Zendaya wonders why her kissing scenes get a lot of attention when she’s just doing her job.
While promoting her upcoming film Challengers, in which she co-stars with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, the Euphoria star said, “It’s very odd” that when she does a kissing scene, it seemingly gets a lot of attention.
“I have no idea. I don’t know if it’s because they want it to be, like, a viral thing, I don’t know. But I have noticed that, with me specifically,” Zendaya said during an appearance on Jake’s Takes after the show’s host brought on the “abnormal” amount of attention those particular scenes generate. “I feel like other actors don’t… if it was somebody else here, you probably wouldn’t [have] asked that question.”
She continued, “But yeah, it is a part of my job, and it is a completely...
While promoting her upcoming film Challengers, in which she co-stars with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, the Euphoria star said, “It’s very odd” that when she does a kissing scene, it seemingly gets a lot of attention.
“I have no idea. I don’t know if it’s because they want it to be, like, a viral thing, I don’t know. But I have noticed that, with me specifically,” Zendaya said during an appearance on Jake’s Takes after the show’s host brought on the “abnormal” amount of attention those particular scenes generate. “I feel like other actors don’t… if it was somebody else here, you probably wouldn’t [have] asked that question.”
She continued, “But yeah, it is a part of my job, and it is a completely...
- 4/23/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Zendaya is a woman on-the-go these days and she admits that no city currently feels like her true home.
The 27-year-old actress opened up during an interview on Live! with Kelly & Mark on Tuesday morning (April 23) in New York City.
Earlier that morning, Zendaya appeared on Good Morning America alongside her Challengers co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
So, what did Zendaya have to say about her living situation?
Keep reading to find out more…
“These days, I don’t know, I’m just getting off of a press tour. So I’m like, Hotels are my home, you know what I mean? So I don’t quite know. I guess L.A. technically,” Zendaya said.
When asked about spending time in London, where her boyfriend Tom Holland is from, Zendaya said, “It’s a special city.”
Zendaya says driving in London is “very confusing. I’ve been able to drive,...
The 27-year-old actress opened up during an interview on Live! with Kelly & Mark on Tuesday morning (April 23) in New York City.
Earlier that morning, Zendaya appeared on Good Morning America alongside her Challengers co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
So, what did Zendaya have to say about her living situation?
Keep reading to find out more…
“These days, I don’t know, I’m just getting off of a press tour. So I’m like, Hotels are my home, you know what I mean? So I don’t quite know. I guess L.A. technically,” Zendaya said.
When asked about spending time in London, where her boyfriend Tom Holland is from, Zendaya said, “It’s a special city.”
Zendaya says driving in London is “very confusing. I’ve been able to drive,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
While some may contest whether his new film – Challengers – is, in fact, director Luca Guadagnino’s best film, it is undeniable that this is, simply put, a great film.
In Challengers stars Zendaya as a former tennis prodigy named Tashi Duncan who, after a brutal injury ends her career, turns to coaching and while serving as such for her husband – Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), himself a tennis champion, though currently besought by a losing streak – orchestrates a final confrontation between Art and his former friend and rival for Tashi’s affections, Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor). As the two old friends face each other in the most important match of their lives, their troubled relationship plays out as flashbacks between sets.
Director Luca Guadagnino – perhaps previously best known Suspiria (2019) and Call Me by Your Name (2017) – proves a formidable directorial force with his command of the material here. There is never a...
In Challengers stars Zendaya as a former tennis prodigy named Tashi Duncan who, after a brutal injury ends her career, turns to coaching and while serving as such for her husband – Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), himself a tennis champion, though currently besought by a losing streak – orchestrates a final confrontation between Art and his former friend and rival for Tashi’s affections, Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor). As the two old friends face each other in the most important match of their lives, their troubled relationship plays out as flashbacks between sets.
Director Luca Guadagnino – perhaps previously best known Suspiria (2019) and Call Me by Your Name (2017) – proves a formidable directorial force with his command of the material here. There is never a...
