Zac Efron is still the charismatic and cute basketball player from Disney’s “High School Musical”, but watch him in the trailer for A24 biopic “The Iron Claw” and you won’t see any traces of the teenage heartthrob in there.
Directed by Sean Durkin, “The Iron Claw” tells the story of the undying bond between Von Erich brothers and their contribution to the professional wrestling world. The Von Erich family is a famous wrestling dynasty which was associated with the Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) and later, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Holt McCallany portrays Fritz Von Erich, the family patriarch, who rigorously trained all his sons to make their mark in the wrestling world. Fritz’s oldest son passed away at age six, and Zac Efron plays his second son, Kevin Von Erich, known for trademark moves in the ring, including the iron claw. The actor has built up incredible muscle weight for the role and looks like a professional wrestler from every angle, voice included. Jeremy Allen White and Harris Dickinson play his brothers Kerry and David respectively. Jeremy’s red bandana look for Kerry Von Erich is reminiscent of the iconic Rocky era, evoking a profound sense of the 1970s.
The trailer takes viewers on a roller-coaster ride through the life of a family plagued by numerous struggles and tragedies. “The Iron Claw” promises to be a nostalgic journey for wrestling fans and a captivating introduction to an unfamiliar world for those who aren’t avid genre enthusiasts.
Watch the trailer below.