Zac Efron Rewatches High School Musical, Neighbors, The Greatest Showman & More | Vanity Fair

[@sunfairy_19]

Not having 17 Again in this is insane

[@John_Zatanna]

(me seeing this comment before watching) whattttt

[@BRBallin1]

His best movie outside of HSM

[@sarahlisa8736]

It’s pros cause of Matthew Perry’s passing

[@Candle-wd2jv]

Charlie St. Cloud too

[@brettkimura]

Criminal 😢

[@ner.tan11]

I love how his immediate response to pretty much every scene is recognizing the talent of the people he worked with

[@muhdafiq3329]

Not having him talking about Hairspray is such a big crime

[@skeeter12274]

hairspray was kinda lame compared to his other movies

[@mingan3781]

@@skeeter12274 Hairspray is iconic

[@Mr21scott]

@@skeeter12274 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. It's not even CLOSE to being "lame", unless you disagree with the movie's whole premise.

[@catarina4380]

THANK YOU

[@K0m30ng]

Hairspray was freaking awesome

[@betterchapter]

Zac survived the Disney star curse, proud of him

[@B.i.d.e.n]

No he didnt

[@danlittle447]

@@B.i.d.e.nFor anyone who has a rational definition for “Disney Star Curse”, then yes he definitely survived/avoided it.

[@SniP3rHavOk]

@@B.i.d.e.n He definitely did. His performance in The Iron Claw shows this. Completely career defining

[@dinocalabresi4530]

he looks bogged

[@ellaelliott4415]

@@dinocalabresi4530he suffered a facial injury and needed reconstructive surgery in case you’re referring to his face

[@pauljohn.zac23]

Zac has no idea how important High School Musical is to us. Will forever be a part of my heart.

[@johnkamen6274]

Wtf?

[@hippityhoppityw]

i think he probably does know considering how obsessed everyone was and is with that movie LMAO

[@Gayredheadbitch94]

its a cringe fest upon rewatch, no wonder he wants to forget it ever existed

[@ACD1994]

He knows.

[@sailormoon2851]

Weirdo ​@@johnkamen6274

[@rikkTV]

"I really drilled all those shots, there was no CGI there" First time in the last five years where a celebrity has said that and it's actually true

[@rohannapsc]

Not to have Hairspray or Dirty Grandpa in this is criminal

[@ReallyCoily]

FOR REAL!

[@TZ19999]

It's probably because of what the lead woman of Hairspray did (along with her father).

[@itsgracie091]

​@@TZ19999what did she do?

[@icc2010]

No mention of 17 Again, or Charlie St Cloud

[@wbae1340]

Did people actually watch dirty grandpa?

[@tonistarrrk]

for reasons that are extremely personal to me, i need this to be 12 hours long starting with him watching all three hsms in their entirety.

[@Orangetableco]

HAHAH

[@ZacEfron-u9h]

Thanks for your love and support towards me I really appreciate your kindness, your comments and likes attracted me to you and keep supporting while i bring more entertainment to your way.

[@jennifer.edward]

Yes!

[@kunya5882]

Zac Efron seems like a genuinely nice guy

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Yeah Zac seems really down-to-earth and kind.

[@dinh5532]

Can't be that genuine when he's lying about his chin/jaw implant.

[@NicosW0rld]

@@dinh5532I have no idea why he ruined his beautiful face! He looks so bizarre now

[@TheNaturalGamer1]

He hates cats tho so

[@chriss8354]

​@@NicosW0rldHe had an accident and had to have reconstructive surgery. Look it up.

[@darasimiAdj68]

I love how he just appreciates and uplifts all his co actors. Barely talks about himself. Great actor and seems like a great guy. Pure, honest, mature lovely and appreciates the art.

[@Chuuzus]

Zac Efron is such a legend!! i need him to know he is one of the few disney stars that raised a whole generation with High School Musical. Bet On It deserved a grammy

[@scottbarkley496]

Grow a pair

[@moviemelody2210]

@@scottbarkley496rude

[@evelinanordell]

Agree with you 👏

[@sharpayyevanss]

So many videos I watch Chuu is there, love that, same taste bro ❤😂

[@BRBallin1]

Bet On It was the cringiest performance in the whole franchise but the song is nice and he made the most out of its cringey choreography

[@cruisematt8585]

He seems really humble. It’s so nice that he keeps giving everyone he worked with props

[@carollmacedo7590]

Ele sempre faz isso! Amo esse homem!

