Zac Efron on Wrestling in The Iron Claw, Going Home for Christmas & His Play Mishap at 13 Years Old

[@Luke101]

Zac Efron is tremendous in The Iron Claw. Everyone should go see this film for the performances alone, but the story is also incredibly moving

[@spegetiman]

@@Imanellegirldid you just say a comedy role is harder to perform than drama 😂

[@fordmooney8404]

depends on the director/writer and that goes for both

[@jacobmccain8794]

@@spegetimanI get what they are saying. They are both very difficult! I definitely thinks it’s hard to be naturally funny on screen. It can come off cheesy or trying to hard. However, I feel all of Zach’s comedy movies are genuinely very funny and he is standout. I think I have seen about everything he has done including his docuseries traveling the world. He has done great serious roles before this with “The Lucky One” which is one of my favorites he has done and “Gold.” Ironclaw is definitely the best movie I saw in 2023 and in my opinion, Zach could win the Oscar for such a stand out role. The ending line to his son WRECKED ME😭😭

[@avsolsunna372]

It was soooo good but sad 😭😭😭💔

[@roberth1700]

I can’t believe he wasnt nominated

[@angelap4481]

I feel you could sit down with him and be able to talk for hours about anything. I love how appreciative he is of his parents helping him drive to auditions and helping him to pursue his dreams. The idea of him skateboarding over the stars sounds so much like him. Humble dude which is difficult to find these days.

[@Bene_Gesserit]

To consistently book a movie after movie after coming out of Disney as a child actor is quite an achievement and I'm glad he finally booked a role that will showcase his growth as an actor. He's had quite a challenging path as an actor and it's about time he gets recognition for his talent. As a highschool musicall fan, I'll always root for him.

[@cesnav7593]

Did you not watch his Ted Bundy movie???

[@Ginam3939]

I’m not sure what you’re talking about. He’s been in several hit movies and series. That 16 movie with Mathew Perry, Ted bundy, Baywatch, Fire starter, the greatest beer run ever, the greatest showman, neighbors 1&2, plus the iron claw he’s advertising now. And he also has a series called Gold. And that’s not all of them… so again, I’m very confused why you would say that. Many of these movies and series were a huge hit! It doesn’t sound like you’re that big of a fan and you really need to do your research before spouting out nonsense

[@RevCeleste]

I really enjoyed the series on Netflix called Down to Earth with Zac Efron. Show me a whole different side of them

[@karenling2106]

the same day migration came out to theatres

[@b-dub6865]

@@RevCelesteOMG! That series was surprisingly good & very entertaining!

[@Laura-p1x]

Can we just appreciate Zac’s caring heart about this family. Being a teen star he seems very humble. Looking forward to more heart warming project from him.

[@BRBallin1]

He really needs a role as a superhero. Those kinds of roles usually push actors quickly into superstar status and he definitely looks the part

[@nicoleeverett1696]

So glad to see Zac finally getting versatile roles and recognized as a serious actor and not just a heart throb. Why is it American hosts always interrupt and talk over their guests though, it get annoying.

[@robertjamesonmusic]

In America we don’t have great talk show hosts anymore. You’re not wrong. They’re all trash now.

[@kwill84]

@@robertjamesonmusicI think terry gross on npr is the best American interviewer. She’s quiet doesn’t interrupt and ask great question and great follow up questions

[@RyanKaufman]

I found it funny how the very first thing Zac went to actually talk about got railroaded into a different topic. It's clear he was gonna talk about the brotherhood and how it specifically relates to the anecdote from Jeremy feeling small. Ope, nevermind, Jimmy gotta talk

[@Martin-hk1ch]

@@Rlm63I also concur

[@freddycisneros915]

It's usually due to the horrible time constraints. They only are allowed x number of minutes and they have to get through the talking points before next commercial breaks etc.

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

As someone who grew up watching both wrestling and Zac's career kick off at the same time, I was so excited he booked this. When the first trailer dropped, I got so hyped for it. He's such a great actor and good dude. Zac absolutely deserves that walk of fame thingy.

[@DaveTMusic1991]

super stoked for him a well

[@sobmaz]

He is actually a great actor and even after whatever happened to him, on average a good looking guy. I think he has been walking the walk of fame most of his life at this point. Well, more than half.

