The Iron Claw (film)
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| Directed by | Sean Durkin |
| Screenplay by | Sean Durkin |
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| Cinematography | Mátyás Erdély |
| Edited by | Matthew Hannam |
| Music by | Richard Reed Parry |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $20.4 million[1] |
The Iron Claw is an upcoming biographical sport film based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich and the Von Erich family. It was written and directed by Sean Durkin and produced and distributed by A24. The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany and Lily James.
It is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2023, by A24.[2]
Synopsis
The film is centered around the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers from the 1960s onwards that had enormous success, and popularized the iron claw professional wrestling hold. However, they not only had to battle inside the ring, but fight the “Von Erich curse” outside of it.[3][4]
Cast
- Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich
- Lily James as Pam Adkisson
- Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich
- Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich
- Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich
- Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich
- Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich
- 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 The Sheik
- Ryan Nemeth as Gino Hernandez
Production
In June 2022, the Sean Durkin project was announced to have Zac Efron aboard and A24 financing it, after the film was developed by House Productions, with the support of Access Entertainment, and BBC Film.[5] In September 2022, Jeremy Allen White and Harris Dickinson were announced as joining the project with White, Dickinson and Efron to play the Von Erich brothers. Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman were announced as producers. In October 2022, Holt McCallany,[6] Maura Tierney,[7] and Lily James were revealed to have joined the project.[8] Juliette Howell, and Angus Lamont were said to be producing for House Productions.[9]
The film began principal photography in Baton Rouge in October 2022.[10][11][12] Marshall Von Erich said he was encouraged by the presence of Chavo Guerrero as wrestling consultant on set in terms of the production trying to portray accuracy.[13]
Release
The Iron Claw will be released in the United States on December 22, 2023.[2]
References
- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Iron Claw" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Rubin, Rebecca (July 27, 2023). "A24's 'The Iron Claw,' Starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White, Sets December Wide Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "The Iron Claw". BBC.co.uk.
- ^ "Lily James joins ridiculously hot cast for a new A24 movie about wrestling". I-d.vice.com.
- ^ "Zac Efron To Star In 'The Iron Claw' From A24 And Sean Durkin". Deadline. June 16, 2022.
- ^ "Mindhunter' Star Holt McCallany To Co-Star Opposite Zac Efron In 'The Iron Claw' At A24". Deadline. October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Maura Tierney Joins Sean Durkin's 'The Iron Claw' For A24". Deadline. October 19, 2022.
- ^ "Lily James Joins Sean Durkin's 'The Iron Claw' For A24". Deadline. October 24, 2022.
- ^ "Lily James Joins 'The Iron Claw' Alongside Zac Efron and Harris Dickinson". Collider. October 24, 2022.
- ^ "Zac Efron Is Nearly Unrecognizable In New Look For Wrestling Movie". screenrant.com. October 27, 2022.
- ^ "A24 Got Its Beefiest Boys for The Iron Claw". Vulture. November 30, 2022.
- ^ "Zac Efron has activated beast mode to get fit for wrestling drama The Iron Claw". GQ Magazine. October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Zac Efron complimented by Marshall Von Erich for The Iron Claw movie". Cagesideseats.com. October 30, 2022.
