Challengers: Zendaya movie release date, trailers and latest news
Well, that just seems ripe for drama – and it’s not even based on a true story. Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other media at the UK premiere, Zendaya revealed: “We had our own version of tennis school. We did many weeks of tennis training together.” She added: “[Tennis training was] followed by training sessions together, […]
Well, that just seems ripe for drama – and it’s not even based on a true story.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other media at the UK premiere, Zendaya revealed: “We had our own version of tennis school. We did many weeks of tennis training together.”
She added: “[Tennis training was] followed by training sessions together, followed by rehearsals together, so it gave us time to really, I don’t know, not just bond, but really communicate and understand these characters more, talk and understand.
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“And also, I have the impression that we have created our little bubble, our little group.”
And the chemistry is clear to see on screen if our positive review is valid.
Here’s everything you need to know about Challengers.
Challengers release date
Challengers will be released in the UK on Friday April 26, 2024.
The film was scheduled to premiere on September 15, 2023, but Amazon MGM decided to delay the film‘s release due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Challengers was also scheduled to premiere during the 2023 Venice film Festival.
Who plays in Challengers?
The following actors appear in the film Challengers.
- Zendaya as Tashi Duncan
- Josh O’Connor as Patrick Zweig
- Mike Faist as Art Donaldson
- Darnell Appling as referee
- Jake Jensen as Finn Larsen
- Faith Fay as spectator
- AJ Lister as Lily
- Scottie DiGiacomo as US Open referee
Euphoria, The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man star Zendaya serve as executive producer on the film and play tennis prodigy turned tennis coach, Tashi Duncan.
Meanwhile, The Crown’s Josh O’Connor and West Side Story star Mike Faist respectfully play Tashi’s two love interests, tennis players and best friends Patrick and Art.
Director Luca Guadagnino made sure to credit Appling for his contribution to the film as referee of the tense and climactic tennis match in the UK premiere.
What trailers are there for Challengers?
There are already several trailers and video featurettes for Challengers, including the main trailer which is a memorable soundtrack to Rihanna’s S&M.
Watch this trailer below.
Another trailer was released a month ago, giving a better look at the story.
Challengers arrives in UK cinemas on Friday April 26, 2024.
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