Alright, y’all, it’s time to talk about the latest gift from the universe: Glen Powell. Let’s just say—thank you, Glen Powell. And thank you, Hollywood. Because in his newest film The Running Man, Powell does what no one asked for but everyone needed—he throws away his towel and serves a whole lot of cake. Cake in the most deliciously literal sense, of course.
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After his now-infamous birthday pics sent the internet into a collective swoon last month (seriously, who told this man he could be that fine?), Powell’s latest role is setting the internet on fire again—this time, for something a little more, shall we say, flattering to the eyes. The film, an action-packed thriller, features a scene where Powell, as an all-American hero (as if we could have expected anything less), struts around in a towel. But—plot twist—the towel does not stay on for long. Nope, one dramatic tug later, and his “cake” is exposed for the world to enjoy. And enjoy, they did. Because as we all know, the internet doesn’t forget moments like these.
A Towel Drop That Has Everyone Talking
Take a look at the action below. We see Powell working hard in The Running Man, showing off his muscles in full force, proving his dedication to the role and his commitment to… well, looking incredible while doing it. The intensity in these shots is matched only by the sheer charm he’s packing.
A Cheeky Surprise That’s Worth the Wait
Fans went absolutely berserk when the scene dropped. It’s like we collectively took a deep breath, saw the towel fall, and collectively screamed, “YES. THIS. THIS IS WHAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.” It’s clear that Glen Powell’s “chiseled charm” is not just reserved for the gym. He’s clearly been working on more than just his acting chops, if you know what I mean.
And then there’s this shot, which is straight-up iconic. A moment that’s made for the big screen—and our collective fantasies.
Here’s the still image, but if you click on it, you’ll be brought to a moving image, if it is still up on X.com
So, if you were already planning to see The Running Man this Friday, make sure you don’t blink during Powell’s scene. You won’t want to miss a single moment of that towel drop, or the perfectly sculpted “cake” that follows. And hey, if you’ve already seen the film, maybe it’s time to rewatch it… just for research purposes, of course.
To everyone who contributed to this moment—whether it was Powell himself, the director, or the wardrobe department—thank you. The LGBTQ+ community is here for it, and so is the entire internet. This is a gift we didn’t deserve, but we are most certainly going to appreciate it.
So don’t forget: The Running Man hits theaters this Friday, and trust me—you won’t want to miss Glen Powell’s towel drop. It’s an action-packed thrill ride with a side of cake that’s sure to leave us all hungry for more.
He actually looks better, IMHO, in the towel shot, while he is still inside the room and even while running around inside that hotel. The movie itself is a violent, florid mess and is more notable for Domingo chewing the scenery moments, even though he’s mostly poorly used and, especially at the end, wasted at what could have been a far more superior reveal/twist. Also noteworthy is that another one of the runners with Powell’s character is either a lesbian or a very sapphic pansexual woman. And, of course, one of the major hunters is played by a major queer actor, even though he’s mostly covered up until the last few minutes, and also wasted in those twists/reveals. It’s really a very lazy and poorly plotted movie.
I saw the movie for free, with a re-admit pass, in a Regal theater this week that barely had ten people in it. I am glad I watched it and do think Glen looks good in a big screen, but if you already caught him in that tropical butt shot from the rom com last year in theaters, you’ve seen it – and better – on a big screen and can wait for home watching for this.