Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron and a huge cast of The Greatest Showman performed in live commercial, singing the track “Come Alive” from the upcoming movie. It was aired during Fox’s musical A Christmas Story Live! Sunday night.
Jackman, dressed in ringmaster costume, kicked off the show singing solo followed by a fully choreographed routine with his cast mates. After his part, the camera turned to Efron, wearing a mustache, and Zendaya, in pink wig, singing and dancing on a building.
Keala Settle, who plays the Bearded Lady in the movie, joined the rest of the gang as the camera showed many dancers filled the streets of the set. Jackman did a tricky top hat flip as more dancers in colourful costumes joined for the big finale, featuring several circus performers together with the main cast.
The whole presentation took three minutes only, but the cast revealed on social media how intensive their rehearsals were.
Jackman shared some of their rehearsals, writing, “No turning back now … T minus 4 hours-ish. FOX. LIVE. COMMERCIAL. TONIGHT.”
The Greatest Showman opens in theaters tomorrow. The movie has already earned a few Golden Globe nods. Jackman has been nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture in the Musical or Comedy category, and the song “This Is Me” for Best Original Song. The movie is also nominated for Best Motion Picture in the Musical or Comedy category.
