Game, Set, Zendaya: Exploring the World of Tennis in Her New Film

What You Need To Know About Zendaya’s New Tennis Movie ‘Challengers’

Zendaya‘s Latest Role

Zendaya, one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood right now, is set to star in an upcoming movie named ‘Challengers’. The trailer for the movie has recently been released, leaving fans eager to learn more about the cast, release date, and whether the tennis film is based on a true story.

The Plot of ‘Challengers’

In ‘Challengers’, Zendaya portrays the character of Tashi Duncan, a tennis player-turned-coach. The story revolves around Tashi’s journey as she transforms her husband, Art (played by Mike Faist), into a world-famous grand slam champion. However, things become complicated when Art finds himself in a love triangle. He ends up competing against his former best friend, Patrick (played by Josh O’Connor), who happens to be Tashi’s ex-boyfriend.

The official synopsis of the movie 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).”

Release Date and Distribution

‘Challengers’ is set to be released on September 15, 2023. The film will be heading straight to cinemas, but it is also expected to be available for streaming on Amazon Prime in the future. This is because the film is being distributed by MGM, which is owned by Amazon.

The Cast of ‘Challengers’

Aside from Zendaya, the cast of ‘Challengers’ includes Josh O’Connor from ‘The Crown’ and Mike Faist from ‘West Side Story’. Here’s the complete cast so far:

• Zendaya as Tashi Duncan
• Mike Faist as Art
• Josh O’Connor as Patrick
• Jake Jenson as Finn Larsen
• A.J. Lister as Lily

Is ‘Challengers’ Based on a True Story?

Despite the complex love story within the film, ‘Challengers’ is believed to be entirely fiction. Film director Luca Guadagnino expressed his admiration for the characters in the movie, stating, “I think those three characters in that movie are beautifully complex and really f***ed-up people that I love very much. ‘And a sports film, why not? It’s hyperkinetic, and I do films, so it’s great’.”

Conclusion

‘Challengers’ is an upcoming tennis movie starring Zendaya that promises to deliver a captivating story of love, sports, and complex relationships. With its talented cast and exciting plot, fans are eagerly awaiting its release in September 2023. Whether you’re a fan of sports films or a Zendaya enthusiast, ‘Challengers’ is definitely a movie to keep an eye on.