Zac Efronis reflecting on his relationship withMatthew Perry.On Monday, Efron, 36, appeared in Los Angeles as theHollywood Walk of Fameawarded him with a star in recognition of his career accomplishments. During the ceremony, Efron shouted out his one-time costar Perry, whodied in October at 54, and shared that Perry was “so kind and generous with me” during filming on 2009’s17 Again.“Collaborating with him and [director Burr Steers] — it was so much fun and really did propel me and motivate me in so many ways,” Efron recalled. “It really pushed me into the next chapter of my career, and for that, thank you so much, Matthew. Thinking about you a lot today.”Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty, Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyEfron’sThe Iron ClawcostarJeremy Allen Whiteand director Sean Durkin, as well as his friendMiles Teller, spoke on the star’s behalf at the ceremony before Efron himself accepted the honor. Efron, who first broke out as the star of Disney’sHigh School Musicalmovie trilogy in the 2000s, is the 2,767th entertainment industry figure to receive a star on the Walk of Fame, per an officialpress release.“For our generation, Zac was and is the first true superstar to come out of our class,” Teller, 36, said, as he reflected on first meeting Efron when they filmed their 2014 movieThat Awkward Moment.Zac Efron and Miles Teller on Dec. 11, 2023.Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockAt the world premiere forThe Iron Clawin Dallas last month, Efron told PEOPLE that he would be open to potentially playing his late17 AgaincostarMatthew Perryin a future biopic. Perrydied in October at 54; the late actor had previously expressed interest incasting Efron to play him in a movie about his life.“I’m honored to hear he was thinking of me to play him,” Efron told PEOPLE at the time. “We’ll see. I’d be honored to do it.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Zac Efron on Dec. 11, 2023.Leon Bennett/Getty17 Againfollows a man (Perry) who is magically granted the opportunity to return to his life at 17 years old and rewrite the past. Efron portrayed the young version of Perry’s character in the comedy, which made for his first film released after theHigh School Musicaltrilogy wrapped in 2008.“He was a mentor to me, and we made a really cool film together,” he added of Perry to PEOPLE. “I looked up to him, I learned comedic timing from that guy. I mean, when we were filming17 Again, it was so surreal for me to look across and have him be there, because I’ve learned so much from him, from his whole life.“Steve Nissen, Sean Durkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Jeremy Allen White and Marc Malkin on Dec. 11, 2023.Leon Bennett/GettyIn June, the Hollywood Walk of Fame announced that Kevin Feige,Gal Gadot, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Chris Meledandri, Chris Pine, Christina Ricci,Michelle YeohandChadwick Bosemanwill receive stars on the Walk of Fame next year for their contributions to film.Efron’s latest movieThe Iron Clawreleases in theaters Dec. 22.
Zac Efronis reflecting on his relationship withMatthew Perry.
On Monday, Efron, 36, appeared in Los Angeles as theHollywood Walk of Fameawarded him with a star in recognition of his career accomplishments. During the ceremony, Efron shouted out his one-time costar Perry, whodied in October at 54, and shared that Perry was “so kind and generous with me” during filming on 2009’s17 Again.
“Collaborating with him and [director Burr Steers] — it was so much fun and really did propel me and motivate me in so many ways,” Efron recalled. “It really pushed me into the next chapter of my career, and for that, thank you so much, Matthew. Thinking about you a lot today.”
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty, Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Efron’sThe Iron ClawcostarJeremy Allen Whiteand director Sean Durkin, as well as his friendMiles Teller, spoke on the star’s behalf at the ceremony before Efron himself accepted the honor. Efron, who first broke out as the star of Disney’sHigh School Musicalmovie trilogy in the 2000s, is the 2,767th entertainment industry figure to receive a star on the Walk of Fame, per an officialpress release.
“For our generation, Zac was and is the first true superstar to come out of our class,” Teller, 36, said, as he reflected on first meeting Efron when they filmed their 2014 movieThat Awkward Moment.
Zac Efron and Miles Teller on Dec. 11, 2023.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
At the world premiere forThe Iron Clawin Dallas last month, Efron told PEOPLE that he would be open to potentially playing his late17 AgaincostarMatthew Perryin a future biopic. Perrydied in October at 54; the late actor had previously expressed interest incasting Efron to play him in a movie about his life.
“I’m honored to hear he was thinking of me to play him,” Efron told PEOPLE at the time. “We’ll see. I’d be honored to do it.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Zac Efron on Dec. 11, 2023.Leon Bennett/Getty
Leon Bennett/Getty
17 Againfollows a man (Perry) who is magically granted the opportunity to return to his life at 17 years old and rewrite the past. Efron portrayed the young version of Perry’s character in the comedy, which made for his first film released after theHigh School Musicaltrilogy wrapped in 2008.
“He was a mentor to me, and we made a really cool film together,” he added of Perry to PEOPLE. “I looked up to him, I learned comedic timing from that guy. I mean, when we were filming17 Again, it was so surreal for me to look across and have him be there, because I’ve learned so much from him, from his whole life.”
Steve Nissen, Sean Durkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Jeremy Allen White and Marc Malkin on Dec. 11, 2023.Leon Bennett/Getty
In June, the Hollywood Walk of Fame announced that Kevin Feige,Gal Gadot, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Chris Meledandri, Chris Pine, Christina Ricci,Michelle YeohandChadwick Bosemanwill receive stars on the Walk of Fame next year for their contributions to film.
Efron’s latest movieThe Iron Clawreleases in theaters Dec. 22.
source: people.com
