His mother worked in the Reagan administration but Glen Powell is all for avoiding political conversations entirely: ‘My calling is elsewhere’
‘I realized that politics divide people.’
Glen Powell is keeping his focus squarely on his acting career instead of diving into the world of politics. According to Reality Tea, the Hollywood star recently made it clear that he prefers to avoid political discourse entirely. He believes that engaging in political debates is not productive for his life or his work.
This stance comes at a time when many other celebrities are also reconsidering their public involvement in political issues. Powell spoke to Esquire about his upbringing to provide some context for his current mindset. He noted that his mother worked in the U.S. Treasury Department during the Reagan administration. However, current events were rarely discussed at his family dinner table. Powell looked back on those quiet meals with a very simple reaction: “Thank God.”
He explained that his perspective has evolved as he has navigated his own path in the industry. “Over time,” Powell said, “I realized that politics divide people.” He dislikes the nature of modern political arguments. He described debates on proving points as “the worst version of a conversation.” Powell also stated that he genuinely does not enjoy the current state of public discourse. He feels that the environment surrounding these topics is simply not as healthy as it used to be.
Powell does not hold anything against those who choose to use their platform for advocacy
The actor noted that he applauds people for “jumping into those things and fighting for what they believe in.” He clarified that his choice is simply about personal alignment. “If I were a political person, I would be talking about it. For me, my calling is elsewhere,” he added. He currently feels that engaging in political conversations is “not presently possible.”
Powell is not the only high-profile star to adopt this approach. According to The Hollywood Reporter, his co-star Sydney Sweeney has shared similar thoughts. She stated in a recent interview that she has “never been here to talk about politics.”
Sweeney said she identifies primarily as an artist rather than a political figure. The actor, who is no stranger to controversy, noted that she became an actor to tell stories. She also expressed a desire for people to have more respect and understanding for one another.
Powell is following in the footsteps of his colleagues
Variety reports that Dwayne Johnson has also moved toward a similar position. He previously said that he regrets his past political endorsements because they caused unnecessary division among his fans. He expressed a strong desire to keep his focus entirely on his art moving forward. Johnson noted that he hates the constant negativity associated with political cycles. He specifically mentioned that he hates the slinging and all the b——- that comes with it.
Jennifer Lawrence has also shifted her approach to public political statements. She once felt compelled to speak out frequently during the first administration of Donald Trump but now questions whether celebrity opinions actually influence voters at all. She has said that sharing her views might just add “fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” Lawrence prefers to let her work speak for itself through projects that highlight important social issues.
The actor also spoke about how The Running Man bombed
Beyond his views on politics, Powell recently addressed the box office performance of his film, The Running Man. The movie faced a difficult road during its theatrical run. It earned approximately $69 million worldwide against a production budget of $110 million.
Powell pointed to internal issues at the studio as a major factor. He explained that Paramount let go of an entire marketing department just one month before the film hit theaters. He noted that this happened right in the middle of a corporate merger. This move occurred around the time the studio initiated a series of staff cuts that impacted about 1,000 jobs. These structural changes clearly made it harder for the film to find its footing with audiences.
Powell has also been busy with other projects like How to Make a Killing. That film earned about $21.7 million worldwide against a $15 million budget. The actor also spoke about his need to slow down after a period of intense, rapid work. He wants to focus on making quality movies and protecting his personal life.
To attain this, he seems more than happy to leave the political arguments to others. For now, he is sticking to staying neutral. He wants to ensure that his audience stays focused on the stories he is telling on the big screen.
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