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Zac Efron Stars in New Adaptation of Stephen King's 'Firestarter' - Watch the Trailer!

Zac Efron is reimagining a classic.

The 34-year-old actor stars in the upcoming Firestarter, a new adaptation of Stephen King‘s thriller, and the trailer just arrived.

Here’s a plot summary: “For more than a decade, parents Andy (Efron) and Vicky (Sydney Lemmon) have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating fire into a weapon of mass destruction.

Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain. But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. After an incident reveals the family’s location, a mysterious operative (Michael Greyeyes) is deployed to hunt down the family and seize Charlie once and for all. Charlie has other plans.

The film also stars Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley and Gloria Reuben.

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Zac Efron to Star in 'Firestarter' Stephen King Reboot!

Zac Efron is about to take on an exciting reboot project!

The 32-year-old High School Musical alum will star in the upcoming relaunch of Stephen King‘s Firestarter, Deadline reported Tuesday (September 29).

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Keith Thomas is directing the film, which is being adapted by writer Scott Teems (Halloween Kills), who will also executive produce.

The first movie was released back in 1984 and starred Drew Barrymore, and grossed $17 million at the domestic box office.

Here’s a plot summary: “Firestarter follows a young girl who develops pyrokinetic abilities and is abducted by a secret government agency that wants to harness her powerful gift as a weapon.”

At the same time, Zac Efron is reportedly staying put in Australia as his love life heats up with a new romance. Find out more!