Zac Efron Is A Perfect Choice For Ted Bundy | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Film

Zac Efron Is A Perfect Choice For Ted Bundy

You may not agree, but don't knock the casting until you learn more.

80
Zac Efron Is A Perfect Choice For Ted Bundy
Netflix

Last week, the trailer for "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" was released to the public; a biography about who most would say is the "most notorious serial killer," Ted Bundy.

Documentaries, movies, books, etc., of Ted Bundy are not new to the public. A movie about the serial killer was released in 2002, a documentary was released on Netflix this month, and now this: "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile."

The factor that sets this movie apart from previous media, is the actor portraying the serial killer: Zac Efron.

Giphy

Zac Efron is not a face that is unrecognizable to the public. Appearing in numerous films, essentially starting with his lead role as "Troy Bolton" in "High School Musical" back in 2006, he is actually one of the more popular actors at this time. "Neighbors," "Baywatch," and most recently, "The Greatest Showman," just include a few of Efron's majorly successful work.

Efron is definitely known for playing a certain role, though. He is charming, good-looking, and maybe his characters aren't always the brightest crayons in the box. Therefore, he has been stereotyped as an actor that can only play these characters.

The new role Efron plays as a serial killer has a lot of people up in arms. The movie has received backlash and critics accusing them of romanticizing the character of Ted Bundy. This results solely on the fact that Zac Efron is playing the character. And we all know what kind of character Efron normally portrays. (If you don't, maybe you skimmed the previous paragraph. Read it again.)

However, upon doing research, you may come to learn that Ted Bundy was charming. He was good-looking. He was known to not fit the appearance of your typical "serial killer," if there is a stereotypical serial killer. This might be something that the casting for "Extremely Wicked..." went after.

The trailer did throw everyone off because, hey, Zac Efron isn't a serial killer! He could never play one! That's Troy Bolton!

Maybe those are some of the thoughts you had when you watched the trailer. I believe that is a reason Efron was cast as Ted Bundy. Bundy was not someone many considered a "serial killer," until he was discovered and eventually confessed.

If you are one of the people that did not approve of Zac Efron being cast as Ted Bundy, maybe take a second and think again. The casting was specific to fit the characters. I'm sure many people would agree that Zac Efron is not someone you'd imagine playing a "notorious serial killer," but Ted Bundy was someone many people didn't think could be a "notorious serial killer."

The film recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019. If you haven't seen the trailer, check it out. Now you can see how you feel about Efron portraying Bundy.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

13048
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

2369
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1451
black marker on notebook

December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments