One Actor, Two Roles
After the recent success of The Iron Claw, Zac Efron has teamed up with A24 once again for what may be his most challenging role yet. The film studio’s next hit, Famous, will feature the actor playing two characters. Based on the book by New York Times best-selling author Blake Crouch, this project will not be one to miss.
Efron and A24
Landing the domestic distribution rights, A24 has its sights on its next big thriller film. Zac Efron has been in the film and TV industry since 2002 and is known for his comedic romantic characters. Furthermore, he has been breaking through to more dramatic projects in the last few years. After his performances in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile and Firestarter, A24 signed him on for their wrestling thriller The Iron Claw alongside Harris Dickinson and Jeremy Allen White. Moreover, continuing this stream of more serious characters, Deadline has now announced that the studio is bringing him on as their two protagonists.
The July 23, 2024 article from Deadline states, “The film will star Efron in dual roles, playing overzealous fan, Lance Dunkquist, and Hollywood heartthrob, James Jansen.” Additionally, the film will revolve around Lance’s character, who has the same appearance as the celebrity James, as he earns his place in Hollywood by any means necessary. Ominous sounding as always from A24, fans can only expect the weirdest and most stressful film to release.
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What To Expect
Michael Sagol (Sound of Metal), Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), and Chad Hamilton (Leave the World Behind) have all been listed as producers of the project. Moreover, directing the film will be Jody Hill (Superbad and The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter) for his fifth film. Additionally, best known for his dark comedies, fans can expect an unnerving feature to be released from this Jody Hill production. Interestingly enough, A24 has recently released a film with a similar concept of a single person doing whatever it takes to stardom in the summer flick, Maxxxine starring Mia Goth. Therefore, it will be fascinating to see how the two features will differ.
Also, there is no release date yet for Famous, but fans should stay on the lookout for more information coming soon on the production. Until then, audiences can stream Efron in his latest A24 film The Iron Claw on HBO Max.
The Iron Claw (2023) Official Trailer Courtesy of A24
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