Zac Efron Thanks Fans For All The Support Amid Hospitilization Rumors

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Zac Efron confirms that did got sick while filming new series in Papua New Guinea
He thanked his fans after recovering from a bacterial infection
Efron was shooting for his upcoming series "Killing Zac Efron"

Zac Efron has expressed gratitude towards his fans for all the support and positive wishes he got after the reports of him getting hospitalized surfaced online.

The 32-year-old actor shared a personal update on Instagram and confirmed that he did fall sick while filming his upcoming series “Killing Zac Efron.” In the caption, Efron stated that he got sick in Papua New Guinea while filming the new series but quickly bounced back to complete the shooting.

The “Baywatch” star concluded by revealing that he is back home for spending the holidays with his closed ones and thanked everyone who was there for him while he was not keeping up well.

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Efron’s comments come after The Sunday Telegraph reported that he was taken to a hospital after contracting a bacterial infection. The media outlet also stated that the “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” star was immediately moved out from Papua New Guinea and transported to a medical center in Spring Hill, Australia.

The report also suggested that the esteemed actor was allowed to take a flight to the U.S. on Christmas eve.

Meanwhile, a doctor named Glenn McKay from the Medical Rescue Group told the publication that he won’t be able to discuss any “confidential information” about the patient, but admitted that his group did “retrieve” a U.S. citizen from PNG to Brisbane recently.

In related news, “Killing Zac Efron” will see the “High School Musical” star taking a break for 21 days and traveling to a remote, dangerous island for survival. Speaking of the series, Efron told Deadline that he is pretty excited for the series as he tends to “thrive” under extreme circumstances. The star further stated that he is excited to explore unchartered territories.

“I am excited to explore any unchartered territory and discover what unexpected adventure awaits,” Efron said.

On the other hand, the acclaimed actor will be next seen voicing the character of Fred Jones in the animated feature “Scoob.” Based on the iconic animated series “Scooby-Doo,” the film will also feature the voices of Amanda Seyfried, Jason Isaacs, Gina Rodriguez, Mark Wahlberg and Frank Welker.

The movie is scheduled to hit the screens on May 15, 2020.