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Glen Powell Teams with Judd Apatow for 2027 Comedy 'The Comeback King'

Universal Pictures has announced the title and release date for Judd Apatow's upcoming comedy starring Glen Powell. The film, "The Comeback King," will premiere on February 5, 2027, and follows Powell as a country music star in decline. The cast includes Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, Stavros Halkias, and Li Jin Hao. Apatow directs and co-wrote the script with Powell, with production handled by Apatow Productions and Powell's Barnstorm company.

Key Points: Glen Powell, Judd Apatow's 'The Comeback King' Sets 2027 Release

  • Comedy film set for February 2027 release
  • Stars Glen Powell as a fading country western star
  • Features Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline
  • Produced by Apatow Productions and Barnstorm
  • Powell's latest collaboration with Universal
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Glen Powell's comedy from Judd Apatow titled 'The Comeback King,' set for 2027 release

Universal sets 'The Comeback King' for 2027. Judd Apatow directs Glen Powell as a fading country star in this new comedy.

Glen Powell's comedy from Judd Apatow titled 'The Comeback King,' set for 2027 release
"Turn it up. Feb 2027. - Glen Powell"

Los Angeles, April 7

Universal Pictures has unveiled the title of the previously untitled Judd Apatow comedy starring Glen Powell. The film, 'The Comeback King', is set to hit theaters on February 5, 2027, and follows Powell as a country western star in free fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The cast also features Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, Stavros Halkias, and Li Jin Hao. Apatow directs the film and co-wrote the script with Powell.

Powell took to Instagram to share the image revealing the title and added the caption, "Turn it up. Feb 2027."

Apatow Productions produces the film under its long-standing deal with Universal, while Powell and Dan Cohen produce for Barnstorm via a first-look deal signed last year. Former Universal president of production Kevin Misher produces for Misher Films, with Barry Mendel and Josh Church serving as executive producers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Powell's collaboration with Universal began with 2024's Twisters, which grossed over $267 million domestically. He currently voices Fox McCloud in Universal's animated hit The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, alongside Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy. His other recent projects include How to Make a Killing, The Running Man, and the upcoming second season of Hulu's Chad Powers.

Apatow's previous directorial credits include Netflix's The Bubble (2022), and Universal hits such as The King of Staten Island, Knocked Up, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting premise. A country western star in free fall sounds like it could have great comedy and heart, which Apatow is known for. Hope the script is tight and not just another Hollywood rehash.
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Rohit P
Good to see Li Jin Hao in the cast! More Asian representation in big Hollywood comedies is always welcome. The production team sounds solid. Let's hope the humour translates well for international audiences.
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Sarah B
February 2027? That's nearly three years from now. Hollywood planning is something else. By then, we'll probably have watched it on some streaming platform day one anyway.
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Vikram M
Apatow's early work was brilliant, but his recent films haven't had the same spark. Hope he brings back that magic with Powell. The man can act and has great comic timing.
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Kavya N
Country western star storyline? Reminds me a bit of our own Bollywood films about fallen stars making a comeback. Could be relatable in that sense. Hope it does well!

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