Zac Efron Surprises 'HSM’ Tribute on Set of 'The Iron Claw’ – Billboard

Zac Efron can’t shake his High School Musical past, but he doesn’t care. When the actor made an appearance on Thursday (Dec. 21). The Kelly Clarkson ShowFrom him and his co-stars Iron claw It reflected a special tribute they did to Efron during filming.

Stanley Simons, who plays Mike Von Erich (Efron’s on-screen brother) in the film, told Clarkson, “Yeah, I think it would be a shame for anyone of my generation if I didn’t do something. I was playing music, worrying about a scene, and learning the chords to „Breaking Free” the night before.

Efron paid tribute with a nice flourish, telling the talk show host that the surprise was „well received.”

When asked by Clarkson if the 36-year-old ever gets tired of referring to him High School Musical He explained that people’s affection for him and his films was „worldly”. And, “It’s a lot of fun. The next day in Hollywood [I got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and] There were many Wildcat jerseys out there. The fans are still in full force. It’s funny because they were so young and now there are 40-year-old guys. It’s awesome. I love it.

Efron shouted wildcats and chants during his Walk of Fame acceptance speech HSM Movies often run through his mind. „I still think about it every day — I sing songs in the shower,” she said Accepts his star„Breaking Free” and „We’re All in This Together” are his favorites.

Watch Efron and Simons Talk About „Breaking Free” High School Musical Tribute in the video above.