Zac Efron steps into the ring as a member of a real-life wrestling dynasty in drama The Iron Claw
dailymail.co.ukZac Efron will be stepping into the ring for his latest acting role.According to Deadline, Efron has signed on to star in The Iron Claw, a drama based on the Von Erich family, who created a dynasty that made a huge impact on the sport in their heyday in the 1960s until tragedy struck, again, and again.Fritz Von Erich, whose real name wasJack Adkisson, began his career playing a Nazi on the wrestling circuit in the 50s and 60s.
Into the wring: Zac Efron, 34, has signed on to star in The Iron Claw, a film based on the Von Erich family wrestling dynasty, according to Deadline; Efron seen in 2017 The Iron Claw: The movie gets its name from the finishing hold Fritz Von Erich used in the ring; seen in 1963He later became a successful promoter for World Class Championship Wrestling.
The film takes its name from the Von Erich's legendaryfinishing hold which was used by many of his children who followed him into the ring.The drama, will be directed by Sean Durkin, 40, who also wrote the script.
Romantic comedy: The Hairspray actor recently signed on to star in a romantic comedy for Netflix. The film doesn't have a title yet, but the project will reunite him with Paperboy co-star Nicole Kidman, 54 The project is being described as gritty and unlike anything the 34-year-old Firestarter actor has done to date.The news comes just a few days after Efron signed on to star in a romantic comedy for Netflix.
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