So, I was looking into the background of Charlie St. Cloud, and was actually pretty disappointed to find out that it's basically a ghost story where people can come back from the dead. Not that I had a lot of hopes after watching the trailer:
But I think it'd be a lot better for Zac Efron's career if he played a dude who was genuinely crazy, rather than a sweet, deeply spiritual guy. Dude's made bank, he's solidified a fan base that will presumably go see him even if he does things that have a bit more depth and complexity, so why not use those riches and powers for good? There can't be that much that's interesting about always playing a sensitive jock, right?