Ever since Zac Efron navigated his career from Disney’s High School Musical to Hollywood blockbusters, the actor has become the hot topic of Tinseltown. Currently, Efron took on the role of pro wrestler Kevin Von Erich, in A24’s The Iron Claw.
During the premiere of The Iron Claw at The Ritz Carlton in Dallas, Texas, Zac Efron addressed his work experience and the challenges he faced while filming. Discussing his time on set, the actor noted “the biggest injury” he sustained during his new wrestling movie, on his ego.
Zac Efron Discussed His Dilemma Towards The Iron Claw
Biopics and real-life adaptations have always amazed fans throughout the history of cinema. Thus, Zac Efron is here with his upcoming movie that tracks the rise and fall of the legendary Von Erich family. The Von Erichs were a dynasty of wrestlers, who had a huge impact on wrestling since the 1960s.
Telling the story of the icons, Zac Efron took on the role of Kevin Von Erich in the upcoming movie The Iron Claw. Set to release on 22 December 2023, the movie had its world premiere in Dallas, Texas on November 8. Appearing at the premiere of his movie, Efron recalled the challenges he faced while filming.
During the press conference as shared by People, Zac Efron recalled the dilemma he faced while filming a particular wrestling scene in Speedos. Analyzing his costume, the actor mentioned comparing his movie with Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike. Claiming how the comparison in his own mind caused him to experience a blow to his ego, Efron addressed a major injury he suffered.
Zac Efron Sustained a Major Injury While Filming
Discussing the scene during the press conference, Zac Efron mentioned that the most severe pain he experienced while playing pro wrestler Kevin Von Erich “was probably an ego one.” Reflecting on the particular scene, the actor mentioned feeling embarrassed about coming out in front of a crowd in Speedo or trunks, even if it was just for the sake of the movie.
“It was the very first time that I had to enter the Sportatorium in Kevin’s full costume, which was just, frankly, a Speedo, or trunks. And everybody was out there, there was this huge crowd and the lights were on. I just remember in that moment thinking, how the hell did I end up here? What is going on? This is Magic Mike.”
The roaring crowds and skimpy outfits made him freeze in time and analyze his career choices. This eventually bruised his inflated ego as he compared his scene to the ones in Magic Mike. Thus, he added, “in that moment I was frozen in time just going: This is it. This is the end. How did you get here? What choices have you made?”.
Nonetheless, Writer-director Sean Durkin said, “we just wanted to celebrate you guys’ beautiful thighs”. Well, other actors had different opinions about the challenges and injuries they sustained during the press conference. But wrapping up with this, The Iron Claw turned out to be phenomenal, and people have high hopes for the film.
The Iron Claw is hitting the theatres on 22 December 2023.