[@Kanoog]

I like how Zac still apperciates HSM as being his starting point, he doesn't try to ignore it.

[@generousmitch1674]

Zac Efron is one of the few teen stars that I am very happy with how he turned out. I’ve been liking his movies.

[@colinbradfield72]

Yeah, and Pattinson has become kind of similar in that aspect. I never even saw twilight, but I’ve seen recent movies. Hard time was a great freaking movie.

[@gongashbk619]

so glad to see Zac getting some recognition besides high school musical, his career definitely needed a change, this one's a career change! big hug to Efron man, so proud of him.

[@jacobmccain8794]

Going into the rated R comedy I thought was a big change tho with such varying comedic roles. I was shocked at his range there. “17 again” is one of my favorite of all time lol. Then, he did a romantic drama with “The Lucky One,” Then suspense thriller in “Gold.” I’ve thought he shown great range through his career, but I definitely think Ironclaw is the most unique role he’s ever done and definitely his most standout role. He can win the Oscar!

[@axlrose2335]

Hes been in some good movies before

[@kellychan8856]

So proud of him. He’s so versatile as an actor 💙

[@ap17905]

Versatile? U kidding, right? Besides this, maybe Ted Bundy which was bit different, but rest is totally the same package and his on board for a decade at least. Young, good looking guy who might can sing. That’s all.

[@kurtbrisch5776]

I didn't even realize it was him the first couple times I saw the preview, he really bulked up for the role. I'm not a huge wrestling fan but this movie looks worth seeing.

[@Ginam3939]

I’m not a wrestling fan either but I’ll still watch it bc of Zac and Jermey.

[@mattmtz9586]

That’s a good thing about it u don’t have to be a wrestling fan to see it

[@renee8906]

i ❤️ zac efron. he seems so calm and at peace with his life. he's an amazing celebrity

[@abbysomnia624]

HE SAID IT!!! OMG I never thought I'd hear him say "Go Wildcats" ever again. My heart is full

[@WillEatsPlants]

Been a Zac Effron fan since the night High School Musical came out and proud to say it

[@theaterthug7]

So ready to see this. I'm happy that everyone will know about the Von Erichs

[@randallgoeswhere]

This was an amazing movie. Heartbreaking story. And they didn't even include everything that happened. His best work so far.

[@andydv27]

So proud of him!! I've been here with Zac since HSM!!

[@krisahnwilliams9797]

ZE did such a great acting job in Iron Claw - really enjoyed his performance. Incredible physical transformation. I hope he gets awards for his work.

[@HanaBelle__]

I didn’t realize how funny he is!! Had me cackling the whole interview! 😂

[@JasonDartnell]

Ole Zach is wearin that uncle Jessie fit 🤣. Glad to see the 90s making a comeback

[@vb9677]

I can’t believe he wasn’t nominated for any major awards for The Iron Claw, it was a career best for him and definitely stood out amongst other performances over the 23-24 film season. See it if you haven’t seen it yet!!

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

That's not zac Efron. That's young David hasselhoff.

[@seanluzdeluna8153]

Lol.😅

[@captaintacomeat.223]

Gaywatch

[@nicksushkevich]

more like old John Galliano

[@AdrianMunch]

LOL.

[@joliecide]

Or a matured Adam Devine.

[@WendyDahling3]

I grew up in the 1980’s and I loved wrestling. Kevin Von Erich was my favorite. I’m excited to see the movie. Zac looks amazing in it. Zac has come a long way from High School Musical. He’s wonderful in The Greatest Showman and 17 Again. His hard work has certainly paid off!

[@DCXCoorexDakarCoore]

Zac Efron deserves an Oscar for that performance

[@Rubinator702]

I just watched the Iron Claw because I watched the Von Erichs back in the day and I heard of Zac Efron but don’t watch stuff like High School Musical and just wanted to say he did a great job

[@crempies5610]

One of the best films I’ve ever seen. Zach Efron has become one of my favorite actors.

[@bhillis99]

I give it up to Efron. He did amazing. Not many movies make me tear up. This on did.

[@dayrue4696]

I love Zac’s ‘Down to Earth’ series on Netflix too!

