The story of the Von Erich family is slated to be told on the big screen as A24 will release “The Iron Claw” this year.
The drama is set to be financed and produced by A24 while Sean Durkin, who wrote the script and will be directing it. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger, and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Entertainment, and BBC Films.
Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich), Jeremy Allen White (Kerry), Harris Dickinson (David), Holt McCallany (Fritz Von Erich), Maura Tierney (Doris Von Erich), Aaron Dean Eisenberg (Ric Flair), AEW‘s MJF (Lance Von Erich), and Kevin Anton (Harley Race) make up the the cast.
The film’s synopsis reads, “Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.”
Variety reported today that the movie will be released in theaters around Christmas as the film will roll out nationwide on December 22nd.
A trailer has yet to be revealed.
