Zac Efron to Master 'Art of the Steal'

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The 22-year-old hunk will take a lead role of a thief in the upcoming thriller in addition to producing it.

September 2, 2010

AceShowbiz - Zac Efron is putting his "High School Musical" days firmly behind him - he's signed on to star as a con man in new heist movie "Art of the Steal".

Efron has expressed his determination to establish himself as a serious actor, after finding fame as Disney star Troy Bolton in the "High School Musical" movies. And he's set to give cinemagoers a double thrill when he goes into action, playing a criminal who executes a series of elaborate heists while leading another life as an upstanding citizen.

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The 22 year old will produce the drama with his Ninjas Runnin' Wild production company, reports Variety. The story, based on a Wired magazine article by Joshuah Bearman, will be adapted for the big screen by Max Borenstein.

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