[@DouceInsolence]

He’s the sweetest ❤

[@georgiaefron812]

True my Zaccy is the sweetest person ever ❤❤❤❤

[@buffvic85]

He looks great so glad he’s back out and acting ❤

[@ItsMe-yb8ug]

Especially after his near death experience, so happy he’s better

[@cptherebel]

Amazing work by Efron and everyone involved. One of the best films I’ve seen in a long time.

[@corpse74]

I will be the first to admit that I am not a High School Musical fan. Though I do see the talent there in Zac with his performance (I'm not stupid). But his recent films I absolute adore. He is a very talented actor and I am so happy to be around and old enough to understand his films.

[@markdance574]

Zac is so multi talented- and good looking ………what a bastard lol . Seriously though what a top bloke I hope he gets an Oscar at some point - not many actors can go and be successful across multiple genres but Zac constantly pulls it off .

[@caseyjl949]

Zac Efron! WILDCATS IN THE HOOOOOUUUUUSSSEEE!!!!🐾🏀

[@DuhDadTV]

Can't wait for this movie! Efron is an excellent actor

[@Brook11223]

I loved the fact that Kevin is wrestling Harley Race in the sneak peak clip.

[@UltraVega924]

I saw the Iron Claw last night. It was great. I definitely recommend it.

[@TheAbsolutestillness]

My god ZACS FACE!!! He got work done

[@Cosi91]

@@suitedandbooted363 Absolutlely not. He took steroid for that role, this is one of the side effect

[@edelmantoamendola]

@@Cosi91 No dude he admitted he got work done, just lied about the reason why. Look it up, whole new chin/jaw via surgery. The steroids probably did not help.

[@nasseral-nazer4445]

@@edelmantoamendola he had an accident that shattered his jaw reason why it was reconstructed

[@edelmantoamendola]

@@nasseral-nazer4445 that’s a lie he told my friend. He said that once people noticed how botched the surgery went. He said he slipped and a fell on a glass table. Plenty of people get their jaws wired, chin scars, doesn’t come out looking like that. That’s fillers and botched plastic surgery. It’s obvious he has body dysmorphia with the steroids and got a little too addicted to face surgery. Look how strange his upper lip looks (nothing to do with a jaw surgery) they botched that too. It’s a shame.

[@suz871]

I think he wants to look like Liev Schreiber

[@Rhifan01]

Love seeing Zac's career and accomplishments growing so well. He seems so genuine. 😊

[@Benito-fn4ip]

Love this interview. Thank you. Congratulations Zac for so many things. Including your growth in Byron's Bay!

[@chelannwhit]

Been with this dude since he played Cameron on summerland. 💛

[@Milena_1318]

I love this man! And I'm so proud of him🥺 He's so talented and such a beautiful person inside and outside❤️

[@paulevans6066]

From High School Musical to The Iron Claw. Props to Zac what a great career he has had and seems like a good dude

[@Ineeee]

Ok when he winked at the audience who had the HSM merch ❤❤❤

[@OHSloopyIO]

The fact that he denies any facial plastic surgery is ridiculous.

[@mutaned0]

Dude kinda looks like funko of himself

[@johnk955]

couldve also been the effects of growth hormones he took for the last 2 big Roles he had

[@TheKryptonianSaiyan]

@@johnk955 is this why his appearance changed drastically from 2012 to 2024?

[@gucciraccoons1637]

I’ve loved him since HSM was released when I was in 5th grade, I love him now at almost 30 😍💖

[@arianahinojosa4987]

I just saw this film, is an amazing story 🤩, i cried 😢

[@gnome_de_guerre]

Just watched the Greatest Beer Run, it was pretty great.

[@MistressOnyaCox]

😂 the show must go on.. did they use the WIG to replace the 🧸 for the rest of the performance 😅😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@TigerGreene]

😂😂😂

[@lashendawest7509]

We love zac Efron and jimmy kimmel

[@wordxxi]

Iron Claw was so good

[@dannygonzalezskate]

Loved when he said, “I don’t give a F___. He’s going places. 😎

[@Issy585]

Love me some Zac! He turned from hearth throb to frickin amazing in The Paper Boy. Such an incredible film and rockstar performances by all!❤And he keeps blowing us away, bravo!

