Glen Powell Joe Jonas Fake Arrest Prank Story

Glen Powell and Joe Jonas faked an arrest to prank his sister Leslie.

Fake Arrest

What would you do if your phone rang with a collect call from a Georgia prison claiming your brother and a Jonas Brother were behind bars for a localized hit-and-run?

For Leslie Powell, this wasn’t a hypothetical. It was a Tuesday.

While filming the 2022 war drama Devotion, Glen Powell and Joe Jonas decided that the intensity of a movie set wasn’t enough. They needed more chaos.

Using a Google Translate trick to mimic the sterile, automated voice of a correctional facility, they convinced Leslie that the two actors had plowed a golf cart into an unsuspecting victim.

Scouring the State of Georgia

Leslie didn’t hesitate. She didn’t call a lawyer or check the news. Instead, she spent hours desperately calling every jail in the state, trying to find where they were holding her brother.

The logistics of the hoax were surprisingly simple:

• The Voice: A digital translation tool provided the “collect call” authenticity.
• The Crime: A golf cart accident—vaguely ridiculous, yet entirely plausible for two high-energy actors on a film set.
• The Mark: A sister whose Nashville roots and “favourite artist” status in Glen’s eyes made her the ultimate empathetic target.

The High-Stakes Bond

In Hollywood, authenticity is a rare currency. Actors are surrounded by people paid to say “yes,” which makes the sibling bond even more vital.

Leslie Powell isn’t just “Glen’s sister.” She is a legitimate force in the industry, having worked on the scores for massive hits like Twisters and Anyone But You.

The fact that she was willing to bail out a Jonas Brother, along with her sibling, speaks to the “all-in” nature of the Powell family. When you are in the inner circle of a rising, leading man, you aren’t just a spectator.

You are the emergency contact. This prank wasn’t just a joke; it was a stress test of a lifelong support system.

The Value of a “Mean” Prank

Most relationship experts tell you to foster kindness and avoid “cruel” humor. That’s often wrong. Within a family, a high-stakes prank functions as a barometer for trust.

1. It confirms loyalty: Leslie’s reaction proved her absolute dedication.
2. It humanizes the “Star”: For Glen, being the architect of a failed jailbreak keeps him grounded in a way a red carpet never could.
3. It creates a “Prank Debt”: These moments build a shared history that keeps the relationship dynamic and prevents it from becoming a boring, professional transaction.

The Sweetness of the Sting

Glen has since retired his jersey. He admitted to PEOPLE that seeing Leslie’s genuine concern made him realize he could never pull a stunt that elaborate again.

She was too “sweet” to be the victim of his manufactured drama. However, don’t mistake her kindness for weakness. Leslie is currently “salivating” at the chance for revenge.

In the world of the Powells, the music might be moving, but the family dynamics are a full-contact sport. Glen may be the Twisters’ star, but Leslie is the one currently plotting the next storm.