- 4/23/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Zendaya is getting candid about the conversations surrounding her kissing scenes in films and television series.
The Emmy-winning actress chatted with Jake Hamilton, the creator behind YouTube account Jake’s Takes, while promoting Challengers. She sat down with her co-stars, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, for a brief conversation ahead of the release of Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film.
At one point in the interview, Hamilton pointed out to Zendaya that when she does a kissing scene, it seems to get an “abnormal” amount of attention, and she agreed, noting, “I know, it’s very odd.” He went on to ask her if she thinks people have forgotten that’s part of an actor’s job, or if they’re simply using it as a way to get her to talk about kissing.
“I have no idea. I don’t know if it’s because they want it to be,...
The Emmy-winning actress chatted with Jake Hamilton, the creator behind YouTube account Jake’s Takes, while promoting Challengers. She sat down with her co-stars, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, for a brief conversation ahead of the release of Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film.
At one point in the interview, Hamilton pointed out to Zendaya that when she does a kissing scene, it seems to get an “abnormal” amount of attention, and she agreed, noting, “I know, it’s very odd.” He went on to ask her if she thinks people have forgotten that’s part of an actor’s job, or if they’re simply using it as a way to get her to talk about kissing.
“I have no idea. I don’t know if it’s because they want it to be,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Josh O’Connor shines in the sizzling tennis romance drama “Challengers,” but that doesn’t mean “The Crown” alum is a fan of his own character.
O’Connor told WSJ magazine that he actually thought his character Patrick was a bit of a “monster.” The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, centers on Tashi (Zendaya), a former college tennis star who is torn between her three loves: husband Art (Mike Faist), ex Patrick (O’Connor), and the sport itself. While Tashi’s dalliances between Art and Patrick overlap over the years, O’Connor calls Patrick a total “dick” of a role.
“How do you make a character likable whilst being a monster?,” O’Connor said of his core struggle to play Patrick. “It’s the first time I think I’ve played a character who’s just like, ‘I’m fucking mad.’ Like, ‘I’m a dick and I’m proud.'”
In fact,...
O’Connor told WSJ magazine that he actually thought his character Patrick was a bit of a “monster.” The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, centers on Tashi (Zendaya), a former college tennis star who is torn between her three loves: husband Art (Mike Faist), ex Patrick (O’Connor), and the sport itself. While Tashi’s dalliances between Art and Patrick overlap over the years, O’Connor calls Patrick a total “dick” of a role.
“How do you make a character likable whilst being a monster?,” O’Connor said of his core struggle to play Patrick. “It’s the first time I think I’ve played a character who’s just like, ‘I’m fucking mad.’ Like, ‘I’m a dick and I’m proud.'”
In fact,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Long before Josh O’Connor made his debut in movies and TV shows, he had starred in theater plays in his community. The British actor grew up in Cheltenham as the middle child of John O’Connor, a teacher, and Emily O’Connor, a midwife. Born into a family of creatives from both his paternal and maternal sides, Josh O’Connor has always been drawn to the creative world. In Luca Guadagnino’s romantic sports drama Challengers, Josh O’Connor plays one of the film’s three leads. Co-starring alongside Zendaya and Mike Faist, O’Connor plays an ex-lover and former best friend. If his face looked familiar,
The post Josh O’Connor: Where You Know the ‘Challengers’ Actor From? first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Josh O’Connor: Where You Know the ‘Challengers’ Actor From? first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/23/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Fast & Furious Star Michelle Rodriguez Once Admitted Turning To S*x To Get Over Co-Star Paul Walker’s Death(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Paul Walker is an American actor best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise. Unfortunately, the actor passed away in a car crash. It took a great toll on his family and friends. His Fast & Furious cast members were also deeply impacted by his death and dealt with it in their way. However, his co-star Michelle Rodriguez took a different route to deal with his passing. She reportedly turned to s*x and one other thing to overcome the trauma.
