Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White unite for this professional wrestling drama from A24
The Iron Claw is a biographical sports movie produced by A24, BBC Films, and Access Entertainment. The movie is based on the life of the professional wrestling family, the Von Erichs, and in particular, Kevin Von Erich. The movie is directed and written by Sean Durkin, best known for his movies Martha Marcy May Marlene and The Nest. He also directed three episodes of the Prime Video series Dead Ringers.
The Iron Claw features an impressive ensemble cast that is led by Zac Efron who stars as Kevin Von Erich. Efron first came to fame by starring in High School Musical but has since taken on more dramatic roles such as playing Ted Bundy in the movie Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile. Jeremy Allen White, best known for his performance in the TV show, The Bear, stars as Kerry Von Erich. Harris Dickinson plays David, while Maura Tierney plays Doris Von Erich. The cast also includes Holt McCallany, Lily James, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Brady Pierce, Cazzey Louis Cereghino, Chavo Guerrero Jr., and Ryan Nemeth. The Iron Claw was released in theaters on December 22, 2023.
