Zac Efron is shooting new movie Ricky Stanicky in Richmond

Zac Efron is shooting new movie Ricky Stanicky in Richmond, Melbourne

Hollywood comes to Melbourne as Zac Efron is filming new movie Ricky Stanicky at The Royston Hotel in Richmond

He called Australia home for almost a year during the Covid pandemic.

And Zac Efron is back Down Under to film his latest comedy, Ricky Stanicky, which is being filmed in and around Melbourne.

The Baywatch star, 35, wore a shirt and tie on Tuesday at The Royston Hotel in the trendy suburb of Richmond.

The California native teamed his business-casual look with gray pants and a pair of black dress shoes.

Zac looked focused as his character exited the bar and headed down the street.

Zac Efron is back Down Under to film his latest comedy, Ricky Stanicky, which is being filmed in and around Melbourne

Zac Efron is back Down Under to film his latest comedy, Ricky Stanicky, which is being filmed in and around Melbourne

The Baywatch star, 35, wore a shirt and tie on Tuesday at The Royston Hotel in the trendy suburb of Richmond

The Baywatch star, 35, wore a shirt and tie on Tuesday at The Royston Hotel in the trendy suburb of Richmond

He paired his business casual look with gray pants and a pair of black dress shoes

He paired his business casual look with gray pants and a pair of black dress shoes

He was then seen jumping into the passenger seat of a waiting car before it drove off.

At one point, crew members attempted to hide Zac from the paparazzi by strategically placing Bunnings umbrellas in front of him.

Zac made the most of his Melbourne experience during filming.

Zac looked focused as his character exited the bar and headed down the street

Zac looked focused as his character exited the bar and headed down the street

He was then seen jumping into the passenger seat of a waiting car before it drove off

He was then seen jumping into the passenger seat of a waiting car before it drove off

The Hollywood heartthrob has been exploring the nightlife of Australia’s cultural capital and hit popular Her and The George bar at Collins restaurant this week.

He bought a round of drinks for the guests, according to the Herald Sun.

He also played golf and attended Monash Children’s Hospital.

At one point, crew members attempted to hide Zac from the paparazzi fans by strategically placing Bunnings umbrellas in front of him

At one point, crew members attempted to hide Zac from paparazzi fans by strategically placing Bunnings umbrellas in front of him

Zac’s Ricky Stanicky co-star John Cena has also been spotted dining out in Melbourne restaurants and cafes.

Directed by Dumb and Dumber director Peter Farrelly, the film is about three friends who blame an imaginary friend, Ricky Stanicky, for their wrongdoing.

The film will be shot across Melbourne over a period of eight weeks, doubling the Victorian capital for Providence, Rhode Island.

Directed by Dumb and Dumber director Peter Farrelly, the film is about three friends who blame an imaginary friend, Ricky Stanicky, for their wrongdoing

Directed by Dumb and Dumber director Peter Farrelly, the film is about three friends who blame an imaginary friend, Ricky Stanicky, for their wrongdoing