Key Takeaways:
– Glen Powell gains recognition from roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Hit Man.
– Co-authored and acted in the critically-acclaimed Hit Man, Powell describes this as his ‘biggest gamble’.
– Powell acknowledges that insecurity and anxiety can help drive an actor to deliver their best performance.
– Despite feeling insecure, Powell has consistently been putting in effort on his projects, setting him up for potential Hollywood stardom.
– Hit Man is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Striding to Stardom: Glen Powell’s Journey
Earning global recognition through Tom Cruise’s blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, Glen Powell has gradually carved a place for himself in the film industry. Apart from starring in major hits like Anyone But You, Powell has also thrived in his latest role in the film Hit Man, which has inducted him into worldwide fame and acclaim.
The Fear Inside: Hit Man Conveys Powell’s Biggest Scare
Although Powell emerged under the spotlight by sharing the screen with Tom Cruise, it wasn’t Maverick which he deemed his most ambitious and challenging project. Rather, it was Hit Man that truly tested his mettle. Co-scripted by Powell and renowned director, Richard Linklater, the film portrays Powell as an undercover hitman in New Orleans. The deeper his character delves into his job, the more he entangles himself with a woman plotting to murder her husband.
Celebrated as a crucial success with an impressive 97% rank on Rotten Tomatoes, Hit Man has now been released on Netflix. Even so, Powell confesses in his interview with InStyle that this film represented his biggest gamble, partly due to the responsibilities he shouldered not just as a lead actor but also as a co-writer.
Embracing Insecurity as an Actor: Powell’s Perspective
Pioneering a successful venture like Hit Man, has indeed proved Powell’s worth not just as an exceptional actor but also as a skilful screenwriter. Awaiting his appearance in an upcoming movie Twisters, Powell insists that harboring uncertainty and insecurity as an actor can be beneficial.
In his interaction with InStyle, he elucidated his viewpoint on this matter. Proposing that an inflated ego could jeopardize the success of a project, Powell insists that minor anxiety helps push actors to give their best. Stemming from a genuine concern of disappointing others, this fear ensures that no stone is left unturned while preparing for a role.
Powell further explains his outlook, saying, “There’s an interesting thing about it, because you come from a place where you really want to be good for people. You don’t want to let people down. It’s a good thing because it means you’re going to do everything you possibly can. If you feel too safe going into something, I think it’s a bad thing. If you feel too deserving of something, I think it’s bad.”
Actors’ nerves popping out before they start a project are common but not detrimental, according to Powell. Rather, this insecurity signifies an actor’s regard and dedication toward the project. Notwithstanding his own insecurities, Powell’s commitment to delivering impactful performances on screens of all sizes, sets him on a path to potentially emerge as one the greatest Hollywood stars in the making.
