Zendaya as a tennis star in a love triangle spanning decades? Sign us the eff up.
Challengers, the latest from Italian director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name), offers up romance and intrigue and allows our girl Z to do what she does best: shine bright at the dead centre of the action (and attention).
Here’s everything we know about the new movie.
Who’s in it?
Zendaya plays Tashi, Mike Faist (West Side Story) plays Art, and Josh O’Connor (The Crown) plays Patrick, who meet as teens on the tennis circuit. Per IMDb, other cast members include Jake Jensen and A. J. Lister.
What’s it about?
The film's official synopsis reads: “Tennis player turned coach Tashi (Zendaya) has taken her husband, Art (Mike Faist), and transformed him into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a “Challenger” event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend (Josh O’Connor).”
Complex and queer. We’re not certain how steamy it gets, but it’s rated R…so….
At least part of the movie was filmed in Boston, which must have been a nice break for Zendaya after mucking about in the sand for Dune.
Zendaya released the movie's official poster at the start of 2024, saying: “Challengers April 26th. Wishing you all the most beautiful new year”.
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The trailer’s here!
Set to Rihanna’s “S&M,” it gives us two minutes of competition and crackling chemistry. Look at her French tips! The 2010s vibes are strong.
When does the film come out?
Challengers was originally slated for a September 2023 release date, but the film will now hit cinemas worldwide on 26th April 2024.
A version of this article was originally published by GLAMOUR (US).
