Zac Efron has left fans — and even his former co-stars — puzzled after suddenly going radio silent following a mysterious phone call to fellow actor Adam DeVine. The two starred together in the 2016 comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and while they appeared to share a strong bond during that time, DeVine says he hasn’t heard from Efron in months — despite a heartfelt and unexpected reach-out from the actor.
In a recent sit-down interview with Graham Bensinger, DeVine opened up about what he described as an out-of-the-blue moment that left him genuinely confused. According to DeVine, Efron reached out to him six months ago after years of not keeping in touch. The call came from a private island, of all places.
“He called and said, ‘Hey man, I just wanna let you know that I miss you,’” DeVine recounted. “And I was like, ‘I miss you too, bro. You’ve always been a good friend.’” It seemed like a warm reconnection — at least at first.
The call then took a curious turn. Efron asked if DeVine still owned a place near the beach. When DeVine confirmed that he did, Efron asked if he could stay with him for two weeks. “I told him, ‘Yeah, of course. Come crash with us!’” DeVine said, adding that Efron told him he’d call the next day to finalize the details.
Naturally, DeVine told his wife, actress Chloe Bridges, to expect a high-profile house guest. But that second call never came. “He just ghosted me,” DeVine admitted. “Didn’t call back. I even texted him asking if he was still planning to come — nothing. Haven’t heard from him since.”
Now fans are left wondering — where is Zac Efron?
Efron’s absence from the spotlight isn’t entirely out of character. The actor, who rose to fame with Disney’s High School Musical, has long expressed discomfort with the pressures of celebrity life. He’s taken extended breaks from Hollywood before, spending time in remote locations to focus on wellness and personal growth. In 2020, he even filmed a Netflix series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, where he traveled the globe exploring eco-friendly lifestyles.
But this latest move — calling a former friend to say he misses him and then vanishing — is certainly new territory, even for the famously private star. The “cryptic message,” as some fans have begun calling it online, has sparked concern and curiosity alike.
Speculation is now swirling on social media about where Efron could be and why he hasn’t followed through. Some fans believe the actor is taking time away for mental health reasons, while others suggest he might be working on a top-secret project in an undisclosed location. A few jokingly speculated that he could still be stranded on that private island.
Adding to the intrigue, DeVine revealed that he, Efron, and co-stars Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza still have an active group chat from their Mike and Dave days. “Maybe one of the girls will guilt him into texting me back,” DeVine laughed, though he admitted he has “no idea” why Efron went silent.
While Efron has yet to respond publicly or comment on the situation, the internet has picked up the story with enthusiasm. Fans are sharing memes, theories, and pleas for the actor to “come back online.”
Until then, the question remains: where is Zac Efron now? Whether he resurfaces with an explanation or continues to enjoy life off the grid, one thing is clear — the mystery of the disappearing beach vacation has only deepened the curiosity surrounding one of Hollywood’s most elusive heartthrobs.