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Glen Powell Reflects on Glee Audition and Friendship

9/26/2025

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Glen Powell auditioned for Sam Evans on Glee, losing to Chord Overstreet.
Powell says he harbors no resentment; they stayed close and even lived together during Overstreet's rise.
Glee, created by Ryan Murphy, aired 2009–2015 and featured Lea Michele and Darren Criss.
Powell, with a musical-theater background, is interested in Broadway and collaborates with Ryan Murphy on a musical project.

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Story summary

Glen Powell auditioned for Sam Evans on Glee, losing to Chord Overstreet.
Powell says he harbors no resentment; they stayed close and even lived together during Overstreet's rise.
Glee, created by Ryan Murphy, aired 2009–2015 and featured Lea Michele and Darren Criss.
Powell, with a musical-theater background, is interested in Broadway and collaborates with Ryan Murphy on a musical project.