The Greatest Showmen! Hugh Jackman joins Zac Efron and James Corden in hilarious medley of musical hits on the streets of New York

By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 09:33 GMT, 19 December 2017 | Updated: 11:41 GMT, 19 December 2017

Earlier this month, they were seen filming a hilarious skit for The Late Late Show.

And on Sunday, Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman and host James Corden hit screens with the medley of hits, in which they replicated an array of famous musicals including Fame and Guys And Dolls.

The superstar duo, who were also joined by Zendaya, continue to blaze the promo trail for their new movie The Greatest Showman - with the medley of hits being an eye-catching way to lure fans to the cinema. 

Belting it out: Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman and host James Corden hit screens with the medley of hits on Tuesday night, in which they replicated an array of famous musicals including Fame and Guys And Dolls

Belting it out: Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman and host James Corden hit screens with the medley of hits on Tuesday night, in which they replicated an array of famous musicals including Fame and Guys And Dolls

As ever on great form, James was poking fun at Hugh during the skit as he said: 'Look, Huge is a very talented man... 

'But he's got to realize that while he might be playing the Greatest Showman I have to live up to the mantle of actually being the Greatest Showman. And so I will do what it takes to achieve perfection.' 

As they threw themselves into the hilarious skit, James appeared as the bearded woman from The Greatest Showman. 

Two weeks before the movie's release, the trio stepped out in New York City to film a segment with James for his late night show. During filming, Zac took a hard tumble on his tricycle in front of his co-stars.

Belting it out: As they belted out the hits from Fame, Zak was sporting a huge blond wig 

Belting it out: As they belted out the hits from Fame, Zak was sporting a huge blond wig 

Rocking out: Two weeks before the movie's release, Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman and Zendaya stepped out in New York City to film a segment with James Corden for his late night show

Rocking out: Two weeks before the movie's release, Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman and Zendaya stepped out in New York City to film a segment with James Corden for his late night show

Larking around: The group were dressed as sailors as they hit the streets

Larking around: The group were dressed as sailors as they hit the streets

The Bearded Lady: James out on a hilarious display as he dazzled on the streets 

The Bearded Lady: James out on a hilarious display as he dazzled on the streets 

Sail away: The trio were ready to sail away as they belted out their hits 

Sail away: The trio were ready to sail away as they belted out their hits 

The actors were filming scenes for segment, Crosswalk The Musical. Zac, 30, wore a red and gold coat, adding black trousers and a matching top hat; he held tight to a large lollipop as well.

Hugh and Zendaya were seen having a laugh after witnessing Zac's fall first hand. For the skit, Hugh dressed up as his character, P.T. Barnum, from the film. 

James rocked a red dress with a brown coat, adding a heavy beard and an accessory in his hair. Zendaya stood out in her ice skating inspired costume. 

Belting it out: The dancers pranced along the street in bright costumes 

Belting it out: The dancers pranced along the street in bright costumes 

Awarded: James was gifted a bunch of flowers from Hugh although the Wolverine star remained straight-faced 

Awarded: James was gifted a bunch of flowers from Hugh although the Wolverine star remained straight-faced 

Having a laugh: Hugh slipped into the ensemble favoured by his character P.T. Barnum

Having a laugh: Hugh slipped into the ensemble favoured by his character P.T. Barnum

 Ouch: Zac took a hard tumble on his tricycle while filming scenes for the segment, Crosswalk The Musical

 Ouch: Zac took a hard tumble on his tricycle while filming scenes for the segment, Crosswalk The Musical

 There he goes: Zac, 30, fell to the side during the outdoor skit
There he goes: Zac, 30, fell to the side during the outdoor skit

 There he goes: Zac, 30, fell to the side during the outdoor skit

Before: Zac wore a red and gold coat, adding black trousers and a matching top hat

Before: Zac wore a red and gold coat, adding black trousers and a matching top hat

Ouch: At one point, while riding a mini tricycle, the 30-year-old actor appeared to tumble over

Ouch: At one point, while riding a mini tricycle, the 30-year-old actor appeared to tumble over

Devoted: Zac, who previously starred in High School Musical,  held tight to a large lollipop

Devoted: Zac, who previously starred in High School Musical,  held tight to a large lollipop

In the moment: For the skit, Hugh dressed up as his character, P.T. Barnum, from the film

In the moment: For the skit, Hugh dressed up as his character, P.T. Barnum, from the film

Good times: Hugh belting out a tune alongside Zac and James

Good times: Hugh belting out a tune alongside Zac and James

Glittering: James wore a red dress with a gold cape on top, adding black socks and shoes

Glittering: James wore a red dress with a gold cape on top, adding black socks and shoes

And another one: Hugh looked deep in character while rocking his red, bold and black look

And another one: Hugh looked deep in character while rocking his red, bold and black look

Zendaya rocked a lavender leotard with a matching cover up, adding nylons a statement-making pink wig.

The brunette beauty then swapped the bright look for an eighties inspired look, which included white leggings with red socks, shorts and a bomber jacket.

The actress, 21, rocked curly tresses while busting out a move on the New York City street for the skit.

Zac later made a statement with his voluminous blonde wig during another part of the segment, seemingly inspired by the eighties classic Fame.

