Zac Efron Sparks Speculation Over New Look and Addresses Dancing With the Stars Rumors

Lead: On September 16, actor Zac Efron faced social media speculation over his altered appearance following the Netflix release of A Family Affair and addressed Dancing With the Stars rumors.

Nut Graf: The renewed spotlight on Efron’s face appearance comes as fans digest his latest romantic comedy on Netflix and respond to new insights from his brother Dylan about Efron’s near-involvement in Dancing With the Stars, underscoring continued public fascination with both his professional choices and personal life.

Fans Alarmed by “Different” Appearance

  • Viewers watching A Family Affair on Netflix noted a noticeably fuller jawline and facial structure, reigniting plastic surgery rumors.
  • In past interviews, Efron attributed changes to masseter muscle growth after a jaw injury, denying any surgical work.

Brother Dylan Dishes on DWTS

  • On September 16, Dylan Efron revealed that Zac was nearly signed for Dancing With the Stars Season 34 before scheduling conflicts intervened.
  • Zac responded supportively to Dylan’s comments, expressing gratitude for his brother’s on-air shout-out and teasing potential future dance appearances.

Social Media Reactions

Viewers and fans flocked to X, Instagram and entertainment forums to react:

  • “He looks like a different person,” one user wrote, questioning if filters or fillers were at play.
  • Others defended Efron’s evolving look as natural results of fitness and age.

What’s Next for Efron

Efron’s schedule remains packed:

  • He promotes A Family Affair through late September.
  • Upcoming projects include the legal thriller Judgement Day and a dual-role psychological thriller adaptation of Blake Crouch’s novel Famous.
  • Public appearances planned for October’s film festivals may offer further opportunities for Efron to discuss his evolving career and appearance.

Sources

  1. Fans Alarmed By Zac Efron’s ‘Entirely Different’ Face In New Movie
  2. Dylan Efron Just Revealed How Close Zac Got to Getting DWTS