[@DCXCoorexDakarCoore]

I watched this yesterday. Must see. Great movie 🤘👍👏🎥🍿💯‼️🙏🙏💯🔥

[@dashingdreww1185]

Can’t wait for the film gonna be epic!

[@ashleeridgway3017]

Zac Efron is a national treasure. This is a legit human being.

[@cooperbourke7717]

He's still gorgeous. Absolutely incredible performance from him.

[@poindexterjones206]

He's a good actor. Awesome story about Peter Pan and the wig! LOL.

[@angier4748]

Haven't seen the Iron Claw yet, don't watch much of Zac Efron movies but Rickey Stanicky with him and John Cena was so funny. I strongly recommend

[@tartsonawire]

Seems like a nice guy. Very talented and a cutie, too. Happy to see him successfully transitioning from child actor to adult roles.

[@Erasureeraser]

I was 6 years old when the first High School Musical movie came out so I definitely have a soft spot on the trilogy for my childhood, it's awesome to see how far he has become as an actor and worked with some of the biggest actors in Hollywood. He's one of few Disney Channel stars that didn't went crazy and has a successful huge career after finishing at Disney Channel picking interesting projects to showcase his range and versatility, I'm so proud of him. I can't wait to see The Iron Claw 👍

[@janusconner3710]

What is wrong with Zacs face? I can't be the only one who sees the difference.

[@JoshyJosh]

You don't think whatever he did to his face counts as a disney child actor gone fucken crazy? Reevaluate.

[@jacobmccain8794]

Zach’s acting in Ironclaw could definitely win him the Oscar in my opinion! It’s my favorite movie of 2023! I shed a couple tears throughout the movie but man, I was sobbing during the end scene😅!

[@gauravvikalp]

He doesn’t look like himself at all. He doesn’t look bad, just too different

[@illsuspect]

Some kind of chin fillers.

[@eagloans1351]

he got in an accident and had to have surgery@@illsuspect

[@shaggyb9599]

@@eagloans1351 That was in 2013, not why he changed so much recently

[@noone_9999]

@@shaggyb9599i think he was also in another accident more recently just a few years ago but who knows

[@TigerGreene]

@@eagloans1351 And there it is. I was wondering when I'd see you fangirls all "HIS JAW!!" in the comments. Weird how "jaw surgery" also freezes your forehead, gives you a new nose, and pulls your eyes back. Edit: and here's another one: nion gaming

[@Dr_1212]

Can't wait to see movie RIP Von Erichs 🙏

[@Kellydawnt]

Santas coming .. extra hard *zac realising what he said* 🤣

[@rubenruiz9067]

Santa María CA🔥🔥🔥Hancock!!!!!!! LESSS GOOOOOOOOO 6:03

[@MegaBatista81]

Can’t wait to see this movie

[@rakshapatel1478]

That story was so funny ❤❤❤

[@scottjgrant3345]

whoa... that clip of the movie looked incredible.

[@pencileater1]

I don't know what it is, I just like this guy. He's interesting, thoughtful, very entertaining. I was one of those people who didn't like the whole High School Musical thing, mostly because I'm being a grumpy old man but it beats that. I also think Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates was the point he won me over, peace all....

[@sadhu7191]

Zac is pretty much johnny depp. Both heart throbs that got away to other roles

[@nicholasgonzalez4482]

Zac 2nd part of his career is going to be special watch

[@gailsmith1608]

Beautiful film! Saddest movie I've ever seen!

[@zacefrongold9826]

He is perfect and HUMBLE and all the bad comments are just from JEALOUSY. Leave him alone. ♥

[@sglsicario]

He can't even speak anymore 🤣

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

Do you think people are JEALOUS of what he did to his face?

[@OhMaudireSaMegg]

@@Whoeverwhateverwhenever He had an accident he almost died from. Shattered his jaw, had to have reconstructive surgery, and it’s still healing. He did an interview on it and said it’s even traumatizing for him to talk about it.

[@zacefrongold9826]

absolutely NOTHING looks different on his face. Yes he is perfect. If you need to add a bad comment it's because of your jealousy. When I don't like someone, I don't comment. His face is natural and he is perfect the way he is. No matter what some haters think. @@Whoeverwhateverwhenever

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

@@zacefrongold9826 seek help

[@chelseabergsma]

Great interview 👍

[@karlmeisterfilms9112]

Bro Zac E! Is like a Buff Rob Lowe!

