Glen Powell’s Endurance Episode That Made Him Regret It

15-year-old Glen Powell’s first day out on Discovery Kids’ Endurance is something he now dreams of repeating.

A Childhood Photo

Glen Powell is a shining star on the big screen today, but in 2002, he participated in the Discovery Kids reality series Endurance.

At the time, he was just 15 years old and, while attempting a challenge, lost his balance and fell straight out.

Powell himself describes this moment as “very sad.”

Day One and Fading Hopes

Initially, young Powell wasn’t a sight to behold—high hopes, grounded enthusiasm.

But as he rode the wind, his foot slipped, and the key to his dreams slipped from his grasp.

Elimination, in the very first episode.

Embarrassment in front of Stephen Colbert

Powell also recalled this incident on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show.

Colbert jokingly said, “That was your first roll of the dice in the action world, which didn’t work.”

Powell admitted that remembering that day still shocks him.

New Film: Chad Powers

Glenn Powell is currently promoting his Hulu sports comedy, Chad Powers, in which he plays a college quarterback who goes by the pseudonym “Chad Powers.”

At the premiere event, he said that his celebrity journey wasn’t a turning point like “Endurance” initially, but that mistake taught him strength.

Memorable Parents’ Appearance

Glenn’s parents are also making a cameo on the Chad Powers set.

Powell joked that his parents are “the biggest beneficiaries of nepotism,” and he’s now used to it.

Being with them keeps him grounded.

A Unique Aspect of Regret

Powell says, “If I had the chance again, I would want to reverse that slip in endurance.”

This line is as surprising as it is human.

Even stars remember those childhood moments when a small mistake blocked the path to their dreams.

What to Watch Next

Chad Powers will stream on Hulu starting September 30th.

Powell’s experiences teach us that mistakes don’t stop us; they inspire us to move forward.

Next week, we plan to delve into the details of the series and fun anecdotes from the set.