It looks like Zac Efron’s new work will keep it super defined

In the wake of Universal’s recent release Stephen King Rehabilitation fire starter – pun intended half – and front your next attempts like a war drama The biggest beer rush in historyZac Efron got a great new project. One that will combine it with two unexpected words: one of the acclaimed and shocking A24 movies and one of the most talented and troubled families in professional wrestling. Which almost certainly means he will be impressive musculature but that may not exactly count as a feast for the eyes in this context.

A24 will finance and produce the iron claw, with Zac Efron as the first actor selected to play an unknown role. (More info below.) Based on the true dynasty of professional wrestling, the film will tell the story of the Von Erich family, a multigenerational clan of technically brilliant athletes whose challenging rise to the Temple of Fame has been marked by a myriad of tragedies and incidents that have fascinated fans for years, for better or for worse. And that’s probably for the worse, considering that family trauma is often summed up as the “Von Erich curse”.

The dark side of the family seems ready to be explored in thought-provoking ways, such as martha marcy may marlene will play writer and director Sean Durkin the iron clawThe writer and director of. Durkin’s only big-screen effort in the meantime was The disturbing drama of 2020 The nest , with Jude Law and Carrie Coon. But she also celebrated the BAFTA award for 2013 shooting thriller series. Southcliff, for which he directed all four episodes. He also directed the upcoming horror thriller. dopplegangerso I think we can all hope that Durkin will stay the course iron clawTone and concentration. It won’t be a summer popcorn movie, although it potentially features a lot of Zac Efrons flexing muscles and drying sweaty abs. they can’t all be Baywatchthat is right.

The Von Erichs have been showing their skills to pro wrestling fans for more than 50 years, starting in the late 1950s with front row patriarch Fritz Von Erich, a Texas native whose real name was Jack Adkisson. His initial gimmick paired him with another biologically unrelated wrestler as his brother in the ring Waldo Von Erich, with the pair appearing as German heels. (Nothing too subtle there). The second generation to survive long enough to reach the wrestling age was Kevin, David, Kerry, Mike and Chris, with the third generation of athletes including Ross, Marshall and Lacey. The aforementioned Waldo was not the only member of the “Von Erich” family outside the Adkisson line, with Lance and Rip also appearing in different roles. (Those who want to know more should take a look at the book The square circle: life, death and professional wrestling by David Shoemaker.)

Knowing this will be a pro wrestling story with a darker cut, the kind of fodder that often doesn’t appeal to high-profile stars and directors, only adds to the intrigue behind the fact that Zac Efron’s role isn’t identified in the announcement. . While it’s not impossible for him to play Fritz at different ages, he’s much more likely to take on the role of one of Fritz’s sons. Kevin, David and Kerry were the best as professional wrestling grew in popularity on and off television in the 80s and 90s.

Of course, it’s possible that Efron isn’t playing any of the family and instead plays someone else in the world of wrestling. Maybe even a non-sporting member of the Adkisson family? It sounds like the worst case scenario, but I guess it depends on how Durkin approaches the storytelling. Perhaps Efron is a journalist who follows the family over time.

A24 he will work with House Productions, which he developed the iron claw with support from Access Entertainment and BBC Film. It’s unclear when the new project will meet to go into production, but fans shouldn’t expect to see Zac Efron’s pro wrestling physique inside the pits. 2022 cinema calendar although a 2023 release might be more likely. Who wouldn’t want to see this as a double feature with Efron’s impending death? three men and a child Remake?