Zach Braun is one of the secondary characters of the Disney Sky High film. He’s Will's childhood friend, who has the latent ability to glow in the dark. Not much is known of his past, the powers, the names, or even the "belonging" of his parents (meaning if they are : heroes or villains). Zack, he’s introduced, as a boy who’s sure of himself and arrogant, but this is only a façade. Initially, we haven’t very clear, what is real powers are, and in fact, he is often mocked by the "villans", also in framing powers, he’s sorted with the "sidekicks". But at the homecoming dance, he proves his worth.
(Note: In the July 15, 2004 draft of the "Sky High" screenplay, Zach's last name is given as 'Springer'. However, it does not appear in the final film.)
Personality
Zach is exuberant and confident in himself. He is loyal to his friends and tends to talk big to the bullies, often earning him a spot crammed in a locker. When he is assigned to the Sidekick class, he tries to persuade Coach Boomer to change his mind, thinking that the gym setting was not right for showing off his ability.
At times, he tries to impress Magenta by acting tough and nonchalant like she is.
Appearance
Zack is 6’7” in height, he is a supposedly self-confident boy, with bleached white-blond hair.
He wears fluorescent colors like white, yellow, and green. His style of dress is very casual and in most cases clashing (such as wearing white socks with his sandals and a white visor on his head).
Quotes
- (On the bus, going to school)
Will: Oh, so you don’t have your powers?
Zach: Dude, do you think I’d even show up today if that happened?... No, no no. I woke up a few minutes ago...and, BAM!
Will: That’s great, so what is it?
Zach: You’ll have to wait and see like everybody else. But it’s awesome, man. It’s awesome.
- {At Power Placement)
Coach Boomer: Did I say you were next?
Zach: Name's Zach, Coach Boomer. Try not to drop your clipboard. [Claps his hands together, and then spreads his arms wide.]
Boomer: Any day now, superstar.
Zach: I'm doin' it.
Boomer: Doin' what?
Zach: I'm glowin'.
Boomer: I don't think so.
Zach: Well, it's easier to see in a dark room. Maybe we could turn off these lights; you could cup your hands around your eyes and look real close...
Boomer: Sidekick.
Zach: Are you sure you don't want to just...
Boomer: Sidekick! [The shout sends Zach flying off of the stage.]
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