Zac EfronThe 36-year-old actor began his career at an early age with the musical trilogy of High School Musical. After his success with Disneyhas diversified his career into a variety of genres, from comedies like Baywatch (Baywatch – 2017) and Ricky Stanicky (2024), to dramas like iron claw (The Iron Claw – 2023) and Ted Bundy: sleeping with the murderer (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile – 2019). Efron continues to demonstrate his versatility and maturity as an actor in the film industry.
This Friday, June 28, it arrived on the platform Netflix the highly anticipated romantic comedy A family affair (A Family Affair). In this film, Zac Efron shares the spotlight with prominent figures such as Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies, Aquaman), Joey King (The Conjuring, The Act, The Kissing Booth), Kathy Bates (Fried Green Tomatoes, Misery, The Miracle Club), Liza Koshy (Work It, The Games of Love)The story revolves around a young woman who finds herself in a very awkward situation when her eccentric boss, a movie star, falls in love with her mother.
Now, taking advantage of the premiere of A family affairwe will explore three romantic comedies starring Zac Efron.
We start with Mike and Dave: The Girlfriend Findersa romantic adventure comedy that follows the story of two party-loving brothers, Mike and Dave (interpreted by Adam DeVine), who embark on a desperate search to find serious, respectable dates for their sister’s wedding. The premise becomes complicated when their efforts to find suitable matches unleash a series of comical and chaotic events that test their brotherly relationship and their ability to mature.
Next to Efron and Adam DeVine (Perfect rythm), the cast is completed with Anna Kendrick (Trolls, A small favor) and Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus, Parks and Recreation), who play the sisters Tatiana and Alice, respectively, whose participation as supposed bridesmaids with hidden intentions adds an unexpected twist to the plot. Directed by Jake Szymanski (Pharmacy Tour) and written by Andrew Jay Cohen (good neighbours), the film stands out for its irreverent humor and crazy situations that explore themes of responsibility and personal growth amid the extravagance and chaos of a family wedding.
My friends’ girlfriendsreleased in 2014 and directed by Tom Gormican (The unbearable weight of an enormous talent), is a romantic comedy that tells the story of three friends faced with the challenges of love and relationships in adult life. The plot revolves around Jason and his best friends, who have agreed to maintain informal relationships without romantic commitments. However, when each of them becomes involved in embarrassing and complicated situations in their love lives, their perspective on love and maturity begins to change drastically.
As for the cast, Zac Efron stands out for his interpretation of Jasonthe main character who debates between maintaining casual relationships or becoming emotionally committed. Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash) brings his comic style as Danielwhile Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Black Panther) delivers an emotional performance as Mikeywho is going through a painful divorce. The direction of Tom Gormican deftly balances comedic elements with moments of reflection on the complexities of modern love and societal expectations.
Last we have 17 again, a romantic comedy with fantastic elements that follows the life of Mike, a man disoriented after his wife’s divorce. The plot focuses on this man, who mysteriously regains his 17 years and has the opportunity to relive his youth. As he navigates the challenges of reliving adolescence with an adult’s perspective, Mike seeks to rediscover his true place in the world and come to terms with the decisions of his past.
As for the cast and direction, 17 is again directed by Burr Steers (Pride, prejudice and zombies) and starring Zac Efron in the lead role of young Mike. They also highlight Matthew Perry (Friends) as its adult version, along with Leslie Mann (If you were me), Thomas Lennon (How to lose a guy in 10 days) and Michelle Trachtenberg (Dreams on Ice, Gossip Girl) in secondary roles. The film combines humor, nostalgia and reflection on second chances in life, exploring universal themes of personal growth.
