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Glen Powell continues his rapid ascent, earning major headlines over the past week with both career milestones and viral cultural moments. Las Vegas Motor Speedway announced that Powell was the grand marshal for the 2025 South Point 400 on October 12, joining a list that includes icons like Morgan Freeman and Kim Kardashian. At the event, Powell’s energetic presence excited NASCAR fans and underscored his cross-demographic appeal, proving his star power now spills well beyond Hollywood circles according to LVMS official news.
Industry buzz is also surging around Powell’s upcoming lead role in Edgar Wright’s much-anticipated The Running Man, where he brings to life a futuristic televised death-match hero. Entertainment Weekly and Associated outlets report Powell performed many of his own stunts in the film, inspired by Tom Cruise’s advice. Press tours for The Running Man are in full swing, with Powell appearing at New York Comic Con and then flying to Dallas for the Texas vs. Oklahoma game. Fans delighted in his playful airport reunion with Top Gun: Maverick co-star Danny Ramirez, a moment that spread quickly on social media and was even covered by the TODAY show and fan sites. Ramirez, famous for his on-set pranks, got Powell to autograph his own GQ cover in front of a crowd, reinforcing Powell’s current ‘star of the year’ aura and fueling speculation about a Top Gun 3, though no official announcements have been made.
On the business front, Fast Co Design and Foster Garvey’s entertainment roundup highlight Powell’s latest entrepreneurial turn—his Smash Kitchen brand launched to a nationwide Walmart rollout. Analysts are already calling this a savvy expansion into the consumer packaged goods market, with Forbes and trade insiders framing Powell as “one of Hollywood’s most diverse talents” now leveraging his profile in retail.
Powell also recently opened up about his early Hollywood struggles on Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast, revealing that he once survived on “bare minimum” actor pay and nickeled-and-dimed every expense. That humble past stands in stark contrast to hitting $5 million paydays for Anyone But You and headlining tentpole projects like Twisters and Top Gun: Maverick, as reported by Us Weekly and Variety.
Finally, in the world of fan speculation, IGN and GameSpot report Powell has expressed keen interest in joining the live-action adaptation of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of the year’s best-selling and most critically acclaimed games. No casting deal is reported, but his comments have sparked excitement throughout the entertainment press. All signs point to Glen Powell not just remaining “the guy everyone’s watching,” but actively shaping the cultural and commercial landscape as he enters another major phase of his career.
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