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Actor Aaron Dean Eisenberg cast as Ric Flair in ‘The Iron Claw’

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An actor has been cast to play Ric Flair in “The Iron Claw.”

Deadline reported today that Aaron Dean Eisenberg will play the role of Ric Flair in the Von Erich family biopic. Eisenberg is known for having been part of the cast of the HBO series “The Deuce.”

Deadline noted that the role of Flair is expected to be a cameo:

While the role is expected to be a cameo, Flair played a huge part in the Von Erich’s wrestling legacy when he fought Kerry Von Erich for the NWA Championship Belt in 1984. 

Kerry Von Erich won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Flair at the first Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions, which took place in May 1984 following the death of Kerry’s brother David Von Erich.

“The Iron Claw” is also set to feature Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich), Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich), Jeremy Allen White (Kerry Von Erich), Holt McCallany (Fritz Von Erich), Maura Tierney (Doris Von Erich), Lily James, and AEW World Champion MJF (Lance Von Erich).

Production on “The Iron Claw” is currently underway. The movie is from A24 films and is being directed by Sean Durkin.

AEW star MJF joins cast of ‘The Iron Claw’ Von Erich movie

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AEW star MJF is making his film debut in a huge pro wrestling-related project.

It was reported via Deadline today that MJF is joining the cast of “The Iron Claw,” the upcoming biopic on The Von Erich family. PWInsider reports that MJF will be playing Lance Von Erich in the movie.

“The Iron Claw” is from A24 films and is being directed by Sean Durkin. It “follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.”

The movie also features Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich), Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich), Jeremy Allen White (Kerry Von Erich), Holt McCallany (Fritz Von Erich), Maura Tierney (Doris Von Erich), and Lily James.

On Monday, A24 released a first-look picture of Efron in the ring as Kevin Von Erich.

Marshall Von Erich, who wrestles for MLW and is one of Kevin Von Erich’s sons, commented on the picture of Efron playing his father: “Great picture of @ZacEfron throwing a Von Erich drop kick! My dad thought it was a old picture of him.”

Actress Lily James joins cast of ‘The Iron Claw’ Von Erich biopic

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Actress Lily James has joined the cast of “The Iron Claw,” the upcoming biopic on The Von Erich family.

James’ casting was first reported by Deadline on Monday. The role that James will be playing in the film hasn’t been revealed.

The Iron Claw “follows the rise and fall of the [Von Erich] family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.” The movie is also set to feature Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich), Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich), Jeremy Allen White (Kerry Von Erich), Holt McCallany (Fritz Von Erich), and Maura Tierney (Doris Von Erich).

Deadline wrote about James:

Best known for her strong work in Darkest Hour and Yesterday, James has already had herself quite the year that started with Hulu limited series Pam & Tommy, in which she portrayed Pamela Anderson. The series was a big hit for the streamer and landed 10 Emmy nominations including one for James as well as for best limited series. Her other recent credits include The Dig on Netflix and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!

James most recently wrapped production on Finalmente L’alba opposite Willem Dafoe as well as the ensemble drama Providence opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Himesh Patel. She is repped by UTA and Tavistock-Wood.

“The Iron Claw” is from A24 Films and is being directed by Sean Durkin, who also directed the film “Martha Marcy May Marlene.”

Maura Tierney signs on to join ‘The Iron Claw’ cast

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Another well-known actor is joining the cast of The Iron Claw, the upcoming movie based on the lives of the famed Von Erich family.

Deadline reported Thursday that Maura Tierney has signed on to play Doris Adkisson, the matriarch of the Von Erich clan. She passed away in October 2015 in Hawaii at 82 years old.

Tierney has starred in NBC’s ER and NewsRadio, Showtime’s The Affair, American Rust, and Your Honor, FX’s Rescue Me, and a multitude of other film and TV roles.

The movie is being written and directed by Sean Durkin for A24 and will focus on the rise and fall of the Von Erichs from the 1960s through the present day.

The film has already attracted Zac Efron (High School Musical, Firestarter, The Greatest Beer Run Ever) to play Kevin Von Erich; Jeremy Allen White (The Bear, Shameless) to play Kerry Von Erich; Holt McCallany (Mindhunter, Lights Out) to play Fritz Von Erich; and Harris Dickinson (Trust, The King’s Man) to play David Von Erich.

Actor Holt McCallany cast as Fritz Von Erich in ‘The Iron Claw’

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Actor Holt McCallany will play Fritz Von Erich in “The Iron Claw,” the upcoming biopic on the Von Erich family.

News of McCallany’s casting was reported by Deadline on Monday. McCallany joins Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich), Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich), and Jeremy Allen White (Kerry Von Erich) in the cast for the movie.

McCallany co-starred in the television series”Mindhunter” and was previously the star of the short-lived series “Lights Out.” Deadline notes that McCallany “most recently wrapped shooting on ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’ alongside Tom Cruise, ‘Nightmare Alley’ with Bradley Cooper, and the acclaimed ’61st Street’ for AMC.”

“The Iron Claw” is being written and directed by Sean Durkin. A24 and Access Industries are co-financing the film, and A24 is producing it.

Here’s the description for the movie:

Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, [The Iron Claw] 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.

Fritz Von Erich, the patriarch of the Von Erich family and the promoter of World Class Championship Wrestling, died of cancer in 1997.

Actor Jeremy Allen White to play Kerry Von Erich in ‘The Iron Claw’

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“The Iron Claw,” the upcoming biopic on the Von Erich family, has cast its Kerry Von Erich.

It was announced via Deadline today that actor Jeremy Allen White will play Kerry Von Erich in “The Iron Claw.” White will co-star in the film alongside Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich) and Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich).

White stars in the FX series “The Bear” and was previously part of the cast for Showtime’s “Shameless.”

“The Iron Claw” is being written and directed by Sean Durkin, who also wrote and directed the critically acclaimed film “Martha Marcy May Marlene” in 2011. A24 and Access Industries are co-financing “The Iron Claw,” and A24 is producing the movie.

“Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, [The Iron Claw] 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,” Deadline wrote.

The Von Erich family tragedy has previously been chronicled on Vice TV’s “Dark Side of the Ring” in 2019 and an edition of ESPN’s “30 for 30 Shorts” in 2015.