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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[angelap]

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.

[Luke]

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

[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.

[nicoleeverett]

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.

[Laura-px]

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.

[SamuelDuplessis]

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.

[Kanoog]

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

[generousmitch]

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.

[kellychan]

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

[renee]

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

[gongashbk]

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.

[kurtbrisch]

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.

[theaterthug]

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.

[abbysomnia]

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

[andydv]

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

[Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

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

[JasonDartnell]

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

[Milena_]

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