While shooting scenes for a new project in Los Angeles, Zac Efron was photographed, and the images quickly surfaced on social media. Similar to when he faced criticism for changing his looks in Ibiza, some users disapproved of his appearance.

During a recent sighting, Zac Efron was seen sporting a new haircut. Netizens who saw his picture noticed that he seemed to be embracing the same look he had while starring in “High School Musical” as a teenager.

On November 6, 2024, a publication shared side-by-side Instagram images of Efron filming in Los Angeles. At the time, he was outside an electronics store wearing a gray hoodie, a white T-shirt, and matching sweatpants.

Mocking the comparison, one Instagram user commented, “Yea, Troy Bolton wit Plastic Surgery. [sic]” Another commenter who wasn’t pleased with the actor’s look, remarked, “I don’t like it!!!! It just makes you really see how old he is.”

Confused by the new look, one netizen asked, “why does zac efron have troy bolton hair rn. what is going on. [sic]” Seeing more pictures of his transformation, another social media user, who loved the look, commented, “Honestly loving seeing him with that hair again!”

Facebook users also shared their opinions, with one person, noticing more than just his hairstyle, stating, “He looks totally different. Facial surgeries?” Another expressed disappointment, saying, “He lost his pretty boy looks.”

In September, the actor dressed up to attend the amfAR Gala in Venice, Italy. He wore an all-black outfit, including a shirt, dress pants, formal shoes, a suit jacket, and dark sunglasses.

Yet, netizens were more focused on his appearance than his attire. Watching him mingle with celebrities like Richard Gere, Mohammed Al Turki, and Swizz Beatz, one person asked, “What’s wrong with his face [?] 😮.”

One concerned viewer questioned, “What did this child do to his face [?]” Continuing with the speculation of possible cosmetic surgery, a Facebook user exclaimed, “You were perfect the way you were!!! Stop the surgeries!”

Sharing a similar view on Instagram, another complained, “So much surgery.” Yet a different netizen suggested there might be something deeper happening with Efron, stating, “The guy is clearly going through something 🤷‍♂️.”

In August 2024, a publication reported that the “17 Again” actor was previously hospitalized in Spain after a swimming pool accident. While on vacation in Ibiza, he dove into a pool, hitting his chest on the floor.

Watching himself on the basketball court his first thought was “I really drilled all those shots.” He clarified that no CGI was used since they didn’t have the budget then. Efron also reminisced about how young and motivated he and the other actors were on the movie’s basketball team.

Kenny Ortega, the film’s director, and Charles “Chucky” Klapow, the choreographer and Efron’s co-star, had high aspirations for the movie. Ortega was pleasantly surprised when Efron and his co-stars enthusiastically embraced his vision, taking it further.

Their basketball rehearsals lasted around two or three hours, and after five takes, they nailed it! Everyone was amazed, and for the first time, they wondered, “Is this gonna be cool?” For their efforts, Zac Efron expressed pride in his co-stars for persevering through the challenge.

He also humorously recalled the unpredictability of the basketball’s direction, noting, “A lot of people got hit in the face.” Reflecting on his agility back then, he thanked Ortega for the movie, mentioning that he hadn’t watched it in years.