[@vadimvlogz]

Young Hasselhoff killed it. Bravo

[@susannpatton2893]

Is mom balled her eyes out. Her son with be remembered by everyone forever now. Along with the greats of old Golden Hollywood

[@vivianasong7271]

I love Zac Efron. Just adorable. Bu after "Incredibly evil, vile" I just get a creepy feeling the first moment I see Zac in an interview. Just left me with an icky feeling. Great movie, my Gosh!

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

Thanks zackeffronmartymeputaring🎉

[@boogerlui]

Oh no :( his face will never look the same. The jaw surgery is not the only reason his face looks so odd, you can tell the fillers and stuff around the lips also warped his features. Sad

[@Lynkk]

Isn't it because of the steroids and such to grow muscles?

[@Xitatix]

Yeah sorry, but his face took over the interview:/

[@stephenfurches5091]

A real shame: One of the most beautiful onscreen faces ever. Now he's Joan Rivers.

[@VerryJerry90]

he had an accident and the surgery and recovery is the byproduct of it

[@OhMaudireSaMegg]

He literally almost died from an accident and his jaw was completely shattered; perhaps you should look into it. It was extremely traumatizing for him. Be kind

[@daltonj1498]

His face has changed so much in just a couple years.

[@Onibabayaga]

Iron Claw was amazing.

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I've loved Zac Efron since Firefly and my FAVORITE - Hairspray..... You're a talented dude Zac.

[@davidk6656]

It's a shame that what he's done to his face gets more attention than anything he does in the movies.

[@TigerGreene]

It's hilarious. Lol

[@davidk6656]

It's a mess what it is lol@@TigerGreene

[@Boygonebad]

And he didn’t need to do it. He’s actually a good actor.

[@thethinkingtrain]

@@Boygonebadhe broke his jaw? It couldn’t be helped smh

[@Boygonebad]

@@thethinkingtrain that was ten years ago that he had the surgery for his broken jaw. His face didn’t change until recently.

[@Sindollx666x]

I was in a massive professional production of Peter Pan when I was 13 too!

[@anthonycampos8057]

Stone Cold Steve Austin said the Von Erichs were a big inspiration for him wanting to become a professional wrestler. God bless the Von Erichs

[@RobbertyBobberty]

Zac been playing with bees again 🐝 🐝 🐝

[@naudalyke]

Man, he really grew with our tastes. I remember crushing on him in High School Musical then watching him become more manly, similar with all of my friends taste. He's such a cutie

[@arunkdlr]

His face has changed so much.

[@Benjamin_2307]

That list is coming out Jimmy

[@whitneymatalone9458]

Wow Zac what a real take on what it’s like to be a big deal like you. You’re a stand up guy keep doin what ur doin 💪👍

[@CHRISPYakaKON]

It’s a great movie for sure

[@jameshickey100]

I want go to see this film next week

[@iyanuoriakhi4794]

he's so kind and funny i feel i can talk to him in Starbucks he's so humble and talented

[@epcotman32]

I saw iro claw todayand he played the part down to a T. He needs to win best actor.

[@brawnbenson552]

Seems like a cool dude. I’m glad he’s doing good!

[@claudiamino937]

Zach is amazing in the movie iron claw !!!!

[@nathanpfahler4485]

Santa is coming extra hard😂😂😂😂

[@robkenyon6949]

His real face was so much more handsome! I wish interviewers would come out and ask him what really happened and how he feels about it.

[@TigerGreene]

They're all scared to ask. I would pay money to watch that though.

[@navaiii]

There is an interview and he sad that he had to fix face after surgery and also said "Do u really think this is the face i would like to have?" Or something similar to this, look it up

[@rooster-bh6td]

it’s really nobody’s business, just cause he’s famous doesn’t mean he’s under any obligation to share his personal life and choices

[@TigerGreene]

@@rooster-bh6td It's literally all our business. He chose to be a public figure. His face is what he's selling. That's the only thing that's not his "personal life".

[@jackselle4607]

He broke his jaw and it did change his face, he’s still handsome AF

[@DurkaDurka-lx3lz]

This movie was incredible! If you haven't seen it yet I highly recommend watching it.