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Director and writer Sean Durkin'sThe Iron Claw, the film based on the lives of the Von Erich family, will be released theatrically on 12/20. It had been previously announced the film would be released for Christmas.
The Iron Claw is "Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day."
Actor Zac Efron will be star as Kevin Von Erich in the film. Kevin is the lead character in the film.
Jeremy Allen White of FX's The Bear will play former NWA World Champion Kerry Von Erich.
Harris Dickinson, recently seen in Where the Crawdads Sing, is set to play David Von Erich in the film.
Holt McCallany (Mindhunter, the next Mission Impossible film starring Tom Cruise) has been cast as Von Erich family patriarch Fritz Von Erich.
Maura Tierney will play Doris Von Erich, matriarch of the Von Erich family.
AEW's MJF will play Lance Von Erich.
Former NWA World Champion Ric Flair will be played by Aaron Dean Eisneberg (HBO's The Deuce).
Michael Hayes will be played by Brady Pierce, who has appeared on NWA TV and AEW Dark in the past.
Terry Gordy will be played by NWA star Thrillbilly Silas.
Buddy Roberts will be played by Danny Flamingo from Wildkat Wrestling in New Orleans.
Bruiser Brody will be played by Cazzey Louis Cereghino.
Gino Hernandez will be played by AEW's Ryan Nemeth.
Chavo Guerrero worked as the stunt coordinator and filmed scenes as The Original Sheik for the film.
Former WWE and Impact Wrestling star Cassidy Riley also filmed in-ring scenes and was a training partner for MJF and Efron.
Kevin Von Erich and his family have no current involvement in the film in any way, shape or form, but Kevin has spoken about looking forward to the project when it is released.
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