Why Zac Efron wore sunglasses on the ‘Today’ show: ‘He’s not well’
nypost.comduring an interview on the “Today” show — due to an eye infection. Efron, alongside co-stars Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons, appeared on the morning program to promote their new film, “The Iron Claw.” “Zac Efron is a legitimate, bona fide Hollywood superstar but that is not the reason he is in shades right now,” host Craig Melvin laughed as he introduced the quartet.
The “High School Musical” actor then apologized for his appearance.“No, I’m sorry, man,” Efron, 36, told Melvin, 44. “I feel weird being in shades.”“I just have a bit of an eye infection,” the “17 Again” star explained. “But I really wanted to be here.
It’s such a good movie, and I want to come see you guys and tell everyone about it.”The film — which hits theaters Dec. 22 — tells the true story of the Von Erich brothers, who made wrestling history in the 1980s as they attempted to cope with a series of personal tragedies from 1959 to 1993, which are now referred to as the “Von Erich curse.”Efron’s appearance initially sparked concern by viewers. “Omg Zac wearing shades inside is not normal,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “He’s not well.
He’s having eye problems for sure.”“Zac Efron wearing these sunglasses indoors isn’t gonna dispel any of the rumors or worry going on about him,” a second person commented.
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