'The Iron Claw' Cast Talk Intense Body Transformations To Play Wrestling Von Erich Brothers

Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons dish on their new A24 film "The Iron Claw," following the tragic story of the famous wrestling family, the Von Erich brothers. The cast opens up about the intense training they endured to transform their bodies for the film, and joke that they became instant brothers after getting shaved and stripped down to their underwear to wrestle.
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[@itsyaboykinger9355]

It's nice of Kelly to bring Stanley into the conversation, he's clearly an introvert who mostly speaks when spoken to. Pretty good interview.

[@khronicallykatt]

It’s not really nice lol it’s her job! he should have been acknowledged earlier tbh

[@Master.Debater]

@@khronicallykatt it makes me miss charlie rose

[@acnixon]

I noticed that,too and I was about to say Kelly Clarkson knows how not to make a guest feel left out. I love her.

[@bowed305]

Glad she finally addressed Stanley. I was feeling bad that he was so left out for so long.

[@DonnyLusk]

He really nailed it. He made me cry the most in the movie.

[@chloexelyse]

Maybe he isn’t as talkative…

[@bigjonstx]

Kinda like Mike in real life.

[@dramamine6199]

he isn’t very talkative i’ve noticed in comparison to the others tbh

[@bowed305]

@@dramamine6199 I can see that he seems to be quieter than the others. What bugged me a bit was that she wasn't really directing the conversation his way. As the host, I wanted her to do a better job of drawing him in. I'm glad she did finally do that, though.

[@carl_anderson9315]

Respect for Efron for acknowledging how rude might seem for a guest to wear shades in an interview. It clearly puts distance between him and the audience.

[@arizonagirl6474]

I think he is dealing with a lot of anxiety due to his facial changes. People have been making fun of him. So maybe the glasses are like a form of security.

[@cloutdaze]

@@arizonagirl6474I think so too, I hate that. He still looks great and I genuinely believe that he broke his jaw. He was already so handsome so I doubt he wanted cosmetic surgery for non medical reasons. People can be cruel. He’s a sweetie though, I hope he knows everyone loves him.

[@arizonagirl6474]

@cloutdaze Exactly. I think he's still very handsome, and maturity looks great on him. There will always be haters. Sadly, social media amplifies that.

[@Easy420skate]

He broke his jaw once and that was basically a decade ago, this new look has happened within a year.@@cloutdaze

[@iceybby6415]

It literally doesn’t y’all are just annoying

[@cloutdaze]

I sobbed like a baby watching this movie, all of them did a great job of portraying the brothers.

[@sadhu7191]

I cried from his biggest beer run ever movie inmade 2022

[@mlevi1467]

The mother played the heck outta her role. Give her props

[@stephtanio9894]

I thought I was doing good, keeping myself together. The Heaven scene hit, my face shattered 😭

[@katdujka4760]

that ending, whewwww.

[@loserliam2362]

Stanley was a standout for me, havent heard of him before this but wow he was so good in the film.

[@hannahwootton6491]

He was really good made me tear up at his characters death wow

[@alextoth9853]

Props to Harris for being the most convincing Texan (and also most size appropriate) in the movie.

[@LoveBaseballLove]

I love him!

[@ajford3973]

People are saying Efron should get the Oscar nomination and he should but honestly, Jeremy Allen White was the MVP of the movie for me. One of the most devastating performances i’ve ever seen.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Im so scared to watch this movie bc of how sad its going to be

[@jenniferrv1]

Good point. Jeremy Allen White did such a great job in this role

[@themoley91]

Every interview I've seen with Jeremy Allen White he's asking the interviewer questions about themselves and stuff, seems like a genuinely nice dude.

[@inconvenientfacts6452]

Nice dude, no business playing a guy 110lbs heavier and 8 inches taller than him. Worst casting decision ever

[@davefarlow]

​​​@@inconvenientfacts6452They were all miscast. 6 foot 2 Harris plays 6 foot 8 David. The worst one had to be whoever played Ric Flair. Didn't sound, or look like him. Still great movie though.Also Fritz is spot on.

