likes ofTimothée Chalamet,Zendaya, andRebecca Ferguson, among others, the humor-adventure boasted the likes ofAlexa PenaVega,Daryl Sabara, andGeorge Clooney. Moreover, the packed set offered the then-kid actor enough leisure to make the most of his time on set.
I will never forget that moment. I was 13. I shot my part, and then I hung out behind the camera. The entire crew had the most interesting jobs on the planet. You had endless friends on set. I think the Spy Kids experience was one of the best days of my whole life.
Regardless of the bulky cast,Spy Kids 3-D: Game Overand the latest two parts ofDunestand antipodal in terms of box office revenue. The formerwrapped up its global run after $197 millionwhereas the second part of the latter hasswept past $700 million on its own. Yet, despite the movie’s faring, the door of opportunities had only opened for Powell.
Glen Powell has come a long way from the Spy Kids franchise
Following his brush withSpy Kids 3-D: Game Over,Glen Powell went on to star in movies like 2007’sThe Great Debatersand made television appearances in shows such asCSI: Miami.Thereafter, the massively acclaimedTop Gun: Maverickgave him enough screen time to shine and also helped himexpand his career, thanks to Tom Cruise. All of it not only helped him propel his naturally vibrant persona in front of the cameras but also put him at the center of action-adventure movies.
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In 2023, he shot up in fame after the success of the rom-comAnyone But You, where he starred alongside Sydney Sweeney. Thebrilliant on-screen chemistrymade him the current poster boy of Hollywood. Meanwhile, his acquired passion for action had him star and creatively helmThe Blue Angeles,a documentary on real-life US Navy officers. Furthermore, his latest Netflix release,Hit-Man,has him swooning over fans in an action-thriller-packed storyline.
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over is available to stream on Peacock, Paramount Plus, and Apple TV
Dune: Part Onestreams on Hulu, Max, TNT, TBS, andDune: Part Twoon Max.
Imteshal Karim
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Bearing a penchant for writing in multiple forms, I love telling a good story and hope to tell impactful ones about the fandom’s side of the Entertainment industry. I found the movie of my life in Christopher Nolan’s 2014' s Interstellar, which fascinated me with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving me curious about Hollywood. In my leisure time, you will find me indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.
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