Zac Efron & John Cena on Biggest Lies They’ve Told, Alter Egos, and “Ricky Stanicky”

MTV’s Josh Horowitz chats with John Cena and Zac Efron about their first time meeting at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards, working together on “Ricky Stanicky,” whether Zac should play a Ken in a future “Barbie” sequel, and more.
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[@amandak800]

Been a John Cena fan for 20+ years now! Love that guy!

[@CedXify]

Same! I would love to know what he looks like

[@caleb5257]

Zac seems so humble and chill. Always trying to listen and learn

[@hassanelachkar7636]

I’ve Watched Ricky Stanicky 3 times already I love it so much and it’s so funny to even to watch it over and over again worth it cuz of how funny and how perfect each role that every person played was literally best cast for this movie!! They need a part 2

[@lanaetaylor6317]

Ummmm... These two together in a movie? yes please! ❤❤

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Same Here

[@sairadelatessVEVO]

#sairasamb123

[@kevancarpenter3020]

Comes out tomorrow

[@ch3rr3y]

They already did one

[@katiemacdonald5758]

Ricky Stnicky

[@zachariahh4471]

Zac looking Mexican nowadays 😂

[@visionarywomanproductions]

Lmaooo my grandpa had the same stache... Too funny.

[@heath2397]

this made me laugh too hard.

[@kayla-xd7hi]

Zac looks so good 🤭hey zac

[@B00glefop]

What happen to his face? It looks different

[@kayla-xd7hi]

@@B00glefop broken jaw

[@nallelylopez6661]

I grew up with high school musical and I can’t express how much I love Zac. He’s aging fine like wine 😍🥵 oh yeah, anywho…this duo was fun to watch. 🙌🏼

[@Loopy413]

Hi @nallelylopez👋🏽😏

[@jaidincooper5361]

Creep

[@joshuamcnutt343]

He went a little overboard on plastic surgery on his jaw though. Yikes that looks rough. Damn near looks like Quagmire

[@danmccarthy]

These two fellas are both significant reps of both having self-love to take care of their individuality then being able to be there for others.

[@TacomaTofu]

Best duo ever 🔥

[@julleannleal7223]

I love you both so much 💗 💓 from the Philippines 😘😘😘

[@jasonryan2545]

Zac's face at 1:27 on full-screen seems like he's genuinely confused somewhat😂

[@julleannleal7223]

Ugh my both loviesss 😘😘😘

[@bklynkat23]

John Cena always has on the best suits ever!!

[@jspille007]

Troy Bolton and the 16x World Champion!

[@650smalltownuceb]

To Ricky stanicky🍻 the best friend we never had.

[@rawdave5554]

I don’t usually comment on movies or even watch things like this, but Ricky Stanicky, prime comedy I’ve seen ina while, I hope this is a resurgence of excellent comedy production in Hollywood, I was impressed.

[@benrosn8154]

Movie was totally awesome

[@user-pm5pj3zm3n]

Cena is very charismatic

[@faizansiddiqui3841]

GREAT MOVIE 🍿

[@ALMIGHTY_KJ]

I will be on MTV one day

[@christophercarson-ii6ck]

The duo we never thought we needed

[@TReeves92]

This movie was hilarious 😂

[@the_real_hillro7770]

Austin Theory and Grayson Waller vs Zac Efron and John Cena WM 40! Make it happen lol!

[@robrussell7828]

this was a fun movie to watch! i almost want to watch it again lol

[@kirstyhoward7257]

I laughed out loud so many times watching this movie. Fantastic

[@Peak_Silas]

John is so funny 😂Zac is thinking why am I here 😂

[@juanjvillarreal]

1:23 I caught that 22 Jump Street reference

[@AmazingArtisticSpidey]

Peacemaker ⛑️💪🏻& Troy Bolton 🏀 💪🏻

[@grogomeister]

I really enjoyed this film!

[@bennymartinez4306]

Movie was hilarious 😂

[@zaveguti287]

Zachary Eforns Plastic Surgeon Did amazing wow

[@iamcoachace]

Cena and these suits lol

[@PotheadChronicles]

We want a ricky stanicky 2!!!

[@NottsLadG]

Funny film really enjoyed it .. John Cena singing the hard rod songs is a classic

[@Ichigo1817]

I was around 9 or 10 and in 3rd grade. And my raunchy comedy was American Pie 😂

[@kaykeescorner]

Saaaame

[@user-zx8dv3ts3b]

HOLA MI AMOR BONITO ME GUSTA EL ROJOO 😮

[@xtho7999]

Cena is the man! Loved him in WWE but didn't know he had this hilarious side. Really enjoyed it. One guy I'd love to have a beer with haha

[@grigoreionut-gi4bh]

Zac Efron - GigaChad 100%

[@Jonakaiii]

Efron’s hair is 👌👌

[@jovannyherrera4589]

Why is Zack Efron sitting next to an empty chair?

