Stepping Up the Game with ‘The Iron Claw’
Zac Efron, who we all know and love from the hit movies ’17 Again’ and ‘High School Musical,’ is pushing his acting into high gear. In his recent role as the former wrestler Kevin Von Erich in ‘The Iron Claw,’ Efron amazed everyone with his colossal body transformation. Not only did the 36-year-old actor deliver an amazing performance, but his super muscular physique also became a famous topic of conversation. Even his co-star, the talented Lily James, found it a bit distracting on set!
According to Lily during an interview with The Sun, Zac was pretty impressive in his portrayal, and she was especially amazed by his ripped muscles. But above all, she admired his stellar performance. He truly gave this role everything he got and then some.
The Journey to a Wrestling Body
Transforming your body in such a big way requires some serious commitment and effort. Zac knows all about this, as he has transformed his physique before for his role in ‘Baywatch.’ He had to become lean and fit for that part, but ‘The Iron Claw’ asked even more from him. This role needed him to build up his muscles naturally, making them look prominently ripped, exactly like a wrestler’s body.
In several interviews, Zac and his trainer, Farren Morgan, have discussed this intense physical makeover. Morgan revealed that Efron stuck to a disciplined workout routine. His daily activities included numerous heavy-duty exercises like overhead squats, pull-ups, back extensions, weighted hanging leg raises, and incline bench presses. Plus, on top of all this, Zac made sure to get plenty of sleep and ate a balanced, healthy diet to support his transformation.
Lighting Up the Screen in ‘A Family Affair’
But Zac’s recent work isn’t only about ‘The Iron Claw.’ His latest Netflix movie, ‘A Family Affair,’ has been getting a lot of attention too. In this romantic comedy, Zac portrays a famous movie star named Chris Cole, who falls for his personal assistant’s mother, who happens to be a widow.
During an interview with Parade, Zac spoke about his character Chris. He mentioned that some parts of his role felt strangely familiar, like he was reliving his own experiences through Chris. However, he just exaggerated those to bring out the true feelings Chris was going through. By the end of the movie, it’s clear that despite the ups and downs, Chris deeply cares for his personal assistant, Zara.
Final Thoughts
Zac Efron just keeps impressing fans with his incredible dedication to his roles. He put in hard work and determination for his role in ‘The Iron Claw,’ and it didn’t go unnoticed. Critics, fellow cast members, and audiences admired his physical transformation.
His new film, ‘A Family Affair,’ is currently available on Netflix for everyone to enjoy. Don’t wait up and check out his latest works to appreciate the lengths this dedicated actor goes to personify every character he plays. We can’t wait to see what amazing transformations he has in store for us next!
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