#GlenPowell is a rarity: one of the few Hollywood mega stars. For the past decade, industry handwringers have debated who would become Hollywood’s next leading man. The one women want to date and dudes want to drink with. Then Powell arrived via good old-fashioned elbow grease and unbridled enthusiasm. In our October/November cover story, Powell opens up about the setbacks, successes, and relationships that make him the actor—and the man—he is today. Story by Madison Vain Photographed by Billy Kidd Styling by Chloe Hartstein Grooming by Jennifer Brent at Forward Artists using Bondi Boost Set Design by Michael Sturgeon Tailoring by Yana Galbshtein Esquire Executive Design Director: Martin Hoops Esquire Visual Director: James Morris Esquire Entertainment Director: Andrea Cuttler Esquire Editor-in-chief: Michael Sebastian