Dylan Efron Gives Zac Efron a Run for His Money in the Hearts of Fans

Move over, Zac Efron.

Indeed, it turns out that Dylan Efron, the younger sibling of the former High School Musical star, is leaving a significant mark in the third season of Peacock’s series The Traitors.

In reality, the 32-year-old is putting Zac to the test as the internet’s favorite crush. During a cast reunion at Club Cumming in New York on January 30, hosted by Alan Cumming, he asked Dylan about his newfound heartthrob status, “How do you feel about being our new heartthrob?

Dylan responded with enthusiasm, “I’m absolutely enjoying every moment,” echoing his sentiment amidst cheers from the crowd, which included his co-stars Carolyn Wiger, Ciara Miller, and Britney Haynes.

His castmate Danielle Reyes also agreed, jokingly helping Dylan remove his cardigan while onstage.

“Take if off, Dylan,” Alan quipped. “It’s very hot in here.”

As we wait to see if Dylan reaches the final stage to win the prize, it’s worth noting that he has his family offering support from the sidelines, with his elder brother among them.

Last year, Zac shared with The Rundown host Erin Lim Rhodes that he believes Dylan will emerge victorious. He expressed this hope because of Dylan’s exceptional skill in games, a talent that has been evident since they were children. According to Zac, Dylan is like a game master.

The 37-year-old remarked about his younger brother, ‘Winning at a game like Yahtzee on the very first roll can often come down to luck, and he seems to have that knack.’

“If anyone can do this, it’s him,” Zac added. “I’m rooting for him.”

And for Dylan, growing up so close to Hollywood has prepared him for The Traitors in a way.

In an interview with Teen Vogue, published on January 26th, he mentioned that there was always a great deal of interest in his family and personal matters, so he decided to keep things private. He grew up surrounded by the entertainment world, attending Zac’s premieres and witnessing how people may not always have one’s best interests at heart. This is something he has been aware of since his childhood.

And for Dylan, growing up so close to Hollywood has prepared him for The Traitors in a way.

In an interview with Teen Vogue on January 26th, he said that due to people being constantly interested in his family and personal matters, he chose to maintain privacy. Growing up, he was part of the entertainment scene, attending Zac’s premieres and observing Zac’s friends, which made him aware that not everyone has your best interests at heart. This is something he’s been mindful of since his childhood.

In my case, I didn’t specifically start off strong in the game due to any particular reason, but I believe the skills I possess stem from the way I was brought up.

Keep reading to get to know the rest of The Traitors‘ season three cast.