Zac Efron to Play Dual Roles in A24 Thriller Famous From The Righteous Gemstones Director

Zac Efron will portray both leading roles in “Famous,” a psychological thriller directed by Jody Hill for A24. This is the second project Efron has worked on with A24, after the successful release of “The Iron Claw” last year. Based on Blake Crouch’s bestselling novel, the story revolves around two men, Lance Dunkquist and James Jansen, who look remarkably similar to each other. According to Deadline, the film promises an intriguing plot with the following ominous description:

Dirty Dancing Has A Prequel With Diego Luna – But Most Fans Never Heard Of It

“Dirty Dancing,” released in the 1980s, became a cultural and financial sensation, earning over $200 million at the box office and turning its stars, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, into global celebrities. Surprisingly, not everyone realizes that “Dirty Dancing” is more than just a beloved movie; it’s actually a franchise. In 2004, a film titled “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights” was released, but it didn’t create much of a stir in comparison to the original.