Glen Powell’s Villain Era Streams Now
When established stars step into unexpected roles, it often means pushing boundaries, challenging comfort zones, and uncovering new facets of their talent. Glen Powell’s involvement in John Patton Ford’s upcoming 2026 film, How to Make a Killing, is a prime example of this kind of creative risk-taking.
The movie throws the usually polished, capable star into an environment far removed from his typical repertoire. Instead of playing a smoothly competent figure, Powell inhabits the role of a deeply dispossessed man who descends into a violent killing spree—murdering his own family members in a desperate bid to seize wealth he believes is rightfully his.
This transformation demanded a significant shift. Moving from the familiar beats of a cool, competent character—even one as academic as his role as a philosophy professor in 2024’s Hit Man—into the murky waters of morbid dark comedy required him to completely redefine his screen persona.
Stepping into this intense, morally ambiguous world allowed Powell to explore depths of character that are often elusive on the big screen. It was a challenging pivot, forcing him to engage with raw, unsettling themes through an action-comedy lens.
Ultimately, this venture proved to be one of his most rewarding performances yet. It demonstrated his versatility and capacity to handle complex, darker material, offering audiences—and fellow actors—a compelling look at a side of Glen Powell rarely seen.
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