During a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert surprised the audience with a never-before-seen clip of a younger Glen Powell. Powell, who stars in the new film Twisters, has made a name for himself in action movies, most notably in Top Gun Maverick. However, Colbert revealed that Powell had a less successful venture into the action genre at a young age.
Colbert displayed a photo of a young Powell and asked him about the circumstances surrounding it. Powell seemed taken aback and admitted that it brought back memories he had never before discussed publicly. The photo showcased a 13-year-old Powell participating in a reality show called Endurance, which Colbert described as a kids’ version of Survivor.
Powell explained that Endurance took place in Mexico and featured kids competing against each other. Although Colbert jokingly suggested that the show involved fighting in a pit, Powell clarified that it was not as extreme as that. Unfortunately, Powell’s experience on the show was short-lived, as he was eliminated in the first episode.
Colbert then surprised Powell by showing a clip from the show, to which Powell admitted he had no prior knowledge of its content. Reflecting on his elimination, Powell shared that it was a devastating experience for him at the time. He had wanted to be on the show so badly, but his lack of balance led to an early exit.
The conversation took a lighter turn when Colbert read Powell’s bio from the Endurance show. The bio mentioned Powell’s passion for making his own movies and his efforts to buy a professional video camera by mowing lawns and acting in commercials. It also highlighted his love for tap dancing and singing at nursing homes. Powell laughed at the bio, joking that it was quite the contrast to falling off a bar during the show.
Despite his early setback on Endurance, Powell has now become a successful actor, with Twisters being his latest venture. Colbert praised Powell for his resilience, suggesting that even if his acting career didn’t work out, he had the fallback option of being a lawnmower. Powell responded humorously, acknowledging that the revelation about his Endurance stint had momentarily humbled him.
Powell’s appearance on The Late Show was met with enthusiasm from the audience, who welcomed him warmly. Twisters, the movie he stars in, is set for release in theaters this Friday, ensuring that Powell’s fans have something to look forward to.
In conclusion, Stephen Colbert‘s unearthing of a never-before-seen clip of a young Glen Powell on The Late Show provided a glimpse into Powell’s early experiences in the entertainment industry. Despite a setback in his youthful foray into reality television, Powell has since risen to prominence as an actor, and his latest project, Twisters, is certainly generating excitement among fans.
