Lately, Glen Powell has been making headlines for his rumored off-screen chemistry with Sydney Sweeney, but his screen presence continues to steal the spotlight. With undeniable charm and a natural flair for both comedy and intensity, Powell has proven himself a versatile performer, shining in romantic comedies like Anyone But You and high-octane hits such as Top Gun: Maverick. However, a daring towel-clad moment in The Running Man trailer recently had Edgar Wright jumping in to clarify the scene.

A towel scene featuring Glen Powell left fans jaw-dropped—now, Edgar Wright has finally opened up about the scene that broke the internet.

Edgar Wright firmly dismisses the idea that placing Glen Powell in a towel was a move designed to draw attention. He explains that the scene comes directly from the original story and was not added for effect. Powell, in top physical form, executed the stunt himself under brutally cold conditions. “Glen Powell is in better shape than any of us will ever be,” Wright noted, as reported by Empire. There were no special effects or body doubles—he really did abseil down the building wearing only a towel.

Glen Powell is no stranger to wild leaps, but his latest might top them all. In one intense moment, his character, Richards, scrambles up a wall, muscles coiled, clearly gearing up for a dramatic launch. Edgar Wright even joked that with stunts like these, they might as well rename the film The Jumping Man. And while that towel-and-tension moment is grabbing headlines, so are the rumors surrounding his off-screen chemistry with Sydney Sweeney, something Powell has recently addressed.

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Glen Powell recently offered a cryptic response, leaving fans guessing whether it is playful PR or something more personal when it comes to his equation with Sydney Sweeney.

Glen Powell masterfully danced around romance rumors involving Sydney Sweeney, mirroring the agility of his Top Gun: Maverick alter ego. After attending his sister Leslie Powell’s extravagant Texas wedding alongside Sweeney, Powell made a cryptic remark during his appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends. He noted that “timing is everything” and added, “[Leslie] and Syd are obviously great friends.” The reunion came shortly after Sweeney’s engagement ended, igniting a wave of speculation across social media and tabloid circles alike.

Glen Powell’s mother, Cyndy Powell, stepped in to cool the gossip, telling Daily Mail there is “nothing going on behind closed doors” and that Sydney Sweeney’s RSVP came before her relationship status changed. She insisted the actress is like family after their time in Australia. Meanwhile, Netflix joined the wink party, fueling speculation with a playful post highlighting their on-screen spark. However, Powell is now trending not for romance but for a towel-only moment Edgar Wright swears is no publicity stunt.

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