‘Challengers’ Movie: Everything to Know About Zendaya’s Tennis Drama, Including an Onscreen Love Triangle

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Zendaya is bringing the heat both on and off the court in her upcoming sports drama, Challengers.The Luca Guadagnino-directed film, which hits theaters in September, combines the world of tennis with a twisted teenage love story that lingers well into adulthood.Throughout the MGM production, Zendaya’s character, Tashi, gets caught up in a love triangle between fellow tennis stars Art (Mike Faist) and Patrick (Josh O’Connor).

Although their teenage flirtation gets a little messy, it’s not until they’re all adults that their complex relationships are fully realized.When Art and Patrick face off in a “Challenger” match — which is close to the lowest level of pro tournament — as grown men, they find themselves once again butting heads over Tashi.

This time, however, Art is married to Tashi and Patrick is no longer part of their friendship group.“She’s wonderful,” Guadagnino told Variety of Zendaya in October 2022, four months after filming wrapped. “I mean, wow.

We edited the movie, and we almost actually don’t use any of her double. She’s so good.”In June, MGM released the official trailer for Challengers, describing the movie via social media as a display of “the art of seduction and other games.”In the clip, Tashi (Zendaya) starts off as the one to watch on the tennis court due to her skills.