But the terrifying experience with the 2017 action comedy was not in vain, as the actor learned from his mistakes.
Zac Efron will soon shine on the big screen in The Iron Claw, the latest project from A24, the acclaimed production company behind countless cinematic masterpieces in recent years.
Starring in a biopic about real-life wrestler Kevin Von Erich, Efron once again had to get his physique into impressive shape, but maintaining an intense fitness regimen has taken a toll on the actor’s mental health in the past.
The disastrous experience
For his appearance in the 2017 action comedy Baywatch, which naturally meant a lot of shirtless scenes, Efron had to follow a strict diet and work out excessively, which led to insomnia and a prolonged bout of depression, he revealed in an interview with Men’s Health . .
The reason for this was that he had been taking “too many diuretics for too long,” which took its toll on his body, so Efron had to recover for half a year after filming ended, which gave him time to consider a different approach.
The actor even stopped working out for a while, which turned out to be a good decision, but he still couldn’t get the idea of training out of his head.
A new challenge
Now, to convincingly portray the wrestling icon, Efron had to do it all over again, but he definitely learned from his previous disastrous experience.
In another interview with Men’s Health, he described his improved diet, which includes bone broth, a variety of vegetables, and clean protein sources like chicken, beef, and other meats.
On a cheat day, the actor indulges in “large amounts of pancakes” but still prefers them semi-healthy, using a high-protein mix to prepare them.
Additionally, this time his exercise routine was different, focusing on “bulking,” which combines high-calorie intake with intense weight training to increase muscle mass and strength, as explained to GQ by professional trainer Farren Morgan .
Hopefully all this effort will be worth it, as in addition to his impressive body, the actor no doubt had to make the most of his acting skills, given the many dramatic twists and turns in Kevin Von Erich’s life.
Iron Claw will be released on December 22, 2023.
Sources: Men’s Health, Men’s Health via YT, HQ
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