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

Zac talks about getting bigger for his movie “The Iron Claw,” the Von Erich wrestling family, getting into the ring for the first time and wrestling in front of 100s of people, the terribly embarrassing thing that happened to him when he was in Peter Pan at 12 years old, getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visiting Los Angeles as a kid, and going home for Christmas.
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[@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

[@Poppieslilliespeonies]

yeah I already knew he was a great actor because he's done a lot of comedies he's been excellent in and those are way harder than drama, but he gave his best performance so far in this film!

[@spegetiman]

@@Poppieslilliespeoniesdid 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 😭😭😭💔

[@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???

[@user-ss6wq5ly1c]

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!

[@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.

[@user-rb5lv4ll4z]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

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

[@seanluzdeluna8153]

Lol.😅

[@captaineri.223]

Gaywatch

[@nicksushkevich8660]

more like old John Galliano

[@AdrianMunch]

LOL.

[@joliecide]

Or a matured Adam Devine.

[@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

[@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!

[@abbysomnia624]

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

[@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.

[@user-ss6wq5ly1c]

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

[@randallgoeswhere]

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

[@theaterthug7]

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

[@WillEatsPlants]

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

[@andydv27]

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

[@user-zw7vg6fm8e]

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

[@Milena-xz7rz]

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

[@Benito-fn4ip]

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

[@DCXCoorexDakarCoore]

Zac Efron deserves an Oscar for that performance

[@Rhifan01]

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

[@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! 😂

[@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 .

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

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

[@DuhDadTV]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@dayrue4696]

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

[@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

[@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

[@chelseabergsma]

Great interview 👍

[@dashingdreww1185]

Can’t wait for the film gonna be epic!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@TheAbsolute777]

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

[@gucciraccoons1637]

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

[@DouceInsolence]

He’s the sweetest ❤

[@georgiaefron812]

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

[@lashendawest7509]

We love zac Efron and jimmy kimmel

[@arianahinojosa4987]

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

[@chelannwhit]

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

[@DCXCoorexDakarCoore]

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

[@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

[@caseyjl949]

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

[@gnomedeguerre2482]

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

[@scottjgrant3345]

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

[@poindexterjones206]

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

[@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 💪👍

[@MegaBatista81]

Can’t wait to see this movie

[@Eger118877]

Zac Efron - The Iron Jaw

[@Dr_1212]

Can't wait to see movie RIP Von Erichs 🙏

[@juliacallan5113]

I am so excited to see this and I am so excited for Zac Efron!

[@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

[@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😅!

[@rakshapatel1478]

That story was so funny ❤❤❤

[@Sindollx666x]

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

[@nicholasgonzalez4482]

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

[@sydneybaldwin3514]

So proud of Zac ❤

[@xterasss]

What a phenomenal transformation Zac Effron is! He has certainly made a lot of sacrifices for the art.

[@MaidenHelll]

How do u mean

[@mikewhite4560]

For what PRICE? His Face looks like it was STUNG by a BEE.. Aka: Mickey Rourke

[@eduardodcell]

his face?

[@autopilot6942]

I think he means his face!

[@TigerGreene]

Starting with that shiny clown mask he had welded on. He stole the face of the Burger King.

[@jameshickey100]

I want go to see this film next week

[@15Candles]

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.

[@FunfindersX]

Zach Efron Classy man Cheers

[@dannygonzalezskate854]

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

[@robinchapman5932]

Gotta see that movie!!👍

[@brawnbenson552]

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

[@axlrose2335]

Loveee ZAC!🙌🙌🙌

[@Benjamin_2307]

That list is coming out Jimmy

[@Kellydawnt]

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

[@cooperbourke7717]

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

[@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

[@wordxxi]

Iron Claw was so good

[@gailsmith1608]

Beautiful film! Saddest movie I've ever seen!

[@DCXCoorexDakarCoore]

I watched it, Zac Efron plays Kevin Von Erich 🔥💯

[@CHRISPYakaKON]

It’s a great movie for sure

[@warpathh]

Iron Claw was amazing.

[@tartsonawire]

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

[@jenniferschramn4095]

You rock Zac!!! Love your role w/ climate

[@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.

[@user-wq8de5kg7r]

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

[@Boygonebad]

@@user-wq8de5kg7r that was ten years ago that he had the surgery for his broken jaw. His face didn’t change until recently.

[@DurkaDurka-lx3lz]

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

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

Thanks zackeffronmartymeputaring🎉

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Efron does impress us

[@RobAuEng]

Zac been playing with bees again 🐝 🐝 🐝

[@AR-yq8ep]

ZAc efron deserve nomined oscars ❤

[@bilaalbadurdeen2733]

Zac❤

[@jeysmoothies]

I’m excited to see this move. I’m a huge wrestling fan 😎

[@rubenruiz9067]

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

[@susannpatton2893]

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

[@karlmeisterfilms9112]

Bro Zac E! Is like a Buff Rob Lowe!

[@daltonj1498]

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

[@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

[@epcotman32]

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

[@arunkdlr]

His face has changed so much.

[@shaunbang]

Just saw this movie and my god was it just heartbreaking. Amazing performance by Zac tho to carry the film.

[@dannyburleigh1]

Wrestling still has a pretty huge following,I'm sure.