[@chrissimpkins3701]

​@davefarlow no disrespect, but the David VonErich character was the most accurate character of the movie. He acted the Harley Race seen better than David did, live

[@davefarlow]

@@chrissimpkins3701 Still a miscast. I'm not one to nitpick, but people seem to only be pointing at the Kerry Von Erich character when they all had accuracy issues for the most part. It still did well in telling a great, but tragic story.

[@Whereisbigpapa]

@@inconvenientfacts6452dude who cares Kevin and his family liked it that’s all that matters

[@robertmamea9916]

Seeing Efron in this really makes you realise he's taken seriously as an actor now with this movie. Von Erichs were an incredible family in the wrestling business.

[@steven1479]

I was watching and was like "that guy looks like Zac Efron. No way it's him" because I couldn't imagine him getting that jacked for the role. I had to google the cast to see who this Efron lookalike was lol.

[@miirandagarciia]

You cannot tell me Stanley isn’t literally Quentin Tarantino

[@Cabledeluz1977]

Yeah, he does give me those vibes too, lol

[@brendonohagan1946]

😂

[@BiggusNickus]

He looks like the lovechild of Quentin Tarantino and RJ Mitte.

[@Ellietalk81]

Kelli is a brilliant interviewer; she has a knack of making people feel comfortable and safe. Love that once Kelli got Stanley chatting, he truly joined the conversation. They all had such lovey moments & memories to share. Great questions Kelli + team!

[@paulatreides9096]

Zac Efron nailing the dance after one look is hilarious

[@Jadorelainie]

That's that Kenny Ortega training on him.

[@Jammer90210]

As a huge wrestling fan, I feel these gentlemen have so much respect for the Von Erich's and wrestling in general after doing this movie. I can't wait to watch it!

[@Budimichael]

Kelly is such a great interviewer, she gets better every show she does, i am sure her guests feel so at home and comfortable to talk with her without their guards up.

[@pauljohn961]

I've honestly grown up watching Zac Efron from High School Musical to now. He and Vanessa Hudgens will always have a special place in my heart. ❤😊

[@cindyking5580]

Zac went to my high school with my nephew. Arroyo Grande High. 😃

[@B1GJERRY3]

this is the first clip i've seen from this show and... as a huge fan of talk television and just interviews in general, i think kelly is crushing it! she's really good! i think the same endearing-ness that won our hearts on american idol is what makes her such a good host and interviewer. till this day, i've still never seen someone as animated, magnetic, and seemingly genuine as her. and she asks a lot of great questions! kelly has won me over again!!!

[@user-fn8my7vr3h]

Can we all take a moment to say HOW GREAT KELLY LOOKS !!!!! Great interview with the cast also!!

[@booboooboohooo291]

The movie was amazing and you will not leave without bawling tears lol

[@tendonstrength]

I have watched a lot of interviews with this cast, and this is the best one

[@MrSotero123]

Zac Efron has been preparing his whole life to be a Marvel/DC or even a The Boys type of superhero. Give the people what they want!

[@logankerr8090]

this film is just as good as "The Wrestler". hope this film gets some Oscar nominations next year

[@amberbailey8241]

The wrestler waz way better

[@jellisocrazy]

The wrestler was an amazing movie but iron claw was great

[@greekmillennial4540]

I personally don't think there is a comparison, Wrestler is much better

[@mychaeljones7526]

2:21Thank you Zac Efron, Ive yelling this in theaters for so long that people think I am insane.

[@aydendurrett1302]

I mean yelling isnt something one should really do at the movies 😂

[@BiLLz66614]

Zac Efron is one of those dudes.. that growing up ... most people I knew couldnt stand... because we knew only High School MUsical... Then one day he just became cool. Love that dude now lol. He's been in some great flicks... and THIS ONE is well worth the watch. Especially being a wrestling fan... And seeing some of the all time greats portrayed .

[@martilack]

matt dillon is cool. Prince was cool. zac effron isnt cool.

[@aliofly]

@@martilackbeing a good actor makes him cool

[@Keliiyamashita]

Now that guy with the green sweater should have been a young Willy Wonka! The eyes… and even the voice.

