Interview: Zac Efron Opens Up About Being Criticised and How that Makes Him Feel

In a turn of events no one could have seen coming, Zac Efron is now a travel show host. In his new Netflix show, he sets out to make this world a better place…. and as well all know, it’s a little too late for that, but whatever, can’t hate a man for trying.

Bea: Thanks for doing this with me.

Zac: For sure.

Bea: I just wanna say, for anyone reading this who doesn’t know who you are… Zachary Efron is a Hollywood actor who’s done a few good movies and some really atrocious ones.

Zac: That’s… that’s accurate.

Bea: Zachary is best known for—

Zac: Oh, please call me Zac, my mom’s—

Bea: DO NOT INTERRUPT ME. 

Zac: [Silence]  

Bea: Zachary Efron is best known for acting in musicals and comedies. He’s also known for having a good-sized chin.

Zac: [Silence]

Bea: He currently has a new show called “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” where he shows he went on a vacation paid by Netflix. 

Zac: Yes… I mean, no, not exactly. It wasn’t a “vacation”.

Bea: Well, whatever it was, it’s had mixed reviews… but the one thing everyone seems to agree on is that you look on point.

Zac: Uh—

Bea: Every review I read describes you as a “daddy”… But not in a parental, gross way…. more like in a “I want you” way.

Zac: Oh gosh….

Bea: What do you have to say about that, Zachary?

Zac: Uhhh… thank you?…  I mean… it’s nice to be appreciated… physically… but the show is about more than just my body. 

Bea: You wouldn’t know that by reading the reviews.

Zac: [Silence]

Bea: Let me ask you this, what would you say to anyone who thinks this show feels ‘unfocused’?

Zac: Who thinks it feels unfocused?

Bea: I’d say anyone who’s actually watched the show… Have you not read the reviews?

Zac: Listen, as long as this show is entertaining… I’m good.

Bea: That’s good. I’ve always said it’s better to keep expectations low. 

Zac: [Silence]

Bea: Well, thanks so much for doing this with me. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you. 

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