Dylan Efron Reveals Zac’s Near-Miss on Dancing with the Stars

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 - Dylan Efron disclosed that his brother, Zac Efron, was nearly cast on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 before securing his own spot, revealing the producers’ last-minute change.

Nut Graf In an exclusive Yahoo Entertainment interview, Dylan’s admission underscores the unpredictable nature of reality-TV casting and adds fresh intrigue to this season’s ballroom lineup.

Near-Casting Revelation

Dylan told reporters that producers initially approached Zac for Season 34, but scheduling conflicts prevented his involvement.

• Zac’s tight film commitments reportedly clashed with DWTS rehearsals.
• Network executives pivoted to Dylan, citing his dance-show experience from “The Traitors.”

Behind the Decision

Producers feared Zac’s busy production schedule would compromise live broadcasts.

• They needed a contestant able to commit full-time to weekly performances.
• Dylan’s availability and rising TV profile made him the ideal replacement.

Brotherly Reaction

• Zac congratulated Dylan on social media, joking that he “dodged the sequined suit.”
• The Efron brothers plan to train together off-camera.
• Fans are already speculating whether Zac might guest-judge later this season.

What’s Next

Dylan’s first performance airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Viewers can stream episodes on Disney+ and Hulu.