The Glen Powell Lookalike Contest in Austin, Texas, drew a crowd with its quirky charm and surprise rewards. Participants competed for a cowboy hat, free queso, and a cameo in Powell's next film, as revealed in a humorous video by the actor.
- Glen Powell's surprising contest had a prize
- Hundreds gathered for an historic lookalike event
- Maxwell Braunstein won the grand prize
Powell's surprising prize
The vibrant city of Austin, Texas, became the epicenter of a unique event this weekend, as a lookalike contest dedicated to actor Glen Powell captivated locals. The contest promised fun and quirky rewards, including $5, a cowboy hat, and a year's supply of queso from Torchy’s Tacos.
However, the stakes were raised when Powell, known for his role in Twisters, sent a video message from the UK, where he's filming The Running Man.
In this clip, Powell humorously offered a cameo in his next movie—not for the winner, but for any of their family members. "Now, you may know that my parents make a cameo in every movie I make," Powell explained. "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."
Austin's lookalike contest attracted hundreds of onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere. Although Powell was absent, his mother participated as a judge and kept her son updated via FaceTime.
The actor's video was a highlight, filled with comedic bits before revealing the prize. Powell humorously welcomed participants to the "Justin Hartley Lookalike Contest" and joked about assembling them for a heist, calling it a "Glen-terprise." This playful approach added to the event's charm and kept the crowd entertained.
"I did tell people I was going to win," he said. Braunstein also apparently got to speak briefly with Powell over FaceTime, telling him, "Blessed that your mother thinks I’m anything like ya."
The contest concluded with Maxwell Braunstein, a physician's assistant, taking home the grand prize. Braunstein, who had been told he resembles Powell for years, confidently predicted his victory.
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"I did tell people I was going to win," he shared. His resemblance to Powell was so striking that he even spoke with the actor over FaceTime, expressing his gratitude: "Blessed that your mother thinks I’m anything like ya." This lighthearted event not only celebrated Powell's charm but also brought the community together for a memorable day.
