PremiumThe Iron Claw trailer: Zac Efron’s transformation into wrestler Kevin Von Erich is unbelievable
The Sean Durkin-directed movie, The Iron Claw, centers on Zac Efron as wrestler Kevin Von Erich.
Last Updated: 03.09 AM, Oct 12, 2023
The trailer for A24's upcoming sports biography 'The Iron Claw,' starring Efron and White is out. The Sean Durkin-directed movie centers on Zac Efron as wrestler Kevin Von Erich, also known as the Golden Warrior and a member of the illustrious Von Erich wrestling dynasty. Kerry Von Erich, Kevin's brother who also participated in the heavyweight class, is played by White. As Fritz Von Erich, the father of Kevin and Kerry and a three-time world champion, Holt McCallany plays the lead role.
About The Iron Claw trailer
The movie digs into the complex relationships of the Von Erich family as well as the heart-pounding world of professional wrestling. On the big screen, their triumphant and tragic rise to wrestling fame is portrayed. Lily James, Maura Tierney, Harris Dickinson, and Stanley Simons are featured as well.
Since Efron and White experienced such remarkable transformations for their parts, interest in the movie had already been piqued before the trailer was even released. Efron's chiseled body and bowl cut was inspired by Von Erich. White, on the other hand, put on 40 pounds of muscle to represent the legendary wrestler correctly.
Fans' response to the action-packed trailer is ecstatic. Users of X expressed their excitement to see the performances by Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White as well as the gripping story of the Von Erich family.
Written and directed by Sean Durkin, the film is produced by A24, BBC Films, House Productions, and Access Entertainment. The Iron Claw will be released in theaters on December 22.