[@kfkm]

i hope zac knows that his performance in iron claw absolutely broke so many people and that lots of people wanted to see him get awards for it

[@neginf9818]

Yes, it absolutely broke me. Especially the end. Beautiful.

[@bessythompson1472]

i got teary eyed just watching that scene again.

[@marcelo_campitelli]

saw it last week... his performance was incredible, and the ending was just a tear jerker for sure, i was very impressed by his acting

[@deek1350]

Never even heard of this movie, thanks y'all I know what I'm watching tonight 😂😂

[@neginf9818]

@@deek1350 Yes!! 🙏🏼👌💓

[@MTDedits]

justice for 17 again, my favorite zac efron movie....

[@jeffescanto]

Yeah

[@sonias9960]

He looks great

[@MilesToGoGo]

Look up Zac Efron Remembers his Lines and he talks about it there, it’s really sweet ❤

[@shaunah.creations9233]

Me too!

[@Controversial-Crime]

This!!! All time fave

[@alexdofacee299]

Shout out to Zac for mentioning the backup dancer in The greatest showman "Cloud" (bartender). Speaks volume

[@averiem766]

Cloud was the choreographer who got to play the role of the bartender

[@OscarMPG1]

It's a crime that Zac wasn't nominated for best actor for the Iron Claw. And the movie itself not being nominated for best picture, best supporting actor (Holt Mcallany), best original screenplay, best sound, cinematography

[@MsTriangle]

Probably the best movie of the year

[@OscarMPG1]

It made my personal top 10 of 2023. But Oppenheimer was the best picture that year

[@kylively8884]

I think it came out to late

[@ThiagoCarvalho-bd8qt]

​@@OscarMPG1yeah, nothing beat Oppenheimer. But iron claw was for sure my 2nd favorite

[@Burstify]

My top 3 of 2023 was Oppenheimer, Godzilla Minus and Iron Claw

[@chancejai]

The way he calls Zendaya “Zen” is so wholesome to me 🥹

[@negritairame6998]

Not him taking a moment and just giving Zendaya the flowers she deserves. I too hope that they do something together soon!!🥹

[@negritairame6998]

9:22

[@bratty_31]

@@negritairame6998he def had a crush on

[@aprilisme1186]

He stumbles over pronouncing her name lol

[@VictorLugosi]

Zendaya can’t act and she’s hideous..

[@clairef3142]

His voice cracking on "she's so brave"

[@sabrinariley7434]

I love how these clips were about him and his acting but he complimented at least one other actor in every movie clip they showed.

[@an-qo6by]

No it seriously still impresses me! I know it's a disney movie, but that cast was so professional and MOTIVATED. You could see that through their rehearsal footage. I think they're the last cast to make a Disney Movie where the cast was special and legit, if that makes sense?

[@cooldude321x]

Jump In would like to have a word

[@angietoonz6605]

Descendants is wonderful and the cast were all friends and professional as well. The choreo was insane. Check it out.

[@emmastrom2679]

Totally agree on that, my exact thought

[@linatwoones]

Teen beach movie is pretty great too, expert dancing and wonderfully themed songs

[@jofelmorata]

Now it's just tiktok stars and influencers 😂

[@h3ro_966]

Can't believe "17 again" isn't part of this cause that movie for me was the one that started to put me on notice of how great Efron's dramatic/comedic acting chops are

[@IfYouSeeCait]

the fact that he has SO many other films that could have been talked about just shows his amount of talent. hope he gets to do a part 2 one day 🤍

[@EthelJung-j5w]

Not him taking a moment and just giving Zendaya the flowers she deserves. I too hope that they do something together soon!!🥹

[@plantcraftie4141]

You can never make me dislike Zac Efron, he's too wholesome

[@jlongino51823]

Zac is 100% unbothered, kind, talented and just a regular guy. He’s one of the best.

[@dc7034]

Showing zac the scene where it’s clearly Drew singing his part is so funny 😂

[@yumtamtam]

Also bei uns läuft High School Musical immernoch in der Küche

[@DCR_RANG]

“The Lucky One” and “Charlie St. Cloud” are also movies that I really enjoyed. Zac is great and seems like such a cool dude. Love a lot of his movies

[@sallydealy3970]

I haven't seen all of his movies but "Charlie St. Cloud, 17 Again and The Lucky One" are my faves so far.

