Forget The Dark Knight Rises, Almost No One Remembers Glen Powell Was in the 2 Most Underrated NCIS Episodes

Before Glen Powell was buzzing around in Top Gun: Maverick or melting hearts in rom-coms, he made a sneaky pit stop in the NCIS universe. Yep, long before soaring to A-list heights, Powell popped up in not one but two criminally underrated episodes of the hit procedural. And no, it wasn’t as some blink-and-you’ll-miss-him extra; he had a solid role that left fans double-checking IMDb years later.

While everyone’s busy debating Batman and Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, Glen was out there dodging bullets and making waves in a show that still dominates primetime. Who knew that the charming pilot from Top Gun had ties to Gibbs’ squad?

Before Top Gun: Maverick, Glen Powell’s Underrated NCIS Cameo You Probably Missed

Before Glen Powell was the cocky, adrenaline junkie Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick, he was a Marine with a heavy backstory on NCIS. Yeah, you probably forgot, but back in 2012, Powell dropped into Season 10 for a two-parter called Shell Shock. His role? Marine Sergeant Evan Westcott—stuck in a family mess while NCIS dug into some serious post-war trauma.

This wasn’t just some quick cameo. Powell actually held his own in these episodes, showing off some major acting chops before his Hollywood breakout. Shell Shock wasn’t just about the case—it was about the heartache and family bonds. Powell was the perfect fit for a role that would set the stage for his future military roles.

Now, looking back, it’s crazy how NCIS didn’t blow up his early performance. Sure, Mark Harmon was the man, but Powell quietly put in work as a guest star that deserves more love.

Fast forward, and Powell’s everywhere. From Top Gun: Maverick to Anyone But You with Sydney Sweeney and Hitman, he’s now one of Hollywood’s hottest stars. But it all started with those underrated NCIS episodes. So, if you need a throwback or just missed it—catch Powell in action before he became the guy we can’t stop watching.

Glen Powell Raises the Bar in Celebrity Look-Alike Contest with a Major Prize

Glen Powell took the look-alike contest game to a whole new level. On November 24th, the Anyone But You star turned his own competition into a showstopper. The winner already scored a cowboy hat, $5, free queso for a year, and a thumbs-up from Mama Powell. But then Powell dropped the real bombshell: 

What’s the prize? A cameo in one of his upcoming films—your parents or a family member could be in the mix! With gigs in Chad Powers and The Running Man lined up, this was a major flex. What other celeb’s going to top this?

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