Zac Efron: Me & the Orson Welles Director

Mon, 03 March 2008 at 9:37 am

Zac Efron takes a moment out of his busy filming schedule to pose with director Richard Linklater while promoting their new film Me & Orson Welles.

The director-actor pair spent most of their time shooting at the Gaiety Theatre. Me & Orson Welles is set in 1937 and is about an Orson Welles production of Julius Caesar staged at New York’s famous Mercury Theatre.

A solo Zac was also seen dining by himself after a week of filming on the tiny Isle of Man.

Watch video footage from the press conference as Linklater and producers Ann Carli and Marc Samuelson take questions.

View more pictures of Zac at Photos Today.

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# 61

Karen @ 03/03/2008 at 12:35 pm

Zac must be really working long hours according to the producer. He doesn’t get much time off it would seem. But then again, it is an independent film and they really film them quickly so no time to be lazy. I thought what the producer said was sweet about wanting to do more for the crowd—so they must be there every day even though we haven’t been seeing them.

# 62

Valentine @ 03/03/2008 at 12:40 pm

# 5 and #6 vWho the hell do yu think you are?
if you think he is gay then why did you bother searching him up?
god, disgusting, selfish, low class amateurs!
I HATEEE YOUUU

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I AGREE WITH YOU
ZAC FOR EVER
AND HE IS APERFECT GUY
ZANESSA FOR EVER

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I agree with you, this people are just jealous because he is famous, beautiful and every girls are crazy about him !!

I hate this people who don’t know this guy !!

So shut up !! :@

ZAC 4EVER !! ~> THE BEST <3

# 63

mernam @ 03/03/2008 at 12:42 pm

Thanks # 15..
Helena you are reaallyyy pissing me off!
If you hate him, i seriously still dont get the point y you are even here!
please expalin y you are on a page concerning zac and dont say its because you want to say you hate him!

# 64

Zac Fan @ 03/03/2008 at 12:45 pm

Oh, my…1930s, 1960s, present day…is there a time period Zac doesn’t look great in?!! LOL.

But, seriously, that was very cool seeing the press conference and hearing from the director and producers. I am really excited for this movie since the book was fabulous. Malia - I feel like they’ll have to have some voiceover work…at least, I really hope they do because there’s a lot of great “thinking” for Richard’s character that we might miss out on otherwise…which is no reflection on Zac and his ability to portray different thoughts/emotions, but just some of the real specific humorous and poignant thoughts, etc. Anyway, seeing the photos, Zac has really become the Richard I imagined. Good stuff.

And, it sounds like he’s having long, busy days…6:30am to 7pm…then dinner, then, knowing healthy Zac, he probably does some working out then and fits some time into his day to chat with Miss V at some point of course. With this kind of schedule, I’m sure the time is just flying by for him.

# 65

mernam @ 03/03/2008 at 12:46 pm

And thanks # 62…
Narf and Karen and all those lovers of zac out there,,,
I PRAISE YOU!

# 66

mernam @ 03/03/2008 at 12:50 pm

Hey by the way does anyone know around when zc is expected to return to LA?

# 67

Zac Fan @ 03/03/2008 at 12:51 pm

Also wanted to say…Laura, Birdie, Karen - great posts. And, Birdie, thanks for adding what I was thinking of adding about Zac’s work prior to HSM too. Yes, that ended up getting him a lot of attention, but he had shown himself to be talented and promising before that came his way. Being autistic, involved with murder, abused, comically part of a dysfunctional family…and believable in every role…His latest films will continue to allow Zac to shine.

# 68

Karen @ 03/03/2008 at 12:56 pm

#65–mernam:
Thank you, I am very honored.

Narf:
Hope you have a great day and that it passes quickly so you can get home. I hate having a cold. Hope you feel all well this instant! Poof!

I must get to bed myself. Talk to you all later.

# 69

Malia @ 03/03/2008 at 12:58 pm

It’s obvious that the people who criticize Zac’s acting, know absolutely nothing about him.

They are from that demented group called “celebrity haters.” According to psychologists, it is now classified as a disease in our society that afflicts people who cannot have any measure of success in their own lives.

Also, anyone who has seen Miracle Run (for which Zac was nominated for best young actor award) knows Zac is a damned good actor.

And here is what Adam Shankman, director of HS and producer of 17 Again has to say about Zac’s acting:
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“People are going to be so surprised how seriously great he is in this movie. I’m really proud. This is about a man whose life has not gone the way he wants it to, so he wishes he was 17 again and he gets his wish. And then he’s realizing it’s nothing like he thought it would be. So it’s a reverse Big. It has as many funny scenes in it as it does heartfelt scenes. [Zac] has to carry this whole movie as a comedian. But there are some very emotional scenes as well.”
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I’m willing to take the opinion of a director/producer who has worked with Zac over people who are suffering from the “hate Zac” disease.

# 70

Laura @ 03/03/2008 at 1:00 pm

The people that realise Zac’s true abilities need to stick together.

Mernam I think he returns to L.A. sometime late March, High School Musical 3 starts rehearsals on the week in March starting the 30th.

# 71

mernam @ 03/03/2008 at 1:05 pm

thnks but hsm3 start rehersals from april 24th till june 13th!