[@ronnieeilert8491]

Definitely his most underrated movies!

[@haleycarson4129]

Charlie St. Cloud stays underrated 😪

[@MJ-od5nz]

he looks great when he has a beard!! the changes on his face aren’t visible and he still look like the same he was before with a beard!

[@terriblegamer6162]

I hope this doesn’t sound insensitive but he looks so much better now. I know he had a jaw problem and had some fillers but I think this is the best he has looked since those issues.

[@betssya.bautista2449]

I was thinking the very same thing. Maybe also his face was a bit leaner and that accentuated the jaw problem. Maybe the beard too

[@amandac.2687]

I was thinking that as well! He resembles his usual self more now

[@mariacontreras6652]

He had a pretty specific roid face due to Iron Claw. And now this is probably him being off of them. He looks back to normal and better than ever I am so happy for him.

[@darasimiAdj68]

I was thinking the same!

[@pennyinheaven]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Compared to his face in Family Affair to now in this video, his face because normal, like what you would expect Zac would look like as he matured.

[@victorrios5642]

His jaw looks normal again or was this shot before the surgery ?

[@JohnnyBRad]

Wish he got more recognition for Iron Claw. He was truly incredible in that

[@Missjunebugfreak]

For real. He deserved an Oscar nomination imo.

[@wendymccolm]

best of the year

[@angeladunn5854]

He probably didn’t do “17 Again” in this because of his co-Star…rest in peace Matthew Perry 😢

[@domthesickbomb]

Zac Efron is one of the few celebrities that I can happily watch any interview that he’s in

[@alexisb534]

He reminds me a lot of my brother and that’s always been comforting for me

[@reginachavez4139]

He is the biggest sweetheart, like every scene is just him saying how great everyone he works with is so great, and how much he enjoyed working with them. He is awesome.

[@crcdesigns]

That scene in the Iron Claw had me sobbing in the theaters and makes me cry now. He should've been nominated for best actor for this role

[@justinepang7753]

This just made me realize Zac's incredible range in acting.. he can truly do it all.

[@johat1219]

It feels so incomplete not having 17 again, or The Greatest Beer Run Ever in this

[@aonstrike]

He missed a lot of movies he was in. We need a part 2

[@tattooedandy93]

He has done a fair selection. Glad he did break out of the musical stage as he grew as a performer but then doing dramatic acting and then comedy shows how talented he is.

[@carollmacedo7590]

Ele falou que ama fazer musicais, porém, também gosta de diversificar seus papéis, por isso não faz musicais com muita frequência, mas ele adora.

[@SvoenDiccr]

1. He was deserving of every honor for The Iron Claw. 2. I adored him in The Greatest Showman and am eager to watch whatever musical movie he is in next. A really underappreciated actor!

[@catthebeautyhunter]

Musicals are *real* theatre and acting. It goes back to the beginning. So much respect for his appreciation of it and not belittling the beginning of his career in a musical with High School Musical as many Disney Stars can do.

[@EthelJung-j5w]

Not him taking a moment and just giving Zendaya the flowers she deserves. I too hope that they do something together soon!!🥹

[@snoopygonewilder]

I think my favorite Zac Efron movies have to be: 17 Again, Hairspray, and I really like Charlie St. Cloud

[@suzanneharaputczyk439]

Charlie St. Cloud!! Yes!! Hands down my most favorite of his younger movies.

[@gracegilrane5108]

He’s such a legend, genuinely one of the most well rounded actors we have and I hope we see him in more dramatic/musical roles soon

[@lucy_sylverciasroad]

Zac Efron needs more awards for his acting, so underrated. Great actor and human being. Always going to be a Zac Efron girl. This video is just perfect ❤

[@ildiagarol3951]

I am the only one who thinks he look better with the beard? It's like he looks like back then instead

[@danielmullin5134]

His jaw get fixed? Looks better as far as i can tell

[@yash8a234]

yep i see its healing, looks pretty either ways :)

[@Jp-do9ny]

It's jaw filler wearing off

[@brandonlittle5940]

Beard hides it. In that affair movie it doesn’t look great

[@jacobmccain8794]

I gasped and sobbed the entire way through Ironclaw. One of the best movies I've ever seen! Everyone in the theater was sobbing during the last scene. He should've been nominated for an Oscar!

