The lookalike contest craze made a significant impact in Austin, Texas, this weekend. A group of seemingly laid-back, charming, and handsome guys came together to vie for the title of being the doppelgänger of the truly most chill, charming, and handsome Glen Powell.

Impressive Prizes on Offer

The winner of this contest was set to receive an enticing package. They would take home a generous $5, along with a stylish cowboy hat and a whole year of free queso from the renowned taco chain Torchy’s. It was a remarkable haul for such a low-stakes competition. However, Glen Powell himself took things to a whole new level. The Twisters star, who is currently filming Edgar Wright’s new movie The Running Man in the UK, sent in a video. In this video, he offered the winner a unique cameo in one of his next movies. But here’s the twist – it wasn’t for the winner themselves but for any member of their family. As Powell explained in the clip, “Now, you may know that my parents make a cameo in every movie I make. But today, the winner of the Glen Powell Lookalike Contest wins their parents — or any family member of their choice — a cameo in my next movie. I am completely serious. This is a cash-value prize of $6 billion.”

Details of the Contest

Per Fox 7 in Austin, the lookalike contest attracted a large number of onlookers. Although Glen Powell couldn’t be there in person, his mother was present to help judge. She kept the actor updated throughout the event via FaceTime. This added an extra touch of excitement to the competition. Ultimately, the grand prize went to contestant number 4, Maxwell Braunstein, a physician’s assistant. He had been hearing that he looked like Powell for a long time, which gave him the confidence to enter the contest. He said, “I did tell people I was going to win.” Braunstein also had the opportunity to speak briefly with Powell over FaceTime. He expressed his gratitude by saying, “Blessed that your mother thinks I’m anything like ya.”

Unique Aspects of the Event

Glen Powell’s video for the contest was truly worth watching. It took him nearly a full minute to reach the actual prize part. During this long intro, he used his charm to engage the participants. He welcomed them to the “Justin Hartley Lookalike Contest” and then made a witty remark about assembling them at Auditorium Shores for an important mission – pulling off a heist. He emphasized that they didn’t need masks as they all had the same face, making it the perfect crime. He referred to them as a “criminal” — wait for it — “Glen-terprise.” This added a fun and unique element to the contest.