[@kaykeescorner]

And he's just sitting there quiet half the time??

[@dillonthekid]

Hilarious movie great cast

[@alexandervelilla191]

Bring music videos again

[@rockylover2]

Really have to watch this! Love John Cena...but I have always had a celeb crush on Zac 😋

[@bab37ful]

I’d like to see Zac and John playing as brothers on the big screen… (or have their own spinoff)

[@robertperry8142]

John’s name in the movie Sisters! Pazuzu!!!!!!!!!

[@panchobeltran5936]

Looks like zac’s face Is slowly going back to normal again.

[@mentallyaktive916]

Nobody Brings Up Zac Doing Baywatch with The Rock ?

[@tiffneyjuneau6170]

That movies is hilarious

[@jasperlevien5968]

Dirty Grandpa i just recently saw im 33 and it was probably the raunchiest most rated R movie Ive ever seen. Sad but true.

[@LARRYTheDrone]

The actor Riley stiles is my cousin

[@danielscott3744]

I love a good hard R comedy lol

[@user-zx8dv3ts3b]

Y FREDYY 😂

[@MartyMarr21]

Zac looks like carl fredricksen maybe it’s the head shape

[@zainfancy1111]

John Cena is the greatest of ALL time 🔥

[@brontebritton1998]

2006 vibes

[@maxevans7341]

Great interview but cutting to the guy asking questions is weird

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

I understand the sentiment, and it's important to have a balanced approach to interviews. While it's insightful to see the reactions and interactions of the interviewees, it's also valuable to see the perspective and demeanour of the interviewer. Both aspects contribute to the overall dynamics of the conversation. It's a matter of personal preference, but the focus on the interviewer can provide context and insight into the discussion.

[@stephenwelsch4728]

Cena quoted the Grateful Dead. Made me love him more. Also my R rated movie that I should not have seen is Superbad. Love that movie

[@alexanderaustin1082]

Jon Cena's wisdom ia solid

[@ZenithAngel]

We gotta see Batista and John Cena in a movie together

[@willnilsen21]

Would be nice but Batista sadly has said he has no interest in working with him

[@twobirds01]

John is such a smart, humble, and introspective guy, the only I’ve ever disagreed with him on is apologizing to China for calling Taiwan a country, like stay strong don’t sell out to China😂

[@moretune420]

Zac jaw look crazy pause no glaze

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

Hey there, it's understandable that everyone has their own perspectives on appearances, but it's important to remember that celebrities are people too. Zac Efron is a talented actor who has captivated audiences with his performances. Instead of focusing on physical attributes, let's appreciate his skills, hard work, and positive impact on the entertainment industry. Let's spread kindness and positivity rather than judgment based on looks.

[@Will-to7pq]

Where is cena?

[@user-FrankCastle]

We can all see him now that China owns him 😂

[@nomad_wm]

John Cena really is an alpha male, Zac could barely get a word in 🤣

[@Nothin2C_1]

Santino would of killed this interview

[@MovieProdigy25]

Dick Hammer Bush!! Classic

[@heelgill]

While Zac Efron was in High School Musical, Super Cena was kickin’.

[@bbaasje]

Zac goes for a live action Mario movie?

[@charless.sturdivant]

🤣🤣

[@FutureXXD]

Damn Zac's face is different.. oofff

[@E1234]

Needs SANTINO

[@babybones919]

M.C.F.A. !!! Make Comedy Funny Again !! Love the risk taking Comedy peter took . Instinct of what funny INSTEAD OF WHATS ACCEPTABLE

[@user-ev8rr5lc4c]

Who is That mexican guy with John sena?

[@arzilla-210satx]

Jeff

[@Batman_rises_._]

Why is Zack on the right side of the frame

[@ericmedina4142]

Zac Efron keeps turning his head as if someone is next to him wtf

[@KrisBryant99]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@jeffreydahmer1143]

Zach and cena are great actors

[@alexello1189]

Cena saw blazing saddles at 5, what a great way to destroy that racial bias he might pick up from peers growing up in mass. Tbh I had a similar experience, one of my earliest childhood friends was a black kid named jalean Lennon. He had a brother with vitiligo too, and the really bad kind all over. He and I used to play “terminator” (another movie I watched at an early age) with the other kids and the other usual games. We also set small fires in the woods and pissed them out (as South Park dubbed it “playing firemen 😂😂)

[@Ibl4m35oC13TY]

Jo BL0w, say it very fast many times

[@nishbhojwani7722]

Zac face changed

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

it's called ageing, happens to everyone even celebrities, even ones who we probably had crushes on in school or college

[@egeb]

@@shevaunvan-hoff4069 Nope, It's called major reconstructive jaw surgery after almost dying. Get your facts straight.