[@yosrahjohnson7589]

I lowkey love him and Zendaya ❤I was rooting for them in real life but she seems real happy with Tom

[@lilachodan4941]

10:02 That's what I was waiting for. Him complimenting Zendaya

[@kelceynicole]

10:02?

[@HyacinthArmor]

@@kelceynicoleit’s more like 9:27

[@shayc2619]

His love for Zendaya 😭♥️

[@monsterking1973]

Zack role in the iron claw was incredible he give such an amazing performance

[@Mandyb05]

I've always respected Zack. Through everything, he remained a class act, humble. I've loved him since High School and even had a High School Musical pencil case. 🤣

[@HeatherForestH]

1. He deserved all the awards for The Iron Claw. 2. LOVED him in The Greatest Showman - can't wait to see what musical film he does next :) Super underrated actor!

[@burgaofficial]

Taking this as a sign to rewatch High School Musical for the 50th time 🍿

[@destinycritcher3527]

I was obsessed with high school musical and so was everyone else at the time!

[@Bearboardsandtables]

My family met him during the filming of Iron Claw because our baby was his baby in the movie, HE IS GENUINELY NICE & DOWN TO EARTH! While the director was checking the last takes they did, we were waiting in the room, he initiated a conversation with me even if he didn’t need to. And he will try to relate to what you share in the conversation. Also, he cracks jokes off cam. He’s really nice.

[@angelfllesh]

UM HAIRSPRAY ??!!! GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE

[@Jork005]

Uh he's not the main character there so.

[@travel5521]

@@Jork005 He isn't the main character in Greatest Showman either tho, that's Hugh Jackman. Also chill with the condescension.

[@AlzMarioWolfe]

Legit I’m so tired of everyone leaving Hairspray out, it was in his top 3 best movies for sure (not including every HSM as its own movie)

[@angelfllesh]

@@Jork005 uh it’s an ensemble film just like high school musical, and the greatest showman. in hairspray he’s the literal male lead and love interest, but nice try. ANYWAY, JUSTICE FOR HAIRSPRAY

[@baguettebtch]

lolol

[@TanguDisen]

Real acting and theater are found in musicals. It starts at the very beginning. I have the utmost respect for his recognition of it and for not disparaging the start of his Disney career in a musical, High School Musical, as many other stars have done.

[@Lenci_the_Nugget]

Him calling Zendaya "Zen" is so cute. She crushed that performance.

[@srayj]

Charlie St. Cloud. It was early in his career, but that was one of the first times I watched him and really saw just how far he was going to go in his career.

[@andydv27]

Hopefully Zac does go back into the musical world someday!! It would be awesome!!

[@Mowbee8106]

Charlie st cloud?? The lucky one?? We were robbed

[@ACD1994]

Would love a part 2. 17 Again, Charlie St. Cloud, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, etc

[@bodyofhope]

Thank you for mentioning Extremely Wicked. The Paperboy was another I would've liked to hear his commentary on, since he and Nicole Kidman worked on it together as well as Matthew McConaughey.

[@MRodPhotography]

thats what I’m saying “Extremely wicked” was one of the best movies describe Ted’s life. He was EXCELLENT

[@SydneyKong]

Not Zac calling zendaya Zen 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@yoo6231]

his face is almost back to normal! so happy for him

[@meganledford9709]

Do you feel like he kept covering the bottom half of his face when he would laugh? I couldn’t help but notice that move. He’s still crazy handsome, I hope it’s not a huge insecurity

[@baguettebtch]

?

[@GLOPbilly]

I worked a couple scenes on New Years Eve years ago, and one of them was one with Zac and Michelle Pfeifer. I got a chance to really talk with him a bit after filming one day and he was beyond down to earth. We didn’t talk about him at all, he wanted to know what I was up to lol after a couple minutes we went our separate ways and I’ll always remember him very fondly

[@xxobrittanyg]

Ugh I love Zac Efron so much! He’s such a genuine dude. Forever childhood crush ❤

[@akaye643]

What a great guy! I love the way he compliments his co starts and coworkers. Very humble.

