Interview mit Zac

Zac Efron sits down with The Today Show’s Richard Wilkins in Australia to talk all things 17 Again.

The 21-year-old performer is in the land down under to promote the film and dished to the news anchor on the Oscars, his next project and his socks. Check it:

On packing to travel: "My mistake is that I leave things home too much. I leave all the important things at home. I showed up here in Australia and I forgot socks."

On working with Hugh Jackman at the Oscars: "I actually asked if there was any opportunity to present at the awards and they said, 'No, no you can’t present at the awards. But you can perform.' I was like, 'Me, perform? Who else is doing it?' They said Hugh Jackman. Done. I was in."

On getting through the performance: "I've never been so nervous in my entire life. The trick is you can't look down. There are so many incredible actors and actresses just all around you and if you look down for a second, you might actually look at Angelina Jolie. My hat fell off at the end because I was making eye contact."

On what's in store for the future: "I don't know actually. This is an important step for me, so I'm making it a point to take my time and choose wisely."

Das Video dazu gibt es auf NineMSN

Triff Zac in Berlin!!!!

Bravo holt Zac Efron nach Deutschland - und Du kannst dabei sein! Nutze Deine Chance...
Den 26. April solltest Du Dir in Deinem Kalender ganz fett anstreichen! Dann macht Bravo die Sensation perfekt. Wir holen Superstar Zac Efron (21) nach Berlin! In der Hauptstadt findet die Deutschland- Premiere von Zac's neuem Film 17 Again (ab 14. Mai im Kino) statt - und Du kannst hautnah dabei sein! bravo verlost 1.000 exklusive Tickets für die super-witzige Komödie.
Darin geht es um den
7- jährigen Familienvater Mike O'Donnell, der eines Morgens plötzlich wieder 17 Jahre jung ist (natürlich von Zac gespielt). Du kannst den Film als einer der Ersten in Deutschland sehen - und Zac ganz nah sein! Diese Chance kommt nur einmal" Gewinne eines der begehrten Tickets! Sei dabei!

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17 Again Stills

Kleiner Spaziergang

Bevor Zac ein Boot bestieg, machte er einen kleinen Spaziergang in Sydney.

Taylor und Zac bei der Premiere

17 Again Premiere Australien

Zac war bei der Premiere von 17 Aagain in Australien. Er schrieb ungefähr eine Stunde lang Autogramme. Auf dem roten Teppich wurde er von Taylor Swift begleitet. Sie war wegen einem Auftritt (der am Tag davor stattfand) in Australien.

Ankunft in Sydney

Zac flog die ganze Nacht durch und ist nun in Sydney angekommen. Am Flughafen beeilte er sich, um so schnell wie möglich zum draußen wartenden Auto zu kommen.
Im Hotel konnte er sich dann etwas ausruhen, aber viel Zeit hat er auch nicht. Zac hat einen vollen Zeitplan!

Am Set von Annie Liebovitz Photoshooting

Englisches Interview dazu:

D23: Did you ever think you would be portraying classic Disney characters from a classic Disney movie and a classic fairy tale?
Vanessa Hudgens: No, never, and it's such a beautiful thing you know. I think every girl wishes to be a princess, and I finally got to do it.
Zac Efron: I used to watch these movies all the time growing up, loving these films. So to play the prince…
VH: … and a handsome prince!

D23: Did you really feel part of the fantasy today?
ZE: Yes, as soon as I walked onto the set, I knew it was magic. I love Annie's interpretation of the flowers. I think she used the term brambles.
VH: Yeah, from the fairy tale.
ZE: It looks gorgeous. Annie showed us her inspiration.

D23: Prior to today had you seen some of the series that started two years ago? First with David Beckham and Beyoncé?
VH: Yeah, I saw it and thought it was so beautiful… gorgeous and so well portrayed.

D23: Vanessa, you're in pretty fast company here. Scarlett Johansson, Beyoncé, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Biel… How do you feel joining this line-up of stars?
VH: It's very exciting. I'm so glad to be part of the team. Like I said, I always wanted to be a princess.
ZE: And Prince Phillip's not a bad character to play. I kind of like him. He's a pretty big hero, and it's just before they had this great moment and they are kissing. There was a big adventure that this prince goes on… so it's kind of rough by the time he gets to this scene.

D23: David Beckham was the original character to portray Prince Phillip in the original series two years ago. Now, Zac, you are reprising the role. You both have sports connections. You have the sports connection from High School Musical.
ZE: (Laughing) Yeah, sure. That's so funny. (Vanessa laughs.) We're playing the same character.
VH: You are like the young David Beckham now.
ZE: Well, in theory he was actually fighting the dragon [in an earlier scene], I think. So I'm the older David Beckham.

D23: Because he was brandishing a sword in his photo. Today you are without sword. A kinder, gentler Prince Phillip…
ZE: I checked my sword at the door (laughs). No, if I had a sword in the photo it would look like I came in for a different reason.

D23: So, is this your first experience working with Annie Leibovitz?
ZE/VH: Yes! (at the same time).

D23: But obviously you know her work and have seen a lot of her work.
VH: Yeah, she's such an incredible photographer. I really admire what she's done, and I was so excited to have the opportunity to work with her.
ZE: She's been taking gorgeous pictures for her entire life. I can't believe I got to meet her… I was a fan walking in. I'm downplaying it.

D23: Zac, you mentioned you watched Disney films growing up, and Vanessa I'm sure you did too. Did you have a particularly favorite when you were younger?
VH: Mine was probably Aladdin.
ZE: I was going to say Aladdin.
VE: I love Jasmine, and the music was really great. It was a fun fairy tale… one of the classics.

D23: So, how was the overall the experience today?
VH: It was a lot of fun, it was great.
ZE: (Referring to the scene) I mean she woke up; there was a 50-50 chance she wouldn't wake up (both laughing).
VH: Yeah, you never know.
ZE: And I think we made it out OK.

Neusten Gerüchte: Wahr oder gelogen?

So jetzt machen wir einmal mit den ganzen Hochzeits- und Zusammenziehengerüchten Ordnung...

Gerücht Nr. 1:
Zac uns Vanssa sind zusammengezogen.
-> Der Stellvertreter von Vanessas Managment dementiert dieses Gerücht. Die beiden sind nicht zusammengezogen.

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Gerücht Nr. 2:

• Zac und Vanessa werden dieses Jahr heiraten.
• Zac und Vanessa werden 210 heiraten.
• Zac und Vanessa werden im September heiraten.

-> Der Stellvertreter dementiert auch diese Gerüchte. Die beiden haben sich auch nicht verlobt.

Welches Gerücht über Zac würdet ihr euch am meisten wünschen?

Auf nach Australien!

Am 9. März war Zac auf dem Weg nach Australien. Für ihn ist das keine neue Sache für ihn. Schließlich flog er während der High School Musical 3 Tour um die Welt.
Nun ist es nicht mehr High School Musical 3, sondern sein neuer Film 17 Again. Den promotet er nun in Australien, welches für ihn nicht mehr unbekannt ist.