Zac Efron Comments On Vikings 'High School Musical' Celebration

The Minnesota Vikings' defense has been making headlines all season with their viral takeaway celebrations, and safety Cam Bynum is at the heart of it all. Their latest dance moment even caught the attention of Hollywood star Zac Efron.

What began earlier this season with Bynum performing solo routines—paying homage to Usher and Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn—has since evolved into a team-wide spectacle. Bynum and fellow defensive back Josh Metellus have taken charge, but they've roped in teammates like Shaq Griffin, Theo Jackson, Dwight McGlothern, and others for their weekly practice sessions dedicated to perfecting the routines.

The celebrations have earned praise from stars beyond Zac Efron, including Lindsay Lohan, Nick Jonas, and Marlon Wayans, whose movies have even inspired some of the choreography.

During Sunday’s win against the Packers, after a first-quarter fumble recovery, Bynum, Metellus, and a few other defensive backs broke out into a perfectly synchronized dance from the beloved 2006 Disney classic "High School Musical."

Zac Efron, who skyrocketed to fame as Troy Bolton in the "HSM" franchise, noticed the tribute and gave his stamp of approval on Instagram, writing, "Nailed it!!"

A highlight of each celebration is the behind-the-scenes video Bynum shares afterward, offering fans a glimpse into the week-long preparation.

The team genuinely puts in the work to perfect their choreography, ensuring they're ready to perform flawlessly in front of a massive audience on Sundays.

The celebrations have also caught the attention of other NFL players, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

"They did the 'Parent Trap' one, they did 'White Chicks.' It’s impressive, they spend a lot of their time doing those impressions," Rodgers said on "The Pat McAfee Show." "Bynum has to be one of the ring leaders because he’s been a part of every one of those. Coming up big being a leader, love it."

During the Vikings' victory over the New York Jets in London, Bynum paid tribute to the movie "The Parent Trap." After snagging an interception, he and Metellus recreated the iconic handshake from the film, which fittingly takes place in London. Bynum later revealed that they had watched the movie on the flight over, sparking the idea for the celebration.

During their Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, where they secured a 42-21 victory, the Vikings' defense performed a dance from the movie "White Chicks" in the second quarter—an homage that caught the eye of the film's star, Marlon Wayans.

Plus, Theo Jackson sealed last week's victory with an interception against Geno Smith, prompting the entire Vikings defense to sprint to the end zone for a celebratory dance inspired by the 2008 Disney musical "Camp Rock." Bynum later shared a behind-the-scenes video on social media, showing the team rehearsing the routine at their hotel the night before the game.

Zac Efron rose to fame for his role as Troy Bolton in Disney Channel's "High School Musical" trilogy. Premiering in 2006, the first film introduced Efron as the charismatic captain of the East High Wildcats basketball team, who secretly discovers his passion for singing after a chance duet with Gabriella Montez (played by Vanessa Hudgens).

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Zac Efron reflected on the challenges of filming his performance of "Get’cha Head in the Game." For those unfamiliar, the scene showcases Zac's character, Troy Bolton, struggling to balance his passion for basketball with his newfound love for singing, all while performing complex, choreographed moves alongside his teammates on the court.

“First thing that comes to mind is I really drilled all those shots. There’s no CGI there. I don’t think we had the budget for that,” Zac revealed. “So that makes me feel good.”

He later opened up about the true challenges of the scene: “Not many people know this, but High School Musical was just a made-for-TV movie, and it was very small. So we had a very condensed shooting schedule and very limited rehearsal time. Our choreographer, Chucky, is actually in that shot, and Kenny Ortega [the director] had pretty big ambitions for this movie.”