Zac Efron Reportedly Rushed To The Hospital After Contracting A Deadly Illness While Filming In Papua New Guinea

High School musical star, Zac Efron, was reportedly rushed to an Australian hospital after contracting a life threatening disease while filming in Papua New Guinea.

They say that the 32-year-old suffered some form of bacterial infection, but was said to be in stable condition at the moment while given treatment for several days.

Thankfully the movie star was able to return back to the United States after getting the all-clear from doctors.

PopCulture Reports:

Per the reports via sources, Efron was able to return home to the States on Christmas Eve, with doctors evaluating his current condition and giving him the “all clear” after a thorough assessment. Per The Sun, director of Medical Rescue Dr. Glenn McKay oversaw the emergency flight, telling the publication he was unable to comment on Efron’s condition, nor share further details.

While the reports might be refutable, McKay did confirm his team “retrieved a U.S. citizen in his 30s from PNG to Brisbane for medical attention in Australia.”

Efron is currently in Australia for his new series, Killing Zac Efron, which per the Hollywood Reporter will find the actor diving deep into the wilds of a remote island for three weeks with only the bare essentials for survival.

Fingers crossed that the series does not live up to to its name and just sees The Greatest Showman star heading deep into the jungles of remote, dangerous islands while off the grid for 21 days.

Efron is said to be equipped with only gear, a guide partner and his will to survive — along with his camera crew.

According to reports and progress in filming, Efron has visited the Kamanibit Village after arriving by canoe, before then traveling to the Pagwi Village.

 “I tend to thrive under extreme circumstances and seek out opportunities that challenge me on every level,” Efron said in a press release for the series. “I am excited to explore any uncharted territory and discover what unexpected adventure awaits.”

Efron, Jason Barrett and Michael Simkin will executive produce the series for Ninjas Runnin’ Wild, and Tenaglia and Chris Collins will exec produce for Zero Point Zero.

 

We are so happy to hear that Zac Efron is doing better and currently back being booked and busy. Are y’all excited about checking out Zac in his new series “Killing Zac Efron”? Let me know in the comments what you think.