Zac Efron Admits Being “Miserable” During His Insane Single-Digit Body Fat Transformation for Iron Claw

The Iron Claw will hit the theaters in a few hours, and Zac Efron’s glory as a committed actor will touch new heights with this film, as the trailer and reviews have suggested. But what ignited the imaginations of fitness freaks and Hollywood lovers was his body transformation for the role of wrestling champion. 

Efron is thoroughly shredded, pulling off some insane feats in the wrestling ring in the movie. Recently, he joined Kelly Clarkson for a fun chit-chat about his upcoming movie and spilled beans on his magnificent physique in the movie.

Zac Efron’s mental condition while prepping for wrestler’s role

The Iron Claw movie pictures the dominance of the Von Erich family in the wrestling arena, and Efron will appear as Kevin Von Erich, the world wrestling champion. However, to suit the needs of the character, the Baywatch actor had to undergo a seventh or eighth-month transformation journey. Clarkson was amazed by Efron’s pictures from the movie and thrilled to see the muscular beauty. 

“How hard was it to look like that? Were you miserable?” Clarkson asked Efron, who agreed by saying, “A little bit.” The host continued her questions and asked, “You’re so lean. What did you have like no body fat?” The Iron Claw star hinted at his single-digit body fat transformation and said, “I mean at that point it was pretty low.”

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Jeremy Allen White, Efron’s co-actor, had to add, “He was a statue. We had to wrestle and touch it, and it was like an ice sculpture.” However, Efron continued how he had to isolate himself to get shredded for the role. 

Zac Efron finds the journey fun

The Baywatch actor had to “disappear for like seven-eight months,” and solely focused on building his physique to match the iconic wrestler he would play in the film. The isolation helped him to ace the character to a level of perfection. 

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Unlike his experience of getting into depression and bad insomnia after his physique transformation for Baywatch, this training ride for The Iron Claw was challenging but fun for Efron. The actor is now waiting for his fans to unleash the wrestling magic he created on screen. 

The Iron Claw will bring the story of the Von Erich family and Zac Efron’s unparalleled efforts to the theaters this Christmas. After his rigorous training rituals, it is time for the actor to rest and watch his craft and hard work speak for him.