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Glen Powell Reflects on Starstruck Audition with Hoffman

11/16/2025

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During a Hot Ones interview, Glen Powell, actor, recalled being starstruck by Dustin Hoffman.
That moment led to a disappointing audition as he struggled to perform.
Over time, he learned to view legendary actors as collaborators rather than icons.
Powell has since gained recognition, starring with Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick and in Anyone But You.
He currently stars in The Running Man directed by Edgar Wright.

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Story summary

During a Hot Ones interview, Glen Powell, actor, recalled being starstruck by Dustin Hoffman.
That moment led to a disappointing audition as he struggled to perform.
Over time, he learned to view legendary actors as collaborators rather than icons.
Powell has since gained recognition, starring with Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick and in Anyone But You.
He currently stars in The Running Man directed by Edgar Wright.