[@davidarjon2551]

why? because he looks like gene wilder?🤣🤣

[@darianlynch2687]

I was just about to say the same thing! 😂 #ShouldveBeenInTheReboot

[@stevenlopez1255]

People have been saying this for years too haha

[@colterwilliams3152]

Wow you are only the 100k person to say that🙄 get over it

[@lettylynn7412]

​@@colterwilliams3152sounds like YOU need to get over it homie

[@brookejackson2900]

Great interview ❤

[@aislingbyrne73]

She's a super interviewer, professional how she kept including Stanley. Waaaay better than Oprah.

[@King-dp7cm]

In case you are wondering at 2:50 Zac explains why he is wearing the glasses. It’s not for looks folks so calm down.

[@greens294]

My fear is that it’s more botched surgery. Really hoping I’m wrong tho

[@King-dp7cm]

@@greens294 oh his eyes?

[@cloutdaze]

@@greens294oh shut up Jesus. He literally had reconstructive surgery on his jaw after breaking it.

[@user-fn8my7vr3h]

No one was wondering. Lol

[@MysticMiss]

Such a good interview ❤

[@randomarmy8541]

God!! Harris Dickinson is so freakin' gorgeous!

[@acnixon]

Harris Dickisnon looks like a high profile fashion model,actually.

[@LoveBaseballLove]

Aaaaaaaagreed! He's beyond gorgeous and I'll watch anything he's in not just to look at him but also bc he's actually talented

[@El-ingobernable]

i kinda wanna see these 4 do another movie together

[@justineves3588]

This is a great interview i can't wait to see the iron claw and I am a big fan of zac effon 😊❤

[@dirtybaker]

Respect to Kelly Clarkson. Great interviewer here.

[@leaneclemenceT]

The Iron Claw movie is amazing - Run to see it y'all !

[@JennyLouLou]

Love Kelly, she is so genuine and sweet. ❤

[@cynthiasoto3178]

Great movie! So emotional!

[@lorddeathspit1124]

I have to do the same thing as Zac. "im not trying to be cool my eye's wrecked." damn light sensitivity can't wait till this heals .

[@hannahwootton6491]

Im 26 so my childhood was very high-school musical based i loved those films

[@jackielewis6582]

Looking forward to seeing the movie. I always watched the wccw in the 80s & the Von Ericks.

[@pedroalmeida9596]

Great Movie. Amazing ZAC.

[@darklordwendel]

Yeah, there was a family curse. His name was Fritz.

[@donnawells-pk6jx]

Grew up with fritz sportarorium was my second home iam 66 now u did amazing job guys be texas proud 😊

[@hooyet]

When I watched the movie, zac efron reminded me a lot of Joaquin Phoenix and this just confirms it more

[@monthejamtarts2129]

Need stanley to release his version of like that way forever. He absolutely kills that song in the movie

[@garrettthibodaux3427]

Luke Hawx runs Wildkat Sports Wrestling in New Orleans very fun to watch we always have a blast

[@LoveBaseballLove]

Not a wrestling fan. 100% watched this movie because of these actors and all the good rumors and wasn't disappointed. What a great movie! And Kelly is right: they all did a pretty darn good north Texas accent, especially Zac.

[@mroddydawg]

Saw movie today. 2 scenes with Kerry had me welling up

[@mroddydawg]

@@jussymane ah my bad. That happens around KZbin quite a lot around here. Well I edited it for you haha

[@SakAttack87]

​@@jussymaneSaying there was a scene that was emotional isn't exactly a spoiler.

[@jussymane]

@@SakAttack87 You're a little late to the party, bud. @mroddydawg edited the comment

[@SakAttack87]

@@jussymane Apologies.

[@janjannn05]

Stanley if you are reading this. You will be the next BIG thing

[@anchmcle]

Stanley is adorable😊

[@H.so.]

I’m glad that Zac explained why they were wearing glasses. I can’t stand when celebrities wear glasses when being interviewed. lol.

[@dragonwashere7008]

Exactly what sunglasses is Zac wearing? I know its tom ford but does anyone know the style?

