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Originally posted by bornbrave
Yeah everyone expected him to be doing a career similar to Leonardo, I mean now he is doing these comedies he needs to do something because how longs he can keep playing a 20 something year old guy?? he is 28 :/
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Who expected him to do anything similar to Leonardo though? Leonardo in his teen years took very dramatic roles that showcased his acting chops. Efron has yet to ever do anything like this. I am not even some kind fan of his, but it's always so confusing to see people here giving him **** and acting like he has fallen off of some high place of esteem as a legitimate actor in the industry when all he really had to his name was HSM. He is currently just a good looking, mid-grade actor who has recently discovered his comedic chops in these types of roles. That fact that he has had post-legitimate Disney success at all is actually a pretty impressive feat for him, considering what happens to many young stars. The GP seems to be fine with him as of now though, so it's not surprising he is in his 20s playing characters in his 20s right now.
On that note, Matthew McConaughey spent the first two decades of his career mostly making lighthearted films and generic rom-coms. He didn't start taking award-worthy roles until just a few years ago, so I think Zac definitely has time if he ever wants to try and make that turn as an actor. 28 is hardly a death sentence, especially for a man in the industry.
