ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY – Powell’s “Anyone but You” costar celebrates the actor’s big year, which also includes “Hit Man” and “Twisters”: “Glen is everything you’d want a movie star to be.”
Is there anything Glen Powell can’t do? After proving his action-movie chops in box-office juggernaut Top Gun: Maverick, the Texan took on 2024 with a one-two-three punch. First, there was the R-rated rom-com Anyone but You, which actually opened at the end of December 2023 but enjoyed the large majority of its success in the first couple months of the new year thanks to his chemistry with costar Sydney Sweeney (that scene where he strips down to escape a spider in his clothes didn’t hurt). Then came the debut of Hit Man, a movie he co-wrote with director Richard Linklater and in which he starred as a psychology and philosophy professor who ends up working undercover with police and posing as a hit man, only to fall in love with a woman (Adria Arjona) who tries to hire him. His work in that film earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy. He was a producer on the documentary, The Blue Angels. And then there was Twisters, the summer blockbuster that banked nearly $371 million, where he played a cocky storm chaser who joined forces with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos to figure out how to stop tornadoes in their tracks. Oh, and he adopted his adorable dog Brisket while filming that movie — and made a star of him in the process.

But it seems nothing can stop Powell, who has a large slate of projects lined up for 2025, including the series Chad Powers and a remake of The Running Man. But Sydney Sweeney — who had a busy 2024 herself, starring in Madame Web, Eden, and Immaculate, which she also produced, and has the series Echo Valley and produces and stars in a Christy Martin biopic in 2025, and will return to film season 3 of Euphoria — was at Powell’s side at the top of 2024 for Anyone but You, which she also executive produced. Here, she celebrates Powell’s juggernaut year.

The first time I properly met Glen Powell was over Zoom, and even through a screen, his warm, personable energy was palpable. He exudes charisma, passion, and an infectious love for storytelling that makes you lean in and want to be part of his world. From the very beginning, it was clear that Glen isn’t just a talented actor — he’s a force of nature and a true collaborator.

Working with Glen was one of the most memorable experiences of my career. The first time we ran lines together in Australia, I was struck by the incredible thought he’d poured into his character. Every choice he made felt intentional, layered, and deeply rooted in the story we were trying to tell. Glen approaches his craft with such care and precision that it elevates everyone around him. On set, he’s not just a scene partner — he’s a real partner. He looks you in the eyes, and in that moment, you know you can do anything together. We trusted each other implicitly, and that bond translated into every frame of the film. And yes, I tested that trust — literally. I’d randomly throw trust falls at him just to see if he had my back. He never let me down. That’s who Glen is, both on camera and off.

What stands out most about Glen is his grounding in the things that truly matter. His love for his family and his Texas roots is a testament to the man he is. Witnessing the love and respect he has for his family — and the love they have for him — is inspiring. It’s a reminder of the kind of person we all aspire to be: someone who remains loyal to what’s important, no matter where life takes them.

Glen has never lost his love for storytelling or his innate understanding of who his audience is. He’s not chasing validation or trying to prove something to the world; instead, he’s deeply invested in making people happy. His goal is always to create experiences that resonate, entertain, and leave you feeling something — whether it’s joy, hope, or inspiration. And he’s been doing a pretty damn good job at it.

Thoughtful, caring, and a goofball in the best way, Glen is everything you’d want a movie star to be. But beyond the star power, he’s simply someone who makes the people around him better. I don’t know if I’ll ever have another experience quite like the one I shared with Glen. He made it special, and I’ll forever be grateful for the memories we created, both on and off screen. Glen Powell is a rare gem, and the world is lucky to have him, and I’m so happy for the recognition he so much deserves.