Glen Powell and Universal’s 2027 Comedy The Comeback King Is Officially Rated R
A star returns to college
Powell stars as Aubrey King, a country-western performer whose reputation is damaged by a false online claim that he cheated on his pop-superstar girlfriend. He leaves the spotlight and goes back to college to complete his degree and try to rebuild his life.
The Motion Picture Association assigned the film an R rating for “language, sexual content, and some drug use,” according to FilmRatings.com. The comedy is set for release in the United States on February 5, 2027.
Apatow directs and co-writes
Judd Apatow directs The Comeback King and co-wrote it with Powell. The cast includes Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, Stavros Halkias, Jin Hao Li, Vanessa Bayer, Tig Notaro and Kumail Nanjiani.
Leanne Morgan, Atsuko Okatsuka, Chris Fleming and Mike Birbiglia are also in the film. Apatow’s directing credits include The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People, This Is 40 and Trainwreck.
Powell’s comedy experience
Powell’s film and television work includes action titles such as Twisters and The Running Man, as well as comedies including Anyone But You and Hit Man. He co-wrote Hit Man and co-created the Hulu series Chad Powers.
His R-rated comedy credits include Everybody Wants Some!! and Hit Man, both made with Richard Linklater, and Anyone But You. Powell also starred in the black comedy thriller How to Make a Killing, which is rated R.
Key points
- The Comeback King has received an R rating for language, sexual content and some drug use.
- Glen Powell plays a country-western star who returns to college after a false online rumor damages his reputation.
- Judd Apatow directs and co-wrote the film with Powell.
- The film is scheduled to open in the United States on February 5, 2027.