Zac Efron is suiting up—literally—for his new movie Famous! The 37-year-old actor was spotted strutting around a Los Angeles neighborhood on Friday, rocking a sharp suit and looking like he just stepped out of an extremely professional Zoom meeting.
But here’s the plot twist: Zac isn’t just playing one character in this flick; he’s playing two! Yes, you read that right—two Zacs for the price of one. Talk about giving the people what they want. Deadline spilled the beans that he’s tackling dual roles: Lance Dunkquist, a starry-eyed fanboy, and James Jansen, a Hollywood heartthrob who probably moisturizes with liquid gold and wakes up looking like an Instagram filter.
And because Zac’s charm wasn’t enough, he’s sharing the screen with the legendary Ernie Hudson, who—plot twist again—hasn’t even been officially announced as part of the cast yet. Ernie casually showed up on set like, “Surprise! I’m in this too,” because legends do what they want.
Now, let’s talk about this plot. Famous tells the story of Lance Dunkquist, a guy whose face is his ticket to the big leagues. Why? Because he’s basically James Jansen’s doppelgänger. Imagine waking up, looking in the mirror, and realizing you resemble a Hollywood megastar. Lance doesn’t just dream of fame—he packs his bags, books a one-way ticket to Los Angeles, and decides he’s going to be famous whether Hollywood likes it or not. Lance’s motto? “Fake it till you make it… or until security escorts you out.”
Also joining the party is Phoebe Dynevor, of Bridgerton fame, bringing her own dash of British class to the chaos. Directing this wild ride is Jody Hill, who gave us the hilariously dark The Righteous Gemstones. If that’s anything to go by, we’re in for a mix of comedy, drama, and possibly a few scenes that’ll make us go, “Wait, did that just happen?”
Stay tuned, because with Zac pulling double duty and Ernie dropping in like a boss, Famous is shaping up to be a Hollywood rollercoaster we can’t wait to ride! 🎬✨
