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Glen Powell is everywhere this week and the headlines are stacking up. Just days ago, Las Vegas Motor Speedway announced him as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 South Point 400, joining a select club of Hollywood A-listers like Morgan Freeman and Kim Kardashian. Powell, who called it an “absolute yes,” will deliver the big prerace command at NASCAR’s playoff stage this weekend. He’s channeling that love of speed from Top Gun straight to the speedway, and local news in Vegas is already abuzz about his appearance, tying him to the pageantry and energy of the city’s biggest racing event, as reported by local outlets and the speedway’s own press release.

But it’s not just the racetrack keeping Glen in the spotlight. His next leading role—a reboot of The Running Man directed by Edgar Wright—hits theaters November 14, and the anticipation is climbing. The film positions Powell as Ben Richards, an everyman forced into a deadly televised competition. Entertainment Weekly reports Powell called in expert advice from Tom Cruise, who impressed upon him the seriousness and discipline needed for stunt-heavy roles. Powell told Entertainment Weekly Cruise “spent two and a half hours” coaching him on the nuances of surviving high-stakes action scenes, emphasizing that performing your own stunts is a privilege that strengthens the bond with the audience.

While making the media rounds for The Running Man and his new Hulu series Chad Powers, Powell appeared side-by-side with Eli Manning on ABC News Live, talking shop and showing the public a different side of himself. At the University of Texas, he captivated a packed auditorium of students at a one-night-only screening and Q&A, reflecting on perseverance in Hollywood, the importance of risk, and the lessons from his alma mater, according to Moody College of Communication.

Outside the glitz, Powell continues to grow his business ventures. According to Delish, his Smash Kitchen brand, already known for organic condiments, just expanded into clean cooking oils. He’s openly shared his high-protein diet tips—steak and mustard cubes as on-set fuel—and his willingness to cave for nachos in the name of romance.

Fans are also keeping tabs on his friendships. People Magazine reveals Powell’s Top Gun: Maverick cast group chat remains active, mostly for sharing industry congrats and personal updates. While rumors of a Top Gun 3 persist, Powell says there’s “no new intel,” squashing speculation for now.

On social media, he’s making waves too. Rotten Tomatoes posted Powell sporting his The Running Man jacket at New York Comic Con, igniting a new round of fan buzz as awards season and the film’s release approach.

All told, Glen Powell is maneuvering the busiest stretch of his career with signature charm. From grand marshal duties and high-profile film stunts to expansion in business and real warmth toward his fans and peers, every headline this week cements his rapid rise in pop culture—and there’s little sign he’s slowing down.

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