Zac Efron is stepping into the ring for his latest role in the upcoming biographical sports film The Iron Claw. So, what’s the release date for The Iron Claw, and who else stars in the film?
The movie is based on a true story and will show the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers. Here’s everything we know so far about The Iron Claw!
The Iron Claw Release Date: When Is the Movie Coming Out?
The Iron Claw will be released in theaters on December 22, 2023.
The Iron Claw will be up against other movies with late December release dates such as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the biographical sports thriller film Ferrari, and the musical remake of The Color Purple.
After The Iron Claw completes its theatrical period, we can expect to see it on a streaming platform after a few months.
The Iron Claw Plot: What Is the Movie About?
The Iron Claw tells the story of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers. They have had numerous accomplishments in wrestling, but outside the ring, the family has been surrounded by a series of tragedies, which led people to believe they were cursed.
Their misfortune has been referred to as the “Von Erich curse”. The film is mostly centered on Kevin Von Erich’s story (played by Zac Efron), the second-oldest Von Erich son.
The official synopsis for The Iron Claw reads:
“The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.”
The Iron Claw Cast: Who Stars in the Biographical Sports Film?
Zac Efron (Baywatch, The Greatest Showman), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear), and Harris Dickinson (Where the Crawdads Sing, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil) star as the brothers and wrestling champions Kevin Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, and David Von Erich.
The cast of The Iron Claw also includes:
- Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich
- Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich
- Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman as Lance Von Erich
- Brady Pierce as Michael Hayes
- Lily James as Pam Adkisson
- Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Ric Flair
- Kevin Anton as Harley Race
- Cazzey Louis Cereghino as Bruiser Brody
- Chavo Guerrero Jr. as The Sheik
- Ryan Nemeth as Gino Hernandez
Who Are the Creative Minds Behind The Iron Claw?
The Iron Claw was written and directed by Sean Durkin. He previously served as a writer and director of the 2011 psychological thriller film Martha Marcy May Marlene starring Elizabeth Olsen and the 2020 family drama film The Nest starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon.
The Iron Claw was produced and distributed by A24, the studio behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, Lady Bird, The Whale, Ex Machina, and The Witch.
Producers for the film include Tessa Ross (Room, One Day), Derrin Schlesinger (Babylon), Juliette Howell (The Wonder), and Angus Lamont (The Girl with All the Gifts).
Is There a Trailer for The Iron Claw?
Yes! The trailer for The Iron Claw was released on October 11, 2023. You can watch the trailer below:
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