Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson Star in Biopic on Legendary Wrestling Von Erich Brothers

A24's "The Iron Claw" follows the tragic story of the Von Erich family's rise to international fame and the rumored curse that resulted in the untimely death of five brothers; film releases December 22.

The movie 'The Iron Claw' is a biographical drama about the tragic story of the Von Erich family, a legendary wrestling dynasty whose ascent to fame was marked by incidents that sparked talk of a family curse.
Actors Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson star as key members of the Von Erich family. The film focuses on the characters of Kevin (Efron), David (Dickinson), Kerry (White), and Mike (Stanley Simons).
An essential part of the film's preparation involved intensive wrestling training under pro wrestler Chavo Guerrero Jr., challenging the actors to get physically ready for their roles and learn the intricacies and terminology of wrestling.
The elaborate set of 'The Iron Claw' included a replica of the Sportatorium, the Von Erichs' home coliseum in Texas, and saw the actors wrestling whole sequences during lengthy filming takes, contributing to the raw and realistic portrayal of the wrestling scenes.
Beyond the spectacle of wrestling, the movie delves into the personal struggles of the Von Erich brothers, exploring the pressures of fame, the complexity of their family dynamics, and their attempts to cope with personal tragedy.