**Zac Efron’s Career Highlights Shine in ‘A Family Affair’**
As fans eagerly awaited Zac Efron’s latest film, “A Family Affair,” they were treated to a delightful surprise: a fictional Hot Ones interview featuring Efron himself. In the film, this interview serves as a highlight reel of his impressive career.
**A Mock Hot Ones with a Twist**
“A Family Affair” introduces Chris Cole (Efron), a renowned movie star, and Zara Ford (Joey King), his young assistant. Their relationship takes a turn when Chris pursues Zara’s mother, Brooke Harwood (Nicole Kidman). The film cleverly incorporates a fake Hot Ones interview to showcase Efron’s acting range and his journey to stardom.
**Behind the Scenes of the Fake Interview**
Director Richard LaGravenese revealed that Efron and Sean Evans, the host of Hot Ones, collaborated on a complete fake interview specifically for the film. However, due to time constraints, only a snippet of the interview made it to the final cut.
Despite its brevity, the interview offers a glimpse into Efron’s comedic timing and the evolution of his career. LaGravenese praised Efron’s dedication to his craft, noting that the actor approached the mock interview with “a global star” persona.
**Efron’s Hot Ones Redemption**
While the fake Hot Ones interview was not shown in its entirety, Efron did make a memorable appearance on the real Hot Ones in 2020. In this appearance, Efron demonstrated his wit and charm while taking on the show’s notoriously spicy wings.
**A Family Affair’s Critical Reception**
“A Family Affair” has received mixed reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting a 46% critics score and 31% audience score. Despite the mixed reception, the film offers a unique and entertaining exploration of celebrity culture and family dynamics.
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