[@jesilialeaupepe4966]

I definitely cried. Very sad story of the Von Eric’s

[@marlenegabrielacontrerasga5929]

love love love!

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Kellys hair is perfect

[@AmyWockhouse12]

W Kelly giving Stanley a chance to speak

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Damn they worked with Chavo Guerrero thats great.

[@indiglo1971]

He played The Sheik.

[@mychaeljones7526]

5:50 Killer Joe, Silent Night, of course TCM, and The Devil All the Time.

[@javiruiz8365]

I’m glad Zac brought his chin with him!

[@thehumancrumb.668]

Dude.😂

[@nicanproud]

I like knowing Zac voted for Kelly 😊

[@teripepper295]

I had such a crush on Kerry Von Erich when I was a kid. Such a sad ending to most of the family.

[@olivercaan520]

Ohhh my lord Kelly lookin like she’s 20 again😍

[@_WESTSIDE_]

Kelly 😍😍

[@kimyv7693]

I love the film .

[@ricky93100]

Wow since when did she lose weight?Good for her! She looks amazing and so much younger!

[@Cabledeluz1977]

Thanks to the popular medicine of Ozempic

[@l963nnn2]

Yeah

[@EgadMyPickle]

The cast looks like they’re about to re-film That Thing You Do.

[@LoveBaseballLove]

Love that movie!

[@wa2k99]

God bless the Von Erichs.

[@RedKingdom28]

Many people are sad about the failed inclusion of Chris in the film but after you understand all the family went through and although he’s important the audience more than likely would’ve been extremely saddened and/or traumatized.

[@aidanokeeffe6221]

stanley i love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@konceptsketcher]

Stanley looks like a young Burt Reynolds.

[@Dayna-Punky]

I'm a Texan and I always felt like our southern accent and British is very similar.

[@Arthur-hg7ny]

He wore the same sunglasses as the Today show.

[@dakotac180]

Harris is so pretty and great actor but Matthew is short king pretty, Zac is remade pretty. Stanley was an educated one.

[@jimbook3903]

Who?

[@Gailm29]

Who is Matthew? You mean Jeremy???

[@toddthickstone6961]

Lmfao tf is Matthew?​@@Gailm29

[@lordlickorice]

Remade pretty. Lol.

[@vonettadevo]

“Stanley was an educated one?” What do you mean?

[@CarrieHamptonPhotography]

How can that guy play Kerry Von Erich he looks like he’s 5’6”. Kerry was massively tall

[@breannasmith7580]

Right like it was a confusing casting but he acted good

[@CarrieHamptonPhotography]

@@breannasmith7580 I haven’t seen it yet but I’m sure he did well. But same kind of thing with Jack Reacher I guess. In the books Reacher is supposed to be a BEAST. Tom Cruise is tiny but he was in the movie.

[@bernardmayles6564]

Kelly looks great

[@jimyaj]

As a host she should know how to get everyone involved! Super talented but let them talk and balance the questions!!

[@johnnash297]

Kelly, I really like your hair up. 🌶🌶

[@gaffyduck7491]

She had a body transformation herself damn 👀👀👀

[@cherylhart5955]

Why is zach wearing sunglasses

[@Hotdamnitsvel]

Stanley is so freaking cute

[@quinnhen2325]

Zach looks related to Kurt Russell with that haircut and all filled out.

[@terryalan4590]

Where’s mjf?

[@DavidDamron-xy8fw]

Movie was good n sad

[@alejandroallday]

She lost mad weight

[@wwm2022]

Does ozempic cause never shutting up and taking too fast

[@99Bananas25]

Why is Zac Efron wearing sunglasses inside?

[@tnt01]

He hurt his eye

[@RonnyRjones]

Kelly's 5 minutes is unnecessary. Ask about details of the movie!!!

[@ArgChica]

At 5:33 let's make sure Jeremy and Harris weren't laughing at Kelly but with her. Not a fan of guys who make fun of normal girls. Or think they are better than. Sorry not every woman is a model like and keeps quiet for ya. That is why we love Zac. Always so much respect for people. We all know Kelly doesn’t get embarrassed but shouldn't be disrespected in her own show either

[@chloexelyse]

What?

