Zac Efron to star in comedy movie

Zac Efron is set to become a comedy star! The High School Musical actor has signed up to produce as well as star in a new untitled workplace comedy from the writer of his former starring vehicle 17 Again.

Details of the project are scarce — but according to Britain’s Empire magazine, Jason Filardi has signed up to write the script.

Efron recently credited his relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens for helping him avoid the pitfalls of Hollywood.

“It helped me through quite a bit,” he said. “There are myriad distractions to fall into in this business.

“To have someone to share with and to relate to is a very valuable gift.”

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