Stavros Halkias Stars in Judd Apatow’s Glen Powell Country Music Comedy
Stavros Halkias has been added to the cast of Glen Powell’s new film. Filmogaz.com reports he will play Powell’s character’s agent.
Project overview
The movie follows a country music star in free fall. Judd Apatow directs the untitled Universal Pictures release.
Powell co-wrote the script with Apatow. The studio sets the premiere for Feb. 5, 2027.
Casting details
Halkias joins previously announced cast members Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline. He steps into a key supporting role.
The move further expands Stavros Halkias’s profile as he teams with Judd Apatow and Glen Powell on a country music comedy.
Halkias’s recent work
He first gained attention as a founding member of the podcast “Cum Town.” He now hosts “Stavvy’s World.”
In 2023 he released the Netflix special “Fat Rascal.” In 2024 he wrote, produced and starred in “Let’s Start a Cult.”
He also appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi series “Command Z.” His next credit is A24’s Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony.”
Production team
Apatow produces through Apatow Productions under his overall Universal deal. He and Powell serve as creative leads.
Powell produces with Dan Cohen under their Barnstorm banner. Kevin Misher will produce through Misher Films.
Misher once served as a studio production president. His credits include “Erin Brockovich” and “The Mummy.”
Erik Baiers and Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for Universal. Halkias is represented by UTA and Schreck Rose Dapello.
Release context
Powell’s relationship with Universal began with the hit “Twisters.” The studio also released many of Apatow’s films.
Titles tied to Apatow at Universal include “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Knocked Up,” and “Trainwreck.”
