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Before Glen Powell was buzzing around inTop Gun: Maverickor melting hearts in rom-coms, he made a sneaky pit stop in theNCISuniverse. Yep, long before soaring to A-list heights, Powell popped up in not one but two criminally underrated episodes of the hit procedural. And no, it wasn’t as some blink-and-you’ll-miss-him extra; he had a solid role that left fans double-checking IMDb years later.
While everyone’s busy debating Batman and Bane inThe Dark Knight Rises,Glen was out there dodging bullets and making waves in a show that still dominates primetime. Who knew that the charming pilot fromTop Gunhad ties to Gibbs’ squad?
BeforeTop Gun:Maverick, Glen Powell’s UnderratedNCISCameo You Probably Missed
BeforeGlen Powellwas the cocky, adrenaline junkie Hangman inTop Gun: Maverick, he was a Marine with a heavy backstory onNCIS. Yeah, you probably forgot, but back in 2012, Powelldropped into Season 10for a two-parter calledShell Shock. His role? Marine Sergeant Evan Westcott—stuck in a family mess while NCIS dug into some serious post-war trauma.
This wasn’t just some quick cameo. Powell actually held his own in these episodes, showing off some major acting chops before his Hollywood breakout.Shell Shockwasn’t just about the case—it was about the heartache and family bonds. Powell was the perfect fit for a role that would set the stage for his future military roles.
Now, looking back, it’s crazy howNCISdidn’t blow up his early performance. Sure,Mark Harmonwas the man, but Powell quietly put in work as a guest star that deserves more love.
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Fast forward, and Powell’s everywhere. FromTop Gun: MavericktoAnyone But Youwith Sydney Sweeney andHitman, he’s now one of Hollywood’s hottest stars. But it all started with those underratedNCISepisodes. So, if you need a throwback or just missed it—catch Powell in action before he became the guy we can’t stop watching.
Glen Powell Raises the Bar in Celebrity Look-Alike Contest with a Major Prize
Glen Powell took the look-alike contest game to a whole new level. On November 24th, theAnyone But Youstar turned hisown competition into a showstopper. The winner already scored a cowboy hat, $5, free queso for a year, and a thumbs-up from Mama Powell. But then Powell dropped the real bombshell:
I know there is some cash and a hat at stake here, but I just wanted to say that the winner of today’s contest gets a personal prize from me. Now, you may know that my parents make a cameo in every movie I make, but today, the winner of the Glen Powell lookalike contest wins their parents or any family member of their choice a cameo in my next movie.
What’s the prize? A cameo in one of his upcoming films—your parents or a family member could be in the mix! With gigs inChad PowersandThe Running Manlined up, this was a major flex. What other celeb’s going to top this?
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
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