Glen Powell will star in the new legal drama Monsanto alongside Laura Dern and ... trends now
Glen Powell's stardom continues to ascend as he gears up to headline a new film alongside a few Hollywood heavyweights.
The Anyone But You actor, 35 — who recently admitted he 'leaned into' those Sydney Sweeney romance rumors — is set to star in Monsanto, a new legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock featuring Anthony Mackie and Oscar-winner Laura Dern.
The film follows the journey of Brent Wisner (Powell), a young attorney, as he confronts the formidable chemical company Monsanto in a case represented by Dewayne 'Lee' Johnson (Mackie), a high school groundskeeper unknowingly affected by the company's product, Roundup.
Throughout the trial, Dr. Melinda Rogers (Dern), Monsanto's chief toxicologist, staunchly defends Roundup's safety.
'I’ve always been fascinated by true stories of ordinary people against extraordinary odds,' Powell said in a statement. 'This story encapsulates that spirit with a critical issue that affects us all. And it’s a privilege to bring it to audiences with an exceptional filmmaker and powerful cast.'
Glen Powell 's stardom continues to ascend as he gears up to headline a new film alongside a few Hollywood heavyweights; seen in January
Powell is set to star in Monsanto, a new legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock featuring Anthony Mackie and Oscar-winner Laura Dern; Mackie (L) in May, Dern (R) in January
Dern added: 'I’ve loved my collaborations with John Lee and look forward to working with him again. There couldn’t be a more vital story to be a part of.'
'I was drawn
