Zac Efron in 17 Again

This is a big leap for Zac Efron from being a part of supporting players in “High School Musical” to become a lead actor in “17 Again”. But this doesn’t mean that Efron will stop playing his role in Disney’s popular TV series “High School Musical”.

Efron was quoted saying that the movie was written keeping him in mind and it gave him a chance to show his talent. “It does take place in high school and a high school setting, but it’s not a very high school character. And that’s what I want to do more of”, the 17 Again actor said.

While filming for 17 Again, Efron had to undergo an emergency appendicectomy. Burr Steers, the director of the film said, “He was kind of green for the court scenes. I asked if everything was OK and he said, ‘Fine.’ The next morning he was in the hospital. But he was back on set a week later and he refused a stunt double for a leap off a balcony”.

The 21 year old actor, who has not traveled much away from his teens said in an interview, “The number one question I’ve been asked about this movie is, ‘If you could be 17 all over again, would you go down this road?’ I’m like, ‘Absolutely’. This is the best job in the world. It’s always interesting. It’s always a challenge. I’m very happy with my life right now”.

The movie, 17 Again revolves around the life of a 37 year old Mike O’Donnell (played by Matthew Perry). Mike, who is separated from his wife Scarlett (played by Leslie Mann), stays with his friend Ned (played by Thomas Lennon). He is transformed into a 17 year old (played by Zac Efron) and eventually gets to know his teenage children more. Mike joins the high school and becomes the classmate of his turbulent daughter (played by Michelle Trachtenberg) and ill mannered son (played by Sterling Knight).

Efron, who recently left his role in upcoming “Footloose” remake said, “I did not dance at all before ‘High School Musical’. That was a skill set that I acquired for those movies. Although I do love it, there are many more things out there to try. I want to be well-rounded, kind of a renaissance man. That’s what I’m trying to go for. That’s what I want to be”.

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