In 2013, Glen Powell attended the VIP party for his own movie. He got kicked out and punched in the face
In 2013, Glen Powell was removed from the VIP section of a party for *The Expendables 3*, despite appearing in the film and having his face on a banner at the venue. He says a bouncer did not recognise him, and the encounter became physical, with Powell struck in the face.
Powell recounted the incident to *The Hollywood Reporter*, describing himself then as the unknown actor among a cast including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham. He had been acting since 2003, but later roles, including *Top Gun: Maverick*, helped make him a recognisable star; that film grossed more than $1 billion.
In short
- Glen Powell says he was turned away from his own film’s VIP party.
- A bouncer hit him during the altercation, despite his face appearing on a banner.
- Powell later rose to fame, with *Top Gun: Maverick* earning over $1 billion.
Explained simply
The Expendables 3 is an action film in a series built around veteran action stars, including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham. Glen Powell also appeared in the 2014 film, after working as an actor for about a decade.
At the time, Powell was far less recognisable than the film’s leading cast. He later became widely known for roles including Top Gun: Maverick, which earned more than $1 billion worldwide.
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