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Glee Star Chord Overstreet Beats Out Pal Glen Powell for Breakout Role
4 Oct
Summary
- Glen Powell auditioned for the role of Sam Evans on Glee
- Chord Overstreet, Powell's close friend, ultimately landed the role
- The two were "buddies" and would audition for the same parts
According to a recent podcast interview, actor Glen Powell had auditioned for the role of Sam Evans on the popular TV series Glee, but the part was ultimately given to his close friend Chord Overstreet. The two had met in acting class and would often find themselves "in the waiting room at the same time" during auditions, as they were good friends.
When it came down to the wire for the character of Sam Evans, who first appeared in Glee's second season, Overstreet ended up landing the role. Powell expressed that it was "kind of wild" to watch his best friend go through the "crazy Glee ride," as the show had become a global phenomenon at the time.
Despite not getting the part, Powell has since gone on to find great success in Hollywood, starring in major films like Top Gun: Maverick and the Hulu series Chad Powers. Meanwhile, Overstreet's portrayal of Sam Evans on Glee was widely praised, with the actor saying the role served as a "boot camp" that helped him become a better singer and performer.
