Actor Glen Powell revealed the most intense prank he played on his younger sister, Leslie Powell, which involved his former Devotion co-star Joe Jonas. The story was shared during a conversation with PEOPLE at a Los Angeles screening of Glen’s new film How to Make a Killing on February 14. This prank has become a notable example of Glen’s mischievous side while highlighting his close relationship with his sibling.
The Prank That Shocked Leslie Powell
During the event, Glen explained that he and Joe Jonas collaborated to pull a prank phone call on Leslie, simulating an arrest scenario. Using a clever trick that involved a distorted call sounding like it came from a jail, they convinced Leslie that the two had gotten into trouble. Glen described how his sister, fearing for their safety, seriously searched every jail in Georgia looking for them.
I did … a prank phone call on my sister [Leslie] with Joe Jonas of getting arrested, and my sister literally was searching in every jail in Georgia for the two of us,
Glen, 37, recounted.
Joe figured out a way to get — I think it was on like Google Translate — for it to sound like a jail was calling my sister for a collect call, and so … my sister accepted the call, and I basically just pretended like Joe and I hit somebody in a golf cart and that we needed to be bailed out,
he continued.
And my sister took it very seriously. And then I ended the call, and then my sister searched every jail in Georgia looking for Joe Jonas and me,
Glen added.
It was very sweet of her. It showed the dedication that my sister has to me, but I’m not going to do a mean prank on her like that again because she’s too sweet.
Sibling Rivalry and Payback
Glen shared that while he was responsible for the elaborate prank, Leslie was ready to retaliate in kind. He acknowledged that their playful back-and-forth was part of their sibling dynamic, with Leslie eager to get even after the intense phone call.
She did get me back. She was salivating to return that favor, I remember,
Glen revealed.
Leslie Powell’s Creative Career and Their Family Bond
Leslie Powell, the youngest of the Powell siblings at 33, is an accomplished musician whose creative talents extend to television, film, and commercial projects. She has contributed to the scores of movies featuring Glen, including Twisters and Anyone But You, showcasing their overlapping careers in entertainment. Glen often praises Leslie’s artistry, highlighting her as a major influence in his life.
Nothing puts me in a better mood than [Leslie’s] music,
Glen said in a previous interview with Nylon.
Remember the name. She’s a star,
he added.
Besides Leslie, Glen has an older sister, Lauren Powell, 39, who lives near him in Texas and is the mother of his four nieces and nephews. The family frequently gathers at their family ranch in East Texas, reinforcing the close-knit connections among the siblings and extended family members.
Kicking it with the family and gathering everybody, that’s magical,
Glen expressed.
How to Make a Killing Premieres Amid Family Stories
Glen Powell’s new dark comedy, How to Make a Killing, hits theaters on February 20. The film, which features themes of family scheming, mirrors Glen’s own lively family dynamics to some extent. His visit to Los Angeles for the screening provided the perfect moment to reflect on his closest relationships and playful spirit that shape his life off-screen.
