Some fans have been left speechless by the latest body transformation from Zac Efron. The actor has put on some muscle mass for his role as professional wrestling legend Kevin Von Erich in the upcoming movie The Iron Claw. The film is inspired by the true story of pro wrestling's famous Von Erich family, many of whom met very tragic deaths at young ages.On social media, new photos are floating around featuring Efron as he'll appear in the movie taken from the set of The Iron Claw. He's sporting a hairstyle reminiscent of Von Erich, but what fans will certainly notice first will be how he now looks like he'd fit right in at a WWE show. There are many on Twitter who are already sold on the film after seeing Efron's new look.
From A24, The Iron Claw will also star Holt McCallany (Mindhunter) as Fritz Von Erich, the patriarch of the family. Jeremy Allen White (Shameless) and Harris Dickinson have also been cast to play two of Kevin Von Erich's brothers. White is playing Kerry Von Erich, a WWE star who went by the name Texas Tornado before he died by suicide in 1933. Dickinson also stars as David Von Erich, another sibling who died of an illness in 1984.
Is the Von Erich Family Cursed?
The story of the Von Erich family has led to discussions by horror fans over the years speculating that they may have been cursed. While Kevin Von Erich is still with us, he is the only one of Fritz's sons who didn't die at a young age. Kevin's older brother Jack Jr. died when he was just six due to a freak accident in 1959. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Mike Von Erich and 21-year-old Chris Von Erich both died by suicide as well, respectively in 1987 and 1991. Their story has been covered in the Vice documentary series Dark Side of the Ring which delves into the pro wrestling business's darkest moments.
The Iron Claw does not yet have a release date.