"Zac is a performer capable of great subtlety and vulnerability," said Claire Danes, DiCaprio's costar in Romeo + Juliet and Efron's in Me and Orson Welles. That accurately describes his work in Charlie St. Cloud, which, despite the vealcake shots of its shirtless star, is an emotional portrait of mourning and moving on.
"He has incredible talent, drive, and work ethic," says Steers, unsurprised by last week's announcement that the actor is forming his own production company, Ninjas Runnin' Wild. "He's taking control of his own career," Steers says, "creating his own opportunities. That's how it's done."