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Glen Powell is fast coming up as Hollywood’s next big thing. After getting worldwide acclaim with his role alongside Tom Cruise in the hitTop Gun: Maverick, and starring in the sleeper hit romantic comedy with Sydney Sweeney inAnyone But You, Powell has returned to wow the audience in his latest,Hit Man.
Starring as a ‘hitman’, Powell also co-wrote the script. After recently making its Netflix debut, the film has received impeccable critical ratings, leaving fans in complete shock.
Glen Powell Does the Unthinkable withHit Man
Glen Powellhas been in the industry for quite some while now, but it has been in recent years that the actor has started showcasing his real potential. TheScream Queensstar showed the zealous and determined side when hestarred inTop Gun: Maverickand his comedic genius when he starred inAnyone But You, convincing fans that he truly is a versatile actor.
However, his latestHit Mantakes him even further and showcases that Powell is a brilliant screenwriter too. Having starred as the lead, co-produced, and co-written the film, Powell’s genius has led to one astonishing feat that has left fans shocked.
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Aromantic black comedy,Hit Mandetails the life of a New Orleans Police Department part-timer who goes undercover as a reliable hitman to help arrest those who hired him. Things go pretty well until he comes across a girl trying to kill her husband. The saga gets more complicated once they end up romantically entangled.
Having premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival last year, the movie was recently released on Netflix. And surprisingly, it is now one of the top-rated movies of all time onRotten Tomatoeswith a score of 98%. Being described as a hugely entertaining watch, it is a first for a Netflix movie to receive such impeccable prase.
Fans Celebrate Glen Powell’sHit ManRating
Directed and co-written by Oscar-nominatedRichard Linklater,Hit Manhas turned out to be an epic hit among fans and critics. Starring Adria Arjona as well in the lead, the film has been doing surprisingly well on Netflix, seeing the highly impeccable reviews so far.
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While not many expected Powell to come up with a script, it is even more surprising to see how fans have been reacting toHit Mangarnering exceptionally rave reviews,
a good netflix movie? how did this happen?
— Kanishq Not So-lucky (@kanishqsolanki_)August 07, 2025
Genuinely is a very good movie. Pretty fun!
— Oj (@ImprovingSlowly)July 04, 2025
You had me at dark comedyI was on the edge of my seat, holding my breath in many scenes. When I watch it again and some day, I will, I will be able to breathe and laugh more. And Glen Powell was versatile and delicious!
— Debra Strege (@EdinaDebbie)July 17, 2025
Definitely deserve it I don’t expect less
— majidadin matasa (@sadeiqsb)June 23, 2025
Well deserved
— 𝗖𝗔𝗭 ☦︎ (@IamCazmir)June 07, 2025
As fans praise the film and its lead star Glen Powell, one cannot help but wonder whetherHit Manis a one-hit wonder from Powell as a screenwriter. Whatever it may be, the future today looks bright for Powell and we are here for it!
Hit Mancan be streamed on Netflix.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