[@MirandaVilla-w1b]

Iron Claw will forever be one of the greatest movies, had me and my boyfriend in tears at the end scene. Zac deserves the world🥹 incredible and talented actor

[@Sadoodi]

His face looks like it is slowly going back to normal. Maybe i am wrong

[@Deym06]

Same. Thought of that too

[@KindredKaye]

Bet on it bet on it bet on it bet on it Bet on it bet on it bet on it bet on it Bet on it bet on it bet on it bet on it Bet on it bet on it bet on it bet on it

[@jayt4835]

Glad to see some of the “side effects” of his “jaw injury” are starting to “fade”.

[@erinnicole8439]

The first time I watched The Greatest Showman was because I heard Panic! at the Disco's cover of The Greatest Show, I had no idea what I was in for and was so so pleasantly surprised. Hugh Jackman then Zac Efron then Zendaya showing up on the screen! My eyes were GLUED! This is one of those movies where I wish I could experience watching it for the first time again, instantly became a favorite. And don't get me started on High School Musical, little me had a Troy Bolton poster and bed spread lmao! Love ya Zac Efron

[@a.lucille8877]

Anyone else going feral over Zacs absolute ripped forearms and drooling? 🤤 LOOK at those VEINS!! .....No? Just me?.... 👀

[@CrystalTW]

I thought for sure 17 Again, Baywatch, and his Ted Bundy movie would’ve made it on here. At least HSM was on here. We would’ve all rioted if it wasn’t 😂

[@watendaten]

Ugh, it's been a long time since High School Musical

[@Mood_Slime11]

His face looks back to normal

[@xaver831]

Thought the same thing

[@KarlaAlejandraCordova-vr1sl]

I love how humble he is 🥹

[@HuierWone]

He exudes such humility. He keeps giving props to everyone he worked with, which is really sweet.

[@ElenainMovieland]

Zac efron you are an icon please don’t ever forget that

[@aliqazilbash7905]

Im sorry that calf is too small for his proportions. 4:30

[@nerissailoilo9085]

I am a High school musical kid through and through, The Greatest Showman heals my heart!! lol he does SO WELL.

[@imnadreamworld]

The facial hair makes him look so much more like he used to look. Before the jaw surgery or whatever it was. And less like he looked in the movie with Nicole.

[@dewlover420]

1:58 “What the f***, Jerrod?!” - Zac Efron while laughing hysterically. Best moment.

[@kyubidzns]

Where is dirty grandpa? Thats a crime not including it, the best movie ever

[@DinoJagger]

Any Actor talking about any other Actor: "They're the best, they're great"

[@ZynMaster-e1b]

It's sad that he cut ties with his HSM friends him and Vanessa probably had a bad breakup but he should be proud of that time

[@BRBallin1]

Zac is what peak male form looks like. Not only great looking but a likable personality because he doesn't make it about his looks at all and does it through his charm and raw talent

[@pb.j.1753]

Peak male form 🤡

[@psycherevivedby]

@@pb.j.1753ikr im cringing so hard

[@youngornitier]

@@psycherevivedby I wanna peak like him bro, I wanna come close to his peak

[@BiancaBlanca]

HSM 3- Scream should have been used instead of HSM. Also, should have definitely included 17 Again and Hairspray

[@toonkamgle]

Zac Efron has such a range of talent!! I sobbed like a baby at Iron Claw. He always manages to bring a perfect energy to everything he's in

[@moviemelody2210]

I’m disappointed that he didn’t discuss HSM2 & HSM3

[@jadebel7006]

It's a 10 min interview he's probably not being paid for u want him to sit there for hours 🙄

[@saraangel6696]

Not showing summerland was criminal. That was baby gaptooth zac

[@gilpineda]

he looks better here than in that new movie

[@Torporcelain]

A legendary performance by none other than...Dave Franco..

[@savvyaranda]

everyone’s talking about hairspray and 17 again. i want to see the lucky one cause that movie had me in tears 😭😭

[@Orice11]

This guy would be the perfect Eddie Brock to pit against Tom Holland's Peter Parker

[@superherocollege]

Of all the scenes in iron claw… did you want me to cry???!! Hands down my favorite film in the year, he deserves an Oscar!

[@mightymumu]

His shirt is having trouble containing his muscles