Glen Powell’s stardom continues to ascend as he gears up to headline a new film alongside a few Hollywood heavyweights.
The Anyone But You actor, 35 — who recently admitted he ‘leaned into’ those Sydney Sweeney romance rumors — is set to star in Monsanto, a new legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock featuring Anthony Mackie and Oscar-winner Laura Dern.
The film follows the journey of Brent Wisner (Powell), a young attorney, as he confronts the formidable chemical company Monsanto in a case represented by Dewayne ‘Lee’ Johnson (Mackie), a high school groundskeeper unknowingly affected by the company’s product, Roundup.
Throughout the trial, Dr. Melinda Rogers (Dern), Monsanto’s chief toxicologist, staunchly defends Roundup’s safety.
‘I’ve always been fascinated by true stories of ordinary people against extraordinary odds,’ Powell said in a statement. ‘This story encapsulates that spirit with a critical issue that affects us all. And it’s a privilege to bring it to audiences with an exceptional filmmaker and powerful cast.’
Glen Powell ‘s stardom continues to ascend as he gears up to headline a new film alongside a few Hollywood heavyweights; seen in January
Powell is set to star in Monsanto, a new legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock featuring Anthony Mackie and Oscar-winner Laura Dern; Mackie (L) in May, Dern (R) in January
Dern added: ‘I’ve loved my collaborations with John Lee and look forward to working with him again. There couldn’t be a more vital story to be a part of.’
‘I was drawn to this contemporary David vs. Goliath true story because I found it dramatic, moving, quite funny and of critical importance in today’s world,’ said Hancock.
‘My ambitions are to deliver a smart, thoughtful and commercial legal drama that takes the audience on a human journey.’
Adam McKay is producing the screenplay written by Hancock, Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc and Ned Benson.
‘These days stories about the “little guy” taking on huge institutions seem few and far between, both in real life and on the big screen,’ said McKay in a statement.
‘So, when a story as riveting and inspiring as this one shows up on our desks we get excited. Why? Because people love and need these movies. They always have and always will.
‘Erin Brockovich, Silkwood, It’s a Wonderful Life, Spotlight, 12 Angry Men, Moneyball, Norma Rae… I legitimately think I can list 200 wildly successful and beloved films about real people standing up against overwhelming odds with only fairness and truth on their side. So, let’s make number 201.’
Lately, Powell has been riding a wave of success in Tinseltown.
Having graced the screens of hits like Hidden Figures, Everybody Wants Some, and Top Gun: Maverick, Powell soared into the spotlight with the recent rom-com Anyone But You.
Blind Side’s John Lee Hancock is set to direct
Lately, Powell has been riding a wave of success in Tinseltown; seen with Sidney Sweeney in Anyone But You
Powell graced the screens of hits like Hidden Figures, Everybody Wants Some, and Top Gun: Maverick
His first big role came in the TV series Scream Queens
Up next, he dives into Netflix’s Hit Man, a project he not only stars in but also co-wrote alongside director Richard Linklater, before embarking on Universal’s adrenaline-fueled Twisters.
Amidst this whirlwind, he’s currently filming the gripping revenge tale Huntington in South Africa.
Meanwhile, Mackie is set to make his grand entrance onto the big screen as Captain America in marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World in February 2025.
Dern will next appear in Lonely Planet for Netflix; as well as an untitled Noah Baumbach project.
