The film also mentions the boys' older brother Jack, who died in a tragic accident at the age of 6. But the Von Erichs also had another brother named Chris, who isn't included in the film.
Efron, Allen White, and Dickinson will play Kevin, Kerry, and David Von Erich, respectively. Another member of the family, Chris Von Erich, is not part of the film's essential story. Chris dealt with health issues throughout his life, and he committed suicide in 1991.
Jeremy Allen White got a lot of attention—and his fair share of internet thirst—earlier this year when he showed off his muscular physique, the result of his training to play real-life wrestler Kerry Von Erich in A24's The Iron Claw.
Two hours before the movie, fans lined Jefferson Boulevard in front of Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff to catch a glimpse not only of Von Erich but of the movie's stars, including Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich), Jeremy Allen White (Kerry Von Erich), Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich), Stanley Simons (Mike Von Erich) and Chavo ...
The upcoming movie stars Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White as two brothers in the Von Erich wrestling family that is haunted by personal tragedy. This content is imported from youTube.
The part of Ric Flair has been cast in "The Iron Claw." Deadline reports Aaron Dean Eisenberg will play Ric Flair in "The Iron Claw," which is based on the Von Erich family.
The five brothers and Fritz were elected to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. A24 released the first trailer for the highly anticipated film on October 11, 2023. The trailer gives viewers their first glimpse into The Iron Claw's gritty wrestling environment and the strong bond between the Von Erich brothers.
Efron's swing was no acting, however. The kid can actually play. Not to mention he resembles one of the best golfers on TOUR right now, Rickie Fowler. While filming his most recent film in Hawaii this summer, Efron showed off his swing in a slow motion video on Instagram.
Video: Trailer just dropped for Von Erich wrestling family biopic 'The Iron Claw' Zac Efron is seen filming “The Iron Claw” on Nov. 18, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The movie trailer for “The Iron Claw” just dropped based on the true story of the famous wrestling family, the Von Erichs.
Allen White will play Kerry Von Erich, while Efron will assume the role of Kevin Von Erich, and Dickinson as David Von Erich. James' role has not yet been confirmed, as she is the latest talent to join the cast.
In a trailer released on Wednesday, Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons play brothers Kevin, Kerry, David and Mike who were wrestlers in the 1980s under the watch of their demanding father Fritz, played by Holt McCallany.
After Kevin pleaded with him not to harm himself, Chris reassured him he wouldn't, but after Kevin left, he shot himself in the head. He was hospitalized at the East Texas Medical Center, shortly after 10 P.M., where he died 20 minutes after arriving, eighteen days before his 22nd birthday.
Efron reflected on speaking with the real-life Kevin the night before its Dallas premiere. “I was very curious about what he thought of the movie,” he shared. “We went out to the patio, sat forehead to forehead, and talked about life for an hour and a half. And he told me that he did enjoy the movie.
Two younger Von Erich brothers (Mike and Chris) also competed in the ring as well. Fritz passed away in 1997, while his sons David, Kerry, Mike and Chris are also no longer with us, leaving Kevin as the remaining Von Erich brother.
While Zac Efron clearly enjoys his role as an uncle, he is not ready to be a dad. The 35-year-old has grown into more adult roles since he first rose to teen dream fame, and recently played the father of actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong in the film Firestarter.
Cameron Diaz is an avid golfer who learned to play on the set of her hit romantic-comedy There's Something about Mary. Since her initial foray into golf she's established a 36 handicap.
He's previously dated Vanessa Hudgens, Lily Collins, and Sami Miró. Efron was last linked to Australian model Vanessa Vallardes in 2020. However, after 10 months of dating, the two reportedly called it quits, per Elle.
Von Erich is perhaps most well-known now for the tragic story of his family. He is the last surviving member of six brothers -- three of whom died by suicide, and two others who died from tragic accidents.
The youngest son of Fritz and Doris, Jack Barton Jr., died when he was just 7 years old after he accidentally electrocuted himself and drowned in a puddle, according to D Magazine. Five of the six Von Erich sons followed in their father's footsteps and became wrestlers.
Aaron Dean Eisenberg is getting pumped for his part in Sean Durkin's upcoming wrestling drama, The Iron Claw. Eisenberg will play the legendary wrestler Ric Flair in the forthcoming film, a loud personality of the squared circle whose signature move is the Inside Heel Hook.
