What’s On Chad Powers’ Disney+ Watchlist?

Discover the movies and shows Chad credits with shaping him into the sophisticated quarterback he is today

If Chad Powers has taught us anything, it’s that a new look, a little confidence, and a serious commitment to an alter ego can take you pretty far. So what would Chad add to his Watchlist? Probably a couple of stories about secret identities, second chances, lovable underdogs, and, of course, plenty of football. If there’s a disguise, a comeback, or a game on the line, Chad’s probably pressing play. We chatted with Michael Waldron, the series’ co-creator, about what Disney+ shows and movies might’ve inspired Chad Powers’ character, and we even got a quote from Chad himself! 

Read on to see his list of picks on Disney+, then stream Season 2 of Chad Powers, starring Glen Powell.

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Who is Chad Powers?

Chad Powers is the eccentric quarterback alter ego of Russ Holliday, played by Glen Powell. After a mistake derails Russ’ promising college football career, he disguises himself as Chad and gets another shot at the game by walking on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish. The character was inspired by Eli Manning’s memorable undercover Chad Powers segment on ESPN’s Eli’s Places.**

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What would Chad Powers watch on Disney+?

“Hey, it's Chad Powers. Electricity was scarce where I grew up, but whenever there was some to spare, I would use it to watch movies and TV. Here are some of the programs that helped me grow into the sophisticated young man I am today. Go Fish!” — Chad Powers

Now that you’ve heard it from the man himself, consider this Chad’s starting lineup.

The God Of Mischief Gets A Second Chance: Marvel Studios’ Loki

A fresh start can change everything, even for the God of Mischief. In Marvel Studios’ Loki, the mercurial villain Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, resumes his role in a new show that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Kate Herron directs and Michael Waldron is head writer.

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A Football Team Learns How To Become One: Remember the Titans

Based on real events, this remarkable sports story celebrates how a town torn apart by friction and mistrust comes together in triumphant harmony. After leading his team to 15 winning seasons, beloved football coach Bill Yoast, played by Will Patton, is demoted and replaced by tough, opinionated Herman Boone, played by Denzel Washington. How these two men overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions is a remarkable portrait of courage and perseverance.

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A Cinderella Story Goes Spectacularly Off-Script: Anora, Hulu

Like Chad, Anora knows what it’s like to find yourself living a life you never expected. Anora, a young woman from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a life of luxury she’d only dreamt of when she marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as the parents storm to New York to get the marriage annulled. (Hulu)*

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An Enchanted Tale About Seeing The Person Within: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

There’s more to someone than meets the eye. Brave, independent Belle sets out to rescue her father and discovers the enchanted castle of a mysterious beast. This timeless tale is overflowing with unforgettable characters and music, and is widely considered to be one of Walt Disney Animation Studios' finest features.

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Secret Identities Get A Digital-Age Reality Check: Catfish: The TV Show, Hulu

What happens to relationships when the truth finally comes out? From the producers of the critically acclaimed 2010 documentary Catfish comes a TV version following the journey of real-life couples who have formed an online relationship but have never met in person. Yaniv "Nev" Schulman, whose own online love drama was the subject of Catfish, and filmmaker Max Joseph travel around the country to tell the stories of these hopeful romantic partners. Each hour-long episode is filled with mystery, surprises, and sometimes even shocking revelations as one partner discovers the truth about their significant other. What will happen when they meet in real life for the first time? (Hulu)*

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A Lovable Outsider Tries To Find His Place: Edward Scissorhands

What happens when an outsider gets a chance to start over? Once upon a time, a kindly inventor created a gentile and curious young man named Edward. But the inventor died before he could finish Edward, who was left with sharp metal shears for hands. Edward was sad and alone until a kind Avon lady invited him to live with her family in the fantastical land of Suburbia.

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The Ultimate Family Disguise Comedy: Mrs. Doubtfire

“I’m going to do a Mrs. Doubtfire but with football,” Chad famously plots, so this heartwarming comedy starring Robin Williams is certainly on his list. After Daniel Hillard, an unemployed actor, loses custody of his three children to his ex-wife, he realizes that seeing his kids once a week just isn't enough. So the crafty thespian dresses as "Mrs. Doubtfire," an elderly British nanny, in order to be close to his kids.

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College Football Swagger Takes Center Stage: 30 for 30: The U, ESPN

Throughout the 80s, Miami, Florida, was at the center of a racial and cultural shift taking place throughout the country. Overwhelmed by riots and tensions, Miami was a city in flux, and the University of Miami football team served as a microcosm for this evolution. The image of the predominantly white university was forever changed when coach Howard Schnellenberger scoured some of the toughest parts of Florida to recruit mostly Black players for his team. With a newly branded swagger, inspired and fueled by the fast-growing local Miami hip-hop culture, these Hurricanes took on larger-than-life personalities and won four national titles between 1983 and 1991. In this 30 for 30 documentary, filmmaker Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alum, tells the story of how these "Bad Boys" of football changed the attitude of the game they played, and how a serene campus was transformed into The U. (ESPN)*

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An Underdog Warrior Steps Into A New Identity: Mulan (1998)

Clever Mulan proves her worth outside of her tradition-bound society when, disguised as male soldier Ping, she bravely takes her father's place in China's Imperial Army. Helped by her outrageously funny guardian dragon Mushu and a lucky cricket named Cri-Kee, Mulan strives to earn the respect of her fellow warriors and their courageous Captain Shang. Mulan's adventures lead to a climactic battle atop the Imperial Palace, where her family's honor, the fate of the Emperor, and China’s future all rest in her hands.

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A Super Hero Struggles With Two Lives: Spider-Man™ 2

Balancing two lives is no easy feat. Just ask Peter Parker. In Spider-Man™ 2, the second installment in the blockbuster Spider-Man series, based on the classic Marvel Comics hero, Tobey Maguire returns as the mild-mannered Parker, who is juggling the delicate balance of his dual life as a college student and superhuman crime fighter. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when he confronts a new nemesis, the brilliant Otto Octavius, played by Alfred Molina, who has been reincarnated as the maniacal and multi-tentacled "Doc Ock." When Doc Ock kidnaps MJ, played by Kirsten Dunst, Spider-Man must swing back into action as the adventure reaches new heights of unprecedented excitement.

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