First image of Zac Efron in action as legendary WWE Hall of Famer surfaces

A24 has revealed the first look of Zac Efron starring in the upcoming wrestling dramatic biopic The Iron Claw. He showcased a bulked-up physique as the legendary The Golden Warrior, aka Kevin Von Erich.

The movie's plot revolves around the rise and fall of the Von Erichs, leading to them being compared to the Kennedy family in professional wrestling. The legendary family has even been labeled as "cursed."

The first image of The Iron Claw highlighted Efron hitting a flying drop-kick against his opponent. Check it out below:

Along with Kevin Von Erich's character, the film co-stars The Bear lead man Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich and Beach Rats actor Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich. The Iron Claw is slated to have a 2023 theatrical release.

In 2009, WWE inducted the Von Erich family into the Hall of Fame for their services to the wrestling industry. The Golden Warrior accepted the honor on the family's behalf.

Kevin Von Erich has reacted to Zac Efron's portrayal of him

The real-life Von Erich isn't involved in the upcoming film, The Iron Claw. However, as Zac Efron attracted social media attention with his convincing physical shape to take on Von Erich's role, the wrestler praised the actor.

"I didn't ever look that good. He looked great though; he must be working really hard," Kevin said. [H/T - Variety]

Besides Zac Effron, The Iron Claw also stars Maura Tierney, Lily James, Holt McCallany, and Jeremy Allen White. The film has been written and directed by filmmaker Sean Durkin, best known for his 2011 film Martha Marcy May Marlene, with Elizabeth Olsen playing the lead role.

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