# 72

Cindy @ 03/03/2008 at 1:19 pm

You have that right, Karen. I totally agree. Zac looks great in these pics and is really trying out all sides of acting in these movies. His comedic side in Seventeen Again, dramatic side in Me & Orson Welles, and singing , dancing and acting in the HSM films. More power, Zac!

# 73

Laura @ 03/03/2008 at 1:21 pm

thnks but hsm3 start rehersals from april 24th till june 13th!

Those are the filming dates. Dance rehearsals and music recording starts late March.

# 74

betty @ 03/03/2008 at 1:46 pm

malia—

loved your quote from the book, it was a very powerful moment in the story!!!!

and zac fan–i agree with you zac that doing narration for the story would be incredible. the first thing that struck me when i started reading the book was that it was written as a first person narrative and all i think about was zac’s voice giving rise to Richard’s thoughts throughout the movie. to say the idea made me swoon is an understatement

and again, i flove this hairstyle on him, i love his hair anyway he wears it, but his just makes him look gorgeous, b/c he isn’t hiding that beautiful face.

and as for his acting ability, he has proven he can act, and i dare say we haven’t even seen the best of him yet. the producers of hairspray even commented that zac’s portrayal of link was unlike any other. they stated that he was able to bring a vulnerability and sincerity to the character that no other link had previously possessed, and he made it his own.

his other works have shown his abilities as well, and i think this movie in particular will really showcase what he’s made of, and boost his career to the next level!

# 75

luna @ 03/03/2008 at 1:59 pm

this press conference on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdTWpuMpTqY

# 76

loren_la @ 03/03/2008 at 2:02 pm

YES, MORE ZAC
HE´S LOOKING SO GOOD
SO PERFECT
I LOVE HIM

# 77

mernam @ 03/03/2008 at 2:09 pm

OH thanks Laura!
Finally, So zanessa will meet by then for sure?

# 78

kristen0606 @ 03/03/2008 at 2:26 pm

looks like the hotness is back!!! Lol anyways its nice to see him able to get out and not be swarmed by his fans. Although it may seem sweet he’s prolly glad to be alone for a little while. I really like how he is comfortable to be by himself who knows maybe he had a phone date with a special young lady??? That might just my opinion and the hopeless romantic in me but i can hope!! Lol This movie looks like it is going to be a great one as others have said before he has the talent to do this kind of movie and you can tell this part was made for him just by reading the book!! Its a great and easy read!! Shameless plug i know but it truly is a very good book.

# 79

troy @ 03/03/2008 at 2:31 pm

#51 Thanks for the praise Narf sweetie. *Big Kiss* I have to credit the Hardy Boys books for sharpening my deductive skills in my youth LOL

I would also to point out that at first Adam Shankman didn’t WANT Zac for “Hairspray” his sister and fellow producer had to convince him to take a chance on Zac which has paid off.

I would like to point out once again that starring in “High School Musical” is not a crime as much as the snobs on this board try to make it sound otherwise. You have to start somewhere and that’s not a dishonorable place to start.

# 80

Sophie @ 03/03/2008 at 2:37 pm

Haha, he really looks like someone in the 30:s. Hopes he get that fix after the movie, lol xD No, don’t really care..

Actually “the gay”-thing is not just KINDA pathetic. I mean, the worst they can come up with him is that “he’s gay”. I mean.. That’s not bad. And he isn’t. They can’t come out “Oh my gosh, he’s soo stupid!!”, ’cause it’s not true, and everyone knows that.

# 81

zanessa4eva!! @ 03/03/2008 at 3:00 pm

awww such a cutei

# 82

Enya @ 03/03/2008 at 3:01 pm

actually for a slightly different comment he actually looks rich, polished and beautiful….zac looks like a rich man;s son…period…

# 83

lola @ 03/03/2008 at 3:13 pm

I only found out that he was all of 20 today. He looks TERRIBLE for 20! I recall Jessica Alba’s great comment…

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# 84

Christine @ 03/03/2008 at 3:20 pm

CUTIEEEEEEE ! ♥

# 85

Maddie @ 03/03/2008 at 3:32 pm

Lola,

I’ve reported you to JJ for false advertisement! You need to pay to get your blog advertised you know that right?!?!!??

Jessica Alba is rumored to have contracted herpes…. How you like them apples?!!?!? YIKES

# 86

betty @ 03/03/2008 at 3:54 pm

lola–

LMAO

# 87

betty @ 03/03/2008 at 3:57 pm

lola–

LMAO i hated when she said that!!!!!!!

# 88

michelle @ 03/03/2008 at 3:57 pm

i miss Zanessa!! its been:

1 Month 1 Week and 5 Days

since we last seen pictures of them together. (and no, i didn’t count the days, VanAshBreNique did that already http://blog.vanashbrenique.net/kuuipo-therapy/ )

hopefully they will be reuntied soon and they will be able to spend some quiet/peaceful/alone time together before filming for HSM3 starts.

they both really diserve a break. Zac filmed two moviesback to back, and that number is soon going to be changed to three back to back and Vanessa recorded her album and filmed Will.

# 89

kristen @ 03/03/2008 at 4:02 pm

michelle,

i miss zanessa too. i hadn’t realized it had been that long, lol. i am sure that zac and vanessa have been in constant contact with each other while in the middle of their busy schedules, but hey look on the bright side, not much longer and they will be together with all of their friends filming high school musical 3.

# 90

Carolzaines @ 03/03/2008 at 4:03 pm

zac muda esSe cabelo AGORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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