A new trailer forChallengershas been released, teasing the upcoming romantic comedy directed byLuca Guadagninoand starringZendaya,Josh O’Connor, andMike Faist. Before the movie premieres in theaters on April 26, audiences can take a new look at the premise of the story, which promises to deliver a great amount of drama and fun. A famous tennis player is about to have her whole life changed when she suffers an injury that leads her down an unpredictable path.But even if her dynamic on the court changes when she becomes a coach, her personal life will also take a turn when she trains both her partner and her ex-boyfriend.
The new trailer dives deep into the soul ofChallengers, which can be found in the dynamic between Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), Patrick (Josh O’Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). While Tashi was enjoyinga very successful period of her career, the trailer shows how an unexpected injurytakes her away from the courts, settling for a temporary role as a coach. In the meantime, she has to train her husband to face off against her ex-boyfriend, but Duncan will end up getting physically involved with both players at the same time. Tensions will rise whenChallengerspremieres on the big screen later this year.
Challengerswas directed by Luca Guadagnino, who previously helmedCall Me By Your Nameand the latest version ofSuspiria. The last film directed by Guadagnino wasBones and All, which featuredTimothée ChalametandTaylor Russellin a romantic horror film about a couple with cannibalistic tendencies. The screenplay forChallengerswas written byJustin Kuritzkes, who is taking on one of the biggest projects of his career with the film about how Tashi must make some tough decisions both on the tennis court and in her personal life.
Zendaya Has a Stacked Roster for 2024
With the release ofChallengers, Zendaya continues a streak of very diverse projects that show the range of different roles the actress is able to take on. The performer will reprise her role as Chani inDune: Part Two,Denis Villeneuve’s sequel that will continue Paul Atreides' (played byTimothée Chalamet) journey across the mysterious sands of Arrakis. Zendaya will also reprise her role as Rue Bennett in the upcoming third season ofEuphoria, the successfulHBOteen drama also starringJacob ElordiandSydney Sweeney.In the meantime, Tashi Duncan will find herself in a very unusual situation whenChallengerspremieres on the big screen on April 26.Check out the trailer forChallengersabove.
Challengers
Follows three players who knew each other when they were teenagers as they compete in a tennis tournament to be the world-famous grand slam winner, and reignite old rivalries on and off the court.
