Glen Powell Proves He’s the Ultimate Dog Dad in Hollywood

Actor Glen Powell has certainly made a name for himself over the last few years. He charmed audiences with his portrayal of Lieutenant Jake "Hangman" Seresin in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, Tyler Owens in 2024’s Twisters, and, most recently, Ben Richards in the 2025 film, Running Man. 

Here at Woof Republic, we appreciate that not only is Powell a wonderful actor and one of the most charismatic celebrities out there, but he’s also a very devoted dog dad to a rescue pup named Brisket. If you are a fan of Powell, you’ve likely seen the tiny little guy by the actor’s side during press panels, red carpets, and the occasional paparazzi photo. 

While speaking to People magazine in November 2025, Powell said that his furry friend was on the Running Man’s set during the film’s production. According to Powell, his pup thoroughly enjoyed himself while his papa was busy filming scenes. 

"He was living his best life. It's a very fun movie, but it's a gauntlet [what my character] Ben Richards goes through. But, I would say the entire cast and crew took such good care of Brisket,” said Powell. 

Powell revealed how he came to adopt Brisket, whom he calls his “son,” on a June 2024 episode of the Drew Barrymore Show. The actor explained that he decided that he wanted to become a pup parent while shooting Twisters in Oklahoma.

“I was feeling like I needed to be a dad as soon as possible. So Brisket was the solution,” quipped Powell.

He also shared that he adopted the very good boy from The LaBelle Foundation, located in Los Angeles. In addition, he stated that his furry friend was taken in by the rescue around the Fourth of July. Powell also suggested his beloved dog was at risk of being put down.

“It’s kind of terrible. But before July 4th, you know, because a lot of dogs ran away, with the fireworks, he was probably one of those crew that would be put down. So, we got Brisket just in time,” said Powell.