He has appeared in multiple F&f movies, starting from the first one, The Fast and the Furious. Even after his death, he returned to the Fast X via flashbacks and memories. The movie franchise is one of the most popular ones in Hollywood.
Paul Walker is an American actor best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise. Unfortunately, the actor passed away in a car crash. It took a great toll on his family and friends. His Fast & Furious cast members were also deeply impacted by his death and dealt with it in their way. However, his co-star Michelle Rodriguez took a different route to deal with his passing. She reportedly turned to s*x and one other thing to overcome the trauma.
He has appeared in multiple F&f movies, starting from the first one, The Fast and the Furious. Even after his death, he returned to the Fast X via flashbacks and memories. The movie franchise is one of the most popular ones in Hollywood.
- 4/23/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Zendaya’s Threesome From Challengers Goes Viral On The Internet! (Photo Credit – Youtube)
Zendaya is currently grabbing all the eyeballs for her steamy scene in Challengers. The romantic sports drama stars her alongside Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. A threesome scene from the movie has broken the internet, and netizens have wild reactions. Scroll below for all the spicy details!
Challengers revolves around a professional tennis champion seeking the help of his wife, a tennis prodigy who unfortunately retired after an injury. The plot in the twist is that he’s up against a player, who is not only his ex-best friend but also his wife’s ex-lover. The script is indeed one of its kind.
About Challengers’ steamy scene!
A raunchy scene from Challengers is currently going viral, which features Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist sitting on the same bed. They indulge in a threesome before the...
Zendaya is currently grabbing all the eyeballs for her steamy scene in Challengers. The romantic sports drama stars her alongside Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. A threesome scene from the movie has broken the internet, and netizens have wild reactions. Scroll below for all the spicy details!
Challengers revolves around a professional tennis champion seeking the help of his wife, a tennis prodigy who unfortunately retired after an injury. The plot in the twist is that he’s up against a player, who is not only his ex-best friend but also his wife’s ex-lover. The script is indeed one of its kind.
About Challengers’ steamy scene!
A raunchy scene from Challengers is currently going viral, which features Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist sitting on the same bed. They indulge in a threesome before the...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Plot: Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
Review: There are few films that affected me as much as 2022’s Bones and All. From the moment those credits rolled, I decided I would make an effort to see every Luca Guadagnino movie in theaters. The director is able to capture life through the lens in such a way that draws out intense emotions, regardless of subject. So add the talent of someone like Zendaya and it feels like the film is already starting out on third base. As much as Challengers is about tennis, it’s mostly using that as a framing device for its true subject matter: the love triangle between Tashi, Art, and Patrick.
Review: There are few films that affected me as much as 2022’s Bones and All. From the moment those credits rolled, I decided I would make an effort to see every Luca Guadagnino movie in theaters. The director is able to capture life through the lens in such a way that draws out intense emotions, regardless of subject. So add the talent of someone like Zendaya and it feels like the film is already starting out on third base. As much as Challengers is about tennis, it’s mostly using that as a framing device for its true subject matter: the love triangle between Tashi, Art, and Patrick.
- 4/23/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Freud might have once said a cigar is sometimes just a cigar, but the good doctor would never mistake a tennis racket as mere sports equipment when watching Challengers. Those interlaced, titanium-gripped meshworks are extensions and metaphors in the hands of director Luca Guadagnino and his huffing, puffing young cast. What exactly that extension is morphs from scene to scene, but it is always libidinous, unmistakably eager, and ever in search of connection: with the ball, with the other player, or sometimes just with the sweat dripping out their pores.
In one sequence, Zendaya’s tight smile thinly conceals an ironclad will as she explains, “Tennis is a relationship.” The appeal of Challengers, then, is that the dynamics in those relations are never easy to label. They’re as fleeting as the ball’s brief flight across the court. Whatever they are in any given moment, though, can never be...
In one sequence, Zendaya’s tight smile thinly conceals an ironclad will as she explains, “Tennis is a relationship.” The appeal of Challengers, then, is that the dynamics in those relations are never easy to label. They’re as fleeting as the ball’s brief flight across the court. Whatever they are in any given moment, though, can never be...
