Glen Powell Recalls Bombing an Early-Career Script Read with Dustin Hoffman: ‘I’m Watching Him and I’m Losing Him’

VarietySaturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:31:13 PM
Glen Powell Recalls Bombing an Early-Career Script Read with Dustin Hoffman: ‘I’m Watching Him and I’m Losing Him’
Glen Powell, known for his confident charisma, shared a humbling experience from his early career in Hollywood during an appearance on "Hot Ones." He recounted how he was so starstruck by legendary actor Dustin Hoffman that he bombed a script reading. This moment highlighted the challenges faced by newcomers in the entertainment industry, even for those who later achieve success.
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