“Me and Orson Welles” may have been the first Zac Efron movie not to debut at number one, but it wasn’t supposed to. It’s a smaller movie he chose to explore a bit more of his craft outside the high school, singing, dancing, basketball genres. “You know, we tried to do the musical version, but [...]

“High School Musical” star Zac Efron said he views his role in the independent U.S. film “Me and Orson Welles” as a “step forward” in his acting career. Efron, 22, said he wanted to throw himself a “curveball” by portraying teenage character Richard Samuels who works alongside the famed film director on a Broadway production, [...]

At the Cinema Society opening of “Me and Orson Welles” on Monday night, the actor had to stop in the middle of an interview when another Zac walked by. Efron got flustered, halted mid-sentence and asked his publicist, “Wait … is that Zac Posen? Wow.” After regaining his composure and apologizing to the reporter, Efron [...]

Zac Efron attended the unveiling of the “Me and Orson Welles” plaque at the site of the original Mercury Theatre in New York City on 24 November 2009. Enjoy the pics! Gallery links: • ‘Me And Orson Welles’ Plaque Unveiling In New York City 11/24/2009 (x21)

Zac Efron and director Richard Linkletter talk to The Dish Rag about making “Me and Orson Welles,” about the legendary actor/director’s early days working on the New York stage. What drew Zac to the incredibly faithful period film? And what’s with the hair? “I was definitely more interested in working with Rick,” Zac says. “I [...]

Zac Efron attended “Me and Orson Welles” screening in New York City on 23 November 2009. Enjoy the pics! Gallery links: • ‘Me And Orson Welles’ New York City Premiere 11/23/2009 (x126) • ‘Me And Orson Welles’ New York City Premiere After Party 23/11/2009 (x2)

“Me And Orson Welles” director Richard Linklater has praised Zac Efron for being a “real leading man.” The “High School Musical” actor stars alongside Christian McKay and Claire Danes in the upcoming period drama, based on one young man’s experience with the legendary theatre star. Speaking to DS at the film’s UK premiere, Linklater said: [...]