TL:DR: On his podcast, “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy,” AEW’s Matt Hardy discussed potential actors for a hypothetical biopic about him and his brother Jeff Hardy. He suggested Zac Efron for his role, citing Efron’s impressive portrayal of Kevin Von Erich. For Jeff Hardy, Matt initially joked about Brad Pitt but agreed with co-host Jon Alba’s suggestion of Jared Leto.
Matt Hardy’s Biopic Casting Choices
AEW’s Matt Hardy, one half of the legendary Hardy tag team, has shared his thoughts on who he’d like to see play him and his brother Jeff in a potential biopic. During a recent episode of his podcast, “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy,” Matt suggested Zac Efron for his role. He was impressed by Efron’s portrayal of Kevin Von Erich, stating, “I’d almost say sign Zac Efron up, because he did such a great job as Kev, and now that he kind of understands the whole wrestling [business].” Hardy emphasized the importance of understanding the wrestling industry for such a role, given his 32-year career in pro wrestling.
Jeff Hardy’s Potential Portrayal
When it came to casting for his brother Jeff, Matt initially joked about Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt. However, his co-host Jon Alba suggested Jared Leto, known for his unconventional character portrayals. Matt agreed with this suggestion, indicating Leto could be a good fit for Jeff’s character.
Quotes are credited to “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, with transcription provided by Wrestling Inc.
Original Article: AEW’s Matt Hardy Picks Actors To Play He And Jeff In Hypothetical Biopic