Zac Efron to play serial killer Ted Bundy in a new movie

For his latest film, Zac Efron takes on the role of notorious real-life serial killer Ted Bundy in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile."

Zac Efron attends the Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile”Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019 in Park City, Utah. [Photo: IC]

Speaking at the Sundance Film Festival, where the film premiered, the 31-year-old actor noted it's a part that is far cry from the characters he's known for.

Efron described Bundy as a "very confusing and confused individual."

"I'm perhaps known for in my work, kind of being, I guess slightly cheesy or maybe charming, some people have said. Ted was kind of, he used, he was kind of a master manipulator. And I think he's a fascinating individual. This is a great movie for a hard lesson to learn."

Co-star Lily Collins, who plays Bundy's partner Liz Kendall, says casting Efron in the role was an "exciting" choice.

(Story includes material sourced from AP)