The cult series “Baywatch” was adapted in 2017 in dark rooms with Dwayne Johnson headlining: “Baywatch”. Zac Efron also appeared in the credits and the actor returned to his physical preparation, which brought him close to depression.
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After being played by David Hasselhoff on the small screen, Mitch Buchannon made his return to the cinema in the guise of Dwayne Johnson. You know the refrain about Hollywood and recycling as much as we do. It is thus without astonishment that we saw Baywatch get its version on the big screen: Baywatch. Released in the summer of 2017, this feature film is far from being a success. It only grossed $171 million worldwidewhile Paramount hoped for a more flattering box office.
The film summons the famous brigade of lifeguards, in a Florida popular with criminals. Mitch Buchannon and his team find themselves fighting against drug trafficking. The task is all the more complex for the leader that he must manage Matt Brody, a somewhat turbulent newcomer. The latter is played by Zac Efron, who endured heavy physical training for Baywatch.
Zac Efron had a bad time with his transformation
His physical work has paid off on screen since he appears in Baywatch impressive muscles. It must be said that the world ofBaywatch puts forward athletic silhouettes, with a very questionable good taste. In an interview with Men’s HealthZac Efron returned to this experience which was not pleasant. To obtain such a body, he imposed intense and regular sports sessions, a drastic diet with three identical meals a day and taking diuretics. An exhausting routine over time that had a real impact on his mind. He admits to having been struck by insomnia and having experienced depression. It is only six months after the shooting of Baywatch that he finally saw the end of the tunnel and that his life returned to normal.
For all the reasons I thought it would be amazing, I was actually just miserable.
I no longer felt alive. I felt bogged down and slow.
Whereas Baywatch could have disgusted him, his attraction to sport is nevertheless still very present. Zac Efron clarifies that he continues to practice a daily sporting activity, adopting an approach that suits him more.
