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Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White flex in first glimpse of Von Erich's wrestling biopic

By Samantha David July 28, 2023
Harris Dickinson, Zac Efron, Stanley Simons, and Jeremy Allen White as Von Erich brothers in The Iron Claw biopic.
Harris Dickinson, Zac Efron, Stanley Simons, and Jeremy Allen White as Von Erich brothers in 'The Iron Claw' biopic.

The first-look image from the biopic of the Von Erich wrestling family showcased heartthrob Zac Efron's and Jeremy Allen White's well-toned muscles. 

The film, titled The Iron Claw, features Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons posing beside a white picket fence, and also appeared in a new promotional shot released on Thursday.

Within The Iron Claw, Harris, Zac, Stanley, and Jeremy skillfully portray the Von Erich brothers: David, Kevin, Mike, and Kerry, all of whom pursued wrestling careers.

Kevin wraps his arm around David's shoulders, while Kerry playfully pulls Mike closer, teasing him with a mock headlock. Despite all wrestling under the name Von Erich, their legal surname was Adkisson.

Tragically, the Von Erich family was plagued by misfortune, with David's untimely death at the age of 25 shrouded in mystery. Additionally, both Mike and Kerry, along with their younger brother Chris, succumbed to the harrowing fate of suicide.

Throughout the decades, the wrestling dynasty grappled with a relentless streak of tragedy, resulting in the formation of a haunting legend among devoted fans: "the Von Erich curse." 

The legacy of Von Erich wrestling traces back to their father, Jack, who adopted the ring persona of a character named Fritz Von Erich, with a Nazi portrayal. 

Holt McCallany, renowned for his role in Mindhunter, takes on the challenging role of portraying Jack/Fritz, who eventually succumbed to cancer in his 60s, enduring the loss of most of his sons, except for Kevin.

Lily James portrays Kevin's wife, Pam, while Maura Tierney takes on the role of the family matriarch, Doris. Aaron Dean Eisenberg was featured as the legendary Ric Flair in the film's cast.