In character: Zendaya was also on hand in the Big Apple to film scenes for the skit; Zendaya rocked a lavender leotard with a matching cover up, adding nylons a pink wig

In character: Zendaya was also on hand in the Big Apple to film scenes for the skit; Zendaya rocked a lavender leotard with a matching cover up, adding nylons a pink wig

Action: Meanwhile, Hugh kicked off the segment with a bright blue hoodie with burgundy trousers

Action: Meanwhile, Hugh kicked off the segment with a bright blue hoodie with burgundy trousers

He looked deep into character while sporting baggy gray sweats with a graphic T-shirt beneath a denim jacket and a printed button up. 

Meanwhile, Hugh, 49, shook his hips in a bright blue hoodie with burgundy trousers.

He jumped onto a cab, alongside Zac, for a moment during filming. 

Hugh, James and Zac then danced up a storm in their sailor ensembles, complete with matching hats. 

Having a blast: Zac later made a statement with his voluminous blonde wig during another part of the segment, seemingly inspired by the eighties classic Fame

Having a blast: Zac later made a statement with his voluminous blonde wig during another part of the segment, seemingly inspired by the eighties classic Fame

Star power: The brunette beauty then swapped the bright look for an eighties inspired look, which included white leggings with red socks, shorts and a bomber jacket

Star power: The brunette beauty then swapped the bright look for an eighties inspired look, which included white leggings with red socks, shorts and a bomber jacket

Talented: The actress, 21, rocked curly tresses while busting out a move on the New York City street for the skit

Talented: The actress, 21, rocked curly tresses while busting out a move on the New York City street for the skit

Excitement: The group couldn't hide their glee during their outdoor dance session

Excitement: The group couldn't hide their glee during their outdoor dance session

That's a wrap! They took a bow after finishing up the choreographed segment

That's a wrap! They took a bow after finishing up the choreographed segment

Flowers for everyone: James carried a bouquet of roses while dressed his exercise garb

Flowers for everyone: James carried a bouquet of roses while dressed his exercise garb

Loyal: Despite on set, the television host appeared to wear his wedding band

Loyal: Despite on set, the television host appeared to wear his wedding band

Dramatic: The star was on set as he was pictured posing with elaborate gestures

Dramatic: The star was on set as he was pictured posing with elaborate gestures

Funnyman: The talk show host was hilariously dressed as a woman on set

Funnyman: The talk show host was hilariously dressed as a woman on set

Applause: Zendaya, Hugh and Zac after they filmed their skit with James

Applause: Zendaya, Hugh and Zac after they filmed their skit with James

All done: Following filming, Zendaya held tight to a bouquet of roses

All done: Following filming, Zendaya held tight to a bouquet of roses

Flawless: Zendaya cut a stylish figure in her throwback ensemble

Flawless: Zendaya cut a stylish figure in her throwback ensemble

Focused: Hugh, James and Zac then danced up a storm in their sailor ensembles, complete with matching hats

Focused: Hugh, James and Zac then danced up a storm in their sailor ensembles, complete with matching hats

Having fun: Hugh, James and Zac danced up a storm in their sailor ensembles, complete with matching hats; Zendaya pictured on the left

Having fun: Hugh, James and Zac danced up a storm in their sailor ensembles, complete with matching hats; Zendaya pictured on the left

In sync: Hugh, Zac and James during a break in filming

In sync: Hugh, Zac and James during a break in filming

Performers: The trio appeared to put on quite the harmonized display as the were seen dancing in front of a sail-themed backdrop

Performers: The trio appeared to put on quite the harmonized display as the were seen dancing in front of a sail-themed backdrop

Leading the way: James is pictured with Zendaya and Hugh as he appeared to guide his fellow co-stars

Leading the way: James is pictured with Zendaya and Hugh as he appeared to guide his fellow co-stars

In character: Zendaya plays Anne Wheeler, an acrobat and trapeze artist

In character: Zendaya plays Anne Wheeler, an acrobat and trapeze artist

Oh no! Zendaya appeared to be in the zone as she held onto her bowler hat

Oh no! Zendaya appeared to be in the zone as she held onto her bowler hat

Pretty in red: The Shake It Up star is all smiles as she is held up by two co-stars

Pretty in red: The Shake It Up star is all smiles as she is held up by two co-stars

Outfit change: Zac is pictured in a multicoloured striped suit as he sat on a wooden stool

Outfit change: Zac is pictured in a multicoloured striped suit as he sat on a wooden stool

Wrapped up: The High School Musical star bundled up against the city's chilly climate as he took a break 

Wrapped up: The High School Musical star bundled up against the city's chilly climate as he took a break 

Strike a pose: Zac took photos with military officers while stopping at the Today show

Strike a pose: Zac took photos with military officers while stopping at the Today show

Cheeky: The actor enjoyed a bold sign outside the studio

Cheeky: The actor enjoyed a bold sign outside the studio

Group shot: Zac shared an Instagram post of himself posing with Zenday, Hugh, James and the rest of the dancers for the segment

Group shot: Zac shared an Instagram post of himself posing with Zenday, Hugh, James and the rest of the dancers for the segment

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