Glen Powell is Everywhere and Now He's Coming To FAMILY GUY
Glen Powell is everywhere, from his latest release of Twisters to his recent films Anyone But You and Hit Man. He’s become the ‘It’ man in Hollywood, especially among romantic comedy-enjoyers, like myself.
I have seen 1 out of the 3 movies I listed above and it wasn’t Twisters or Hit Man. However, they are both on my watch list among the thousand other movies that I have been recommended throughout Comic-Con.
Recently Powell has been set to guest star on the first two Family Guy holiday specials set to run exclusively on Hulu. I am a Halloween fan, I have never been inclined to watch Family Guy and my opinion is still up in the air about Glen Powell. The opinion will probably be set after I finally find time to see Twisters.
In a Halloween-themed episode that will premiere on October 14, Powell will play “Patrick McCloskey,” the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest, along with Derek Jacobi (Gosford Park, Gladiator) as the voice of Stewie’s beloved teddy bear, “Rupert.”
“Follow Peter and his friends as they aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.”
The casting of both Powell and Jacobi was announced Saturday during the Family Guy panel at San Diego Comic-Con, with a Christmas special soon to follow.
Family Guys voice stars include Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Jennifer Tilly, Gary Cole, and Mike Henry, who attended the panel along with Executive Producers Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin, Steve Callaghan, and Kara Vallow, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the series.
Fox intends to wait midseason to bring Family Guy back for Season 23. This marks the first time the animated staple hasn’t been on the network’s fall schedule since 2005, after being canceled for a few years.
A few teasers highlight “Peter accidentally exposes his inability to throw a ball, Meg starts dating the giant chicken’s son, and Chris loses his earring in a ‘Lord of The Rings’ - inspired escapade.
“Additionally, Stewie finds out his stuffed bear Rupert was made in China and makes it his mission to take him back there to meet his family.
“The series will also parody The White Lotus, as the Griffin family vacations at a luxury resort, where Stewie worries that his wealthy new friends plan to sacrifice him to a volcano.”
Other parodies include, Top Gun as “Fat Gun” and “Alone,” plus bits on the Supreme Court in particular, Ginni Thomas and George Santos. Also, seen briefly is the real Pete Davidson, who reveals his dating secret, “I just text back promptly!” Stewie will partake in some weed, and Lois joins in - As they get stoned together, Louis can hear Stewie talk for the first time.
At the panel, Borstein brought down the house by singing her version of the signature “Barbie” song “What Was I Made For,” in the voice of Lois Griffin. The rendition was inspired by the moment in the episode, “You Can’t Handle The Booth Where MacFarlane tells the characters that they’re not real.”
Will I be tuning into this special episode? No. But I do hope fans of Family Guy get exactly what they want and wish for in this episode and Season 23.