The news of possible plastic surgery on his face raised alarm bells on the internet, but why the fuss? His fans want his original heartthrob.
The controversy was at the height of Jennifer Lopez's reconciliation with Ben Affleck or when Henry Cavill introduced his current partner, Natalie Viscuso. The networks simply exploded in comments and the news was among the most read in the world.
In April, Zac Efron recorded a video for Earth Day and his followers soon noticed something strange on his face. He was not the usual heartthrob. But what happened!
Although so far, the 33-year-old actor has not given an official explanation, at that time a specialist appeared to offer a possible medical view of his much-talked-about physical change.
In a video, Dr. Anthony Youn, an American plastic surgeon, explained that, in his opinion, Efron had undergone dental surgery, not plastic surgery. That's why he was swollen around his lips and jaw. “If you had your wisdom teeth removed, you would look like this,” he said.
For the peace of his fans, a photo posted on Instagram finished eliminating any speculation. On May 20, the actor reconnected with that social network to share three photos from his last visit to the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and although he did not make any mention about the rumors of an alleged cosmetic surgery, he showed both sides of his face, without traces of swelling.
Again the photos were commented and celebrated. The Zac we all know is officially back.
How can we explain the furor that his face causes on his internet? Just acknowledging that Efron has established himself as one of the hottest actors in this day and age and fans of him want to keep him that way.
Blonde or stronger, he continues to captivate everyone
It is not the first time that his look generates comments, because in 2019 he already had a radical change when he changed his dark hair for a platinum blonde. A similar effect had the physical condition of him when he developed a greater muscularity for the film Baywatch (2017).
Since 2012, Zac has been cultivating a much more adult career, striving to leave behind that adolescent musical brilliance that catapulted him to fame with High School Musical. This is no longer the time for Zac to sing or execute elaborate choreography. "It was time to get out of my comfort zone," Efron explained to The New York Times. “I grew up thanks to this experience. I believe that in life, every time we face a fear, we grow a little more. So, I wondered if I could do it, if I could do it well, ”he said, referring to his interpretation of a soldier who fights in the war in The Lucky One.
“My answer was always yes I could. All things considered, I was very pleased with the film and will never forget the things I learned from playing that character.”
In 2020, Zac decided to launch his first production in which he simply appears as himself, without any role to play, rather than show his real concern for the future of the environment. The documentary Down to Earth (Netflix) sees the actor traveling the world with wellness expert Darin Olien to explore healthy and sustainable ways to live.
Today, Zac has been signed for the new project of the king of horror and suspense, Stephen King, Firestarter, which already started its production and recording schedule this year. It is a remake of the 1984 film and inspired by the novel of the same name and will star Efron and also Michael Greyeyes (Fear the Walking Dead).
King's novel, published in 1980, follows a young woman who develops pyrokinetic abilities and is kidnapped by a secret government agency that wants to harness her powerful gift to turn her into a weapon.
The first film was in 1984 and starred Drew Barrymore as Charlie (the youngest), while actors David Keith and Heather Locklear played her parents. The film also featured George C. Scott as the killer, John Rainbird.
Audiences of him will definitely follow him to whatever film genre he wishes to dabble in, as long as they can continue to recognize Zac with his original traits.
