11 Reactions To "The Iron Claw" Trailer

    "There needs to be talks about how Zac Efron is really one of the greatest."

    Joseph Longo
    by Joseph Longo

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Zac Efron's wrestling movie is almost here.

    Closeup of Zac Efron on the red carpet in a suit
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    Last year, photos of the star on a film set went viral thanks to his uncharacteristic short denim shorts and bowl haircut. The movie he was shooting was The Iron Claw, and it's set to come out on Dec. 22.

    Zac Efron on the set of "The Iron Claw"
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    Even better, the film's first official trailer dropped on Wednesday, and it offers a fuller look at the highly anticipated film.

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    The Iron Claw is based on the real-life stories of the Von Erich family, a famous professional wrestling family that rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s amid a series of personal tragedies, including the deaths of several brothers.

    One man jump kicking another in a scene from "The Iron Claw"
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    Zac plays Kevin Von Erich, while Jeremy Allen White plays Kerry, Harris Dickinson plays David, and Stanley Simons plays Mike, his brothers and fellow wrestlers. Rounding out the cast are Holt McCallany as their father and coach Fritz, Maura Tierney as their mother Doris, and Lily James as Kevin's wife Pam.

    The cast of "The Iron Claw" sitting on ans standing by a fence
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    The A24 film appears to be filled with discussable aspects like the very 1980s outfits, the all-star cast, the physical transformations they appear to have undergone, and the chronicling of familial and mental health struggles.

    It also may just be Zac's most serious role to date, at least that's what some fans seem to think, with more than a few already hopping on an awards campaign for the actor. Here are these and more reactions to the film's trailer:

    if Zac Efron is having an existential crisis in a movie that's how I know it's gonna be fire https://t.co/IwKmY94nWv

    — Pop Culture Posts (@notgwendalupe) October 11, 2023
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    ZAC EFRON YOUR GOLDEN GLOBE AND OSCAR IS COMING pic.twitter.com/mHlsGvrUIT

    — v. (@efronsaurr) October 11, 2023
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    There needs to be talks about how Zac Efron is really one of the greatest https://t.co/gQ7QVdxaWH

    — Angel (@angelpurrp) October 11, 2023
    @angelpurrp/A24/Twitter / Via Twitter: @angelpurrp

    and the oscar goes to...zac efron

    — Adam, but in a coffin (@brofromanother) October 11, 2023
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    zac efron clear out your teen choice surfboards and kids choice award blimps… your oscar is coming https://t.co/dpt0KvPTUl

    — gati ⍟ (@youIovemelikexo) October 11, 2023
    @youIovemelikexo/Twitter/A24 / Via Twitter: @youIovemelikexo

    A tragic family story of children desperately trying to live out their parents' dream even if it kills them, starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White? Yeah, my heart's going to be ripped out of my chest but I'll be seated. https://t.co/lgW25JOoP5

    — Shelby Hallow (@shelby_hallow) October 11, 2023
    @shelby_hallow/A24/Twitter / Via Twitter: @shelby_hallow

    Zac Efron is going to be on a Robert Pattinson level ascension and I am ALL for it https://t.co/H3WuxuYuxL

    — Jacob Throneberry (@Tberry57) October 11, 2023
    @Tberry57A24/Twitter / Via Twitter: @Tberry57

    Zac might be up for an award for this performance.

    If you don't know about the Von Erichs. Watch their Dark Side of the Ring episode on Hulu. This movie will be a tragedy of the highest order. https://t.co/M87ENrH7se

    — L. Banner (@MuzikMinded) October 11, 2023
    @MuzikMinded/DiscussingFilm/Twitter/A24 / Via Twitter: @MuzikMinded

    I'm still in awe that A24 is making a movie about the Von Erichs. This will not be an easy watch, whether you're familiar with the Von Erichs or not (I'll still be seated opening night though, this looks pretty damn good) https://t.co/9OAaCWFIv4

    — Chris Anthony (@CAnthonyLopez) October 11, 2023
    @CAnthonyLopez/DiscussingFilm/Twitter/A24 / Via Twitter: @CAnthonyLopez

    This looks great. I'm excited, but also dreading how sad it's going to be. https://t.co/30ng7XNxTh

    — Pixel Dan (@PixelDan) October 11, 2023
    @PixelDan/DiscussingFilm/Twitter/A24 / Via Twitter: @PixelDan

    Finally, among those to react to the trailer was Marshall Von Erich, Kevin's son. He said he's "excited" about the film.

    I knew it wouldn’t be 100% accurate because my Dad wasn’t Involved but those of you that know our family know that God played a major role in our story. Still excited about it and think it can help a lot of people that are suffering from loss. They nailed the wardrobe tho 😂 https://t.co/yRxIyUvflg

    — Marshall Von Erich (@MarshallVonEric) October 11, 2023
    @MarshallVonEric/Twitter/A24 / Via Twitter: @MarshallVonEric