[@bananabread7707]

I’m thinking Jeremy thought Kelly did a good job with the claw. They probably practiced their “claw” everyday and Kelly did it in a second 😂

[@Littlebigtime]

I watched this twice to figure out what the hell you're talking about.....maybe you meant to comment on a different video?

[@user-bo1os9nz8e]

I think u might be overanalyzing lol

[@rogue6344]

I think Jeremy was motioning towards the other two to encourage them to speak about the claw, then they nervous chuckled. Zac & Jeremey didn’t mean to, but they were leading the conversation because they have more experience so they’re more comfortable.

[@jessicamousseau3258]

Why does Zack have sunglasses on?

[@lizzieg133]

eye infection!

[@leodrea]

Really 🤔

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

​@@leodreayup he went straight from the eye doctor to NYC for the junket.

[@KnowPhere]

Cocaine

[@auntlizard262]

Just listen to the interview and you’ll find out

[@tammyforbes2101]

Don’t mess with Texas just leave it alone trust me on this.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Texas should leave other ppl alone too

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

OMG, Kelly needs to re-examine her interview skills. First, engage everyone from the very first minute. Ensure that everyone gets a turn to speak and allow them to finish their thought. Also, step back frontalking about yourself... You are so long winded leading to a question and/or talking about yourself.

[@60wwediva]

She dominated the interview so much making it about herself. Yet in the interview hours before this at today show the interviewer didn't talk enough

[@user-bo1os9nz8e]

Love kelly but yes! Sometimes I don’t mind when she talks about herself bc it seems like a genuine convo rather than just another interview but she did over do it here

[@chaddy-me-boy8299]

I agree, let’s just say the whole thing didn’t work. Including the actors. This is a hard movie to really talk about.

[@rictawheels88]

Bingo!

[@impalaman9707]

You gotta work out like a maniac and drink a lotta raw eggs in a short amount of time to look like them

[@nnnnnn496]

You dont digest half of the protien with raw eggs. You gotta eat them hard boiled

[@ChubbsJustin]

Zac with the shades bc he’s tired of people commenting about his face lol

[@alexexum6084]

Take the sunnies off efron. 😂

[@60wwediva]

He has an eye infection he cant....

[@javiruiz8365]

And the chin implant

[@thehumancrumb.668]

​@@javiruiz8365😂

[@javiruiz8365]

@@thehumancrumb.668 it’s facts! Then he pretends it’s his 10 year injury

[@theblackmamba182]

zac now looks like th joker. he should be the next joker.

[@dattykun]

Chill buddy 😂 maybe scarecrow

[@cambard3086]

It’s so sad that the movie left so much out and just got so much wrong

[@RonnyRjones]

This interview is ONLY about Texas and the actors....Not anything important info about the movie!?!!

[@PelvisPresley420]

Superstitions is just in the mind. I did everything you're not supposed to do in 1 day including walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, walking on cracks on the sidewalks, and nothing happened. My girlfriend cheated on me about a week later and we ended up breaking up and 3 days later I Iost a very good job due to it going out of business and couple other misfortunes, but they were all coincides 😂😂😂

[@jamiericcardo6698]

She talks way too much, the interview is not meant to be about you

[@javiruiz8365]

Don’t watch it! Go watch Sherri

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

An interviewer is SUPPOSED to engage in conversation. Not only that but these fellows seem shy or introverted

[@gamezflats]

Great movie ...bring some tissue.

[@sarahallen9259]

One interview he said he hurt his eye another he says he has an eye infection. Which one is it

[@jc-zy8xt]

Give the guy a break… at least he apologized ! Happy holidays

[@Methequeen]

Literally none of our business but also an infection can hurt and hurting your eye can lead to an infection

[@javiruiz8365]

He probably broke his eye like he broke his chin ten years ago. 🙄🙄🙄

[@vonettadevo]

@@javiruiz8365Who cares?? It’s time to let it go…

[@javiruiz8365]

@@vonettadevo let it go girl