The cast of The Iron Claw | Who stars with Zac Efron in a wrestling drama?
In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com ahead of the film‘s UK release, director Sean Durkin explained why he thought Efron would be the perfect fit for the lead role, and also detailed the actor search process who could complement each other to play brothers. . “We started with Zac, knowing how he felt, then adding […]
In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com ahead of the film‘s UK release, director Sean Durkin explained why he thought Efron would be the perfect fit for the lead role, and also detailed the actor search process who could complement each other to play brothers. .
“We started with Zac, knowing how he felt, then adding Harris [who] just has an ease about him, like a playful ease that I think contrasts nicely with Kevin’s more inner gentleness.
“And then I throw Stanley [Simons] as Mike, finding someone with that real little brother energy, like young, fun, a little funny, a little goofy, and then add the intensity of Jeremy. It’s just about that mix.”
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Read on for more information on the stars appearing in The Iron Claw, including more details on who they play and where you may have seen them before.
The Iron Claw Cast: All the Stars of the Wrestling Drama
The following stars all appear in The Iron Claw.
- Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich
- Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich
- Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich
- Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich
- Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich
- Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich
- Lily James as Pam Adkisson
- Michael J Harney as Bill Mercer
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman as Lance Von Erich
- Brady Pierce as Michael Hayes
- Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Ric Flair
- Kevin Anton as Harley Race
- Cazzey Louis Cereghino as Bruiser Brody
- Chavo Guerrero Jr as Edward “The Sheik” Farhat
- Ryan Nemeth as Gino Hernández
- Scott Innes as ring announcer
Zac Efron plays Kevin Von Erich
Who is Kevin Von Erich? The Texas NWA Heavyweight Champion and the eldest surviving Von Erich brother at the beginning of the film.
What else has Zac Efron been in? Efron first became a global star thanks to his breakout role as Troy Bolton in High School Musical and its sequels, and has since starred in a string of high-profile film projects, including Hairspray, 17 Again, The Paperboy, Bad Neighbors, Dirty Grandpa, Baywatch, the greatest showman and extremely evil, incredibly evil and vile.
Jeremy Allen White plays Kerry Von Erich
Who is Kerry Von Erich? One of Kevin’s younger brothers, Kerry initially hoped to compete in the discus event at the 1980 Summer Olympics, before the American boycott put an end to those plans.
What else has Jeremy Allen White been involved in? White is currently best known for playing the lead role of Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in the acclaimed series The Bear, while he previously had a major role in the American version of Shameless. film credits include After Everything, Fremont and Fingernails.
Harris Dickinson plays David Von Erich
Who is David Von Erich? Von Erich’s second oldest brother, David makes his wrestling debut with Kevin in a tag team match near the beginning of the film.
What else has Harris Dickinson been involved in? Dickinson is one of the UK’s biggest rising stars and has been seen in many high-profile projects over the past few years, with key credits including The King’s Man, See How They Run, Triangle of Sadness, Where the Crawdads Sing and Scrapper. On the small screen, he starred in Trust and The Murder at the End of the World.
Stanley Simons plays Mike Von Erich
Who is Mike Von Erich? Von Erich’s youngest brother, Mike has musical ambitions but is dissuaded by his father, who desperately wants him to follow the path of wrestling.
What else has Stanley Simons been involved in? Simons is less well-known than most of his co-stars, with The Iron Claw representing his most prominent film credit to date. He was previously seen in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and in the films Angelfish and Superior.
Lily James plays Pam Adkisson
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What else has Lily James been involved in? James rose to prominence with leading roles in ITV dramas Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Downton Abbey, the latter of which led to high-profile film roles in Disney’s Cinderella, Baby Driver and Mamma Mia! Here we go again.
She returned to television for the BBC miniseries The Pursuit of Love and Hulu’s Pam & Tommy, while other big screen credits include Darkest Hour, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Yesterday, Rebecca, The Dig and What’s Love Got to Do with It. ?.
Holt McCallany plays Fritz Von Erich
Who is Fritz Von Erich? Father of the Von Erich brothers, Fritz was a successful wrestler himself and is desperate to push his sons toward success in the sport at all costs.
What else has Holt McCallany been involved in? McCallany has starred in a wide range of films and TV shows since his career in the 80s, and is probably best known today as FBI Special Agent Bill Tench in Mindhunter.
Other big and small screen credits include Lights Out, Fight Club, Three Kings, Shot Caller, Wrath of Man and Nightmare Alley, while he will have an as-yet-unspecified role in the eighth Mission: Impossible film.
Maura Tierney plays Doris Von Erich
Who is Doris Von Erich? The mother of the Von Erich brothers.
What else has Maura Tierney been involved in? Tierney is perhaps best known for her work in television, including her roles as Abby Lockhart in ER and Helen Solloway in The Affair, while previous film credits include Primal Fear, Liar Liar, Beautiful Boy and The Report.
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