Zac Efron Talks Meeting Marines for 'Lucky One'

Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling separately arrive at LAX Airport on Friday (April 13) in Los Angeles.

The Lucky One co-stars flew in from Australia where they had been busy promoting their new romantic movie.

“I didn’t feel like I was the type of guy to actually portray [a Marine] accurately. There was a lot I’d have to learn,” Zac told Men’s Health‘s May issue about playing a serviceman in the film.

To prepare for the role, Zac met with real-life Marines who “were my age – 23, 24, even younger.”

“Most of the staff sergeants were not huge guys. They were about my height, 5’9″, 5’10″, some shorter, but all very stocky,” he added. “And I’m there in a backward hat and Vans, walking around like I’m still in college.”

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