Actor Glen Powell told Esquire that he does not wish to discuss politics, despite his mother’s prior work in the U.S. Treasury Department. Powell characterized political discourse as divisive and noted that such conversations have become unhealthy over time. He stated that engaging in political debate is “not presently possible” for him and indicated his focus lies elsewhere, though he expressed respect for those who choose to participate in political advocacy.
Powell joins other entertainment industry figures in publicly declining to engage in political commentary. His Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney similarly stated in a January interview that she is “not a political person” and does not anticipate publicly confirming her political beliefs. Sweeney emphasized her career focus on storytelling rather than political discourse. Separately, Jennifer Lawrence reflected on her previous political activism during the first Trump administration, questioning whether celebrity political speech meaningfully influences voter behavior or instead contributes to national division.
In discussing The Running Man’s theatrical performance, Powell attributed the film’s weak box office results to staffing changes at Paramount. He stated that the studio eliminated an entire marketing department approximately one month before the film’s release date, which coincided with a broader corporate restructuring. The Running Man premiered on Nov. 14, 2025, and Paramount had begun announcing significant staff reductions earlier in late October. THR sought comment from Paramount but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
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