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

@@egeb ok sorry I’m not a smarty pants like you act like you are

[@Strawberry_Kiss374]

Zac is hotter with the stach ❤

[@FramesPerSecond]

I mean Cena’s biggest lie was when he backstepped and apologised to China lmao

[@simenzewedlamini360]

Get over it clown

[@simenzewedlamini360]

Get the he’ll over it

[@callmecheese4696]

If cena don’t wear a suit then his muscles will pop out and probably make Zac look bad because the focus is on muscles not a talk show. So I think cena only show his muscles exclusively when he need

[@gtoyadhatagyab8013]

Is it just me, or Efron's jaws looks different?, like... He becomes more... Square?

[@Gotejjeken]

Sports Entertainment...what a mark, it's wrestling FFS

[@Roma-SRyan]

I dont like Zac's new face

[@TacomaTofu]

He said in an old interview he had broke his jaw and had to get it reconstructed. If you do some basic research they even report on the freak accident.

[@catierose3647]

I don’t like ur face either

[@max_rove]

@@TacomaTofu And if you believe that you are either very naive, or just very young.

[@TacomaTofu]

@@max_rove Rtb

[@ZTK05]

Why would he lie? It doesn't make sense for him to lie considering having work done is normal for celebrities.

[@jordanhovan8335]

Is it me or is cena about to take over in Hollywood….he’s there talking with Zach Effron but it feels that Cena is like I got this bud follow my lead

[@user-FrankCastle]

Since China owns him, they'll propel him to the top as long as he plays along. Like when he apologized to China.

[@simenzewedlamini360]

@@user-FrankCastleshut up

[@MwizeraUwizera]

That man's eyes look so sad

[@samsonmorrell]

This Interviewer is horrible lol

[@liladu3224]

What is L A Knight doing here

[@Hamza-qh1io]

John Cena can act better than Dwayne Johnson.

[@MrDreFrazier]

They are the same to me. Batista is the one who actually has skills

[@Hamza-qh1io]

@@MrDreFrazier it’s your own opinion and I respect.

[@Wedoheal]

Love these two. Ngl didnt like the movie. Found the dialog to be forced & corny

[@aminemoura510]

Noojk😢😢😮hj

[@dylanmountain5357]

Zac looks like he’s been pumped with fillers

[@pembertonbray4603]

The fake background and the mustache

[@joshuamcnutt343]

Love these 2 and their movies but damn Zac ease of the plastic surgery. That jaw line has him looking like Quagmire.

[@K-Vandal]

Zac Efron's biggest lie HGH

[@joshuaRizoPatron]

John Cena is the GOAT. I hope he is a republican tho

[@alexiantwisty]

Looking at Zacs side profile the jaw bone itself doesn't look unnatural, maybe his roid usage for couple rolls just built his face muscles

[@catierose3647]

Bro broke his jaw

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

It's important to note that discussing an individual's potential use of performance-enhancing substances without concrete evidence can be harmful and speculative.

[@aydendurrett1302]

We really gotta stop with these white backgrounds omg

[@michaelknight8797]

zac's face looks so weird now....talk about plastic surgery gone wrong!

[@Dewstra]

He broke his jaw.

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

It's important to remember that everyone's appearance naturally evolves over time, and it's not fair to make assumptions about someone's choices without all the facts. Zac Efron is a talented actor who should be recognized for his work and dedication to his craft, rather than being subjected to unfounded speculation about his looks. It's essential to focus on his contributions to the entertainment industry and show respect for his professional achievements.

[@user-ie4uu5et6q]

Zac Efron needs to calm the f*#k down with the plastic surgery 😢

[@DonovanGrisby-ig9dz]

He broke his jaw a couple years back that's why it looks like that

[@ryangraham7012]

@@DonovanGrisby-ig9dz I’m not hating but that has nothing to do with his changes people like you are so gullible and believe whatever anybody tells you 😂 j entire his jaw almost years ago

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

Hey, it's important to remember that everyone's appearance may change over time, and that's okay. Instead of focusing on speculations, let's appreciate Zac Efron for his talent, hard work, and the positive impact he has had on the entertainment industry. It's crucial to spread kindness and positivity, especially when discussing sensitive topics like personal appearance.