- 4/23/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Zendaya is getting real about people’s focus on her kissing her co-stars.
The 27-year-old actress has been promoting her new romance movie Challengers, which opens in theaters on April 26. In the film, she stars as a tennis coach who finds herself in a love triangle with two athletes played by Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
Challengers‘ many romantic scenes have sparked conversations about how actors go about filming such sequences.
Keep reading to find out more…
During a conversation on Jake’s Takes, Zendaya reacted to all the buzz.
“I feel like, when you do [kissing scenes], there is an abnormal amount of attention paid to it,” host Jake Hamilton remarked.
“I know, it’s very odd,” Zendaya responded.
On whether people tend to forget that it’s literally her job to kiss other actors for a role or if it’s merely an excuse to get her to speak on the topic,...
The 27-year-old actress has been promoting her new romance movie Challengers, which opens in theaters on April 26. In the film, she stars as a tennis coach who finds herself in a love triangle with two athletes played by Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
Challengers‘ many romantic scenes have sparked conversations about how actors go about filming such sequences.
Keep reading to find out more…
During a conversation on Jake’s Takes, Zendaya reacted to all the buzz.
“I feel like, when you do [kissing scenes], there is an abnormal amount of attention paid to it,” host Jake Hamilton remarked.
“I know, it’s very odd,” Zendaya responded.
On whether people tend to forget that it’s literally her job to kiss other actors for a role or if it’s merely an excuse to get her to speak on the topic,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Zendaya is promoting her new movie Challengers in the Big Apple!
The 27-year-old actress was seen making her way to AMC Theatres on Monday (April 22) in New York City for a special private screening of the film.
If you weren’t aware, Zendaya stars alongside Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in Challengers, which is directed by Luca Guadagnino.
For her outing on Monday, Zendaya wore a gray t-shirt with the words “I Told Ya” written in all caps. The star can be seen sporting the same shirt in the movie! It was also worn by Josh at the Challengers premiere in London on April 10.
Fans can buy a replica of the “I Told Ya” shirt on Amazon!
The romance flick revolves around Zendaya‘s character, a former tennis player turned coach who becomes involved in a love triangle between Mike and Josh‘s characters.
Challengers opens in theaters on Friday,...
The 27-year-old actress was seen making her way to AMC Theatres on Monday (April 22) in New York City for a special private screening of the film.
If you weren’t aware, Zendaya stars alongside Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in Challengers, which is directed by Luca Guadagnino.
For her outing on Monday, Zendaya wore a gray t-shirt with the words “I Told Ya” written in all caps. The star can be seen sporting the same shirt in the movie! It was also worn by Josh at the Challengers premiere in London on April 10.
Fans can buy a replica of the “I Told Ya” shirt on Amazon!
The romance flick revolves around Zendaya‘s character, a former tennis player turned coach who becomes involved in a love triangle between Mike and Josh‘s characters.
Challengers opens in theaters on Friday,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Superstar Zendaya has been acting professionally since 2010, beginning with the role of Rocky Blue on the Disney teen sitcom "Shake It Up." Her first film gig was playing the voice of Lollipop, a talking pony in "Super Buddies." Zendaya continued to star in teen sitcoms and high school dramas for over a decade, appearing in "Frenemies," several "Spider-Man" movies, the remake of "Zapped," and the acclaimed HBO drama series "Euphoria." It's worth noting that Zendaya was already 23 when she was cast in "Euphoria," forcing the actor to remain in high school for years after her real-life high school graduation in 2015 (figuratively speaking).
The number of times the 27-year-old actor has played an adult is scant. Her first "adult" role came in the 2021 film "Malcolm & Marie," on which she served as executive producer. That same year, Zendaya also played the voice of Lola Bunny in "Space Jam: A New Legacy,...
The number of times the 27-year-old actor has played an adult is scant. Her first "adult" role came in the 2021 film "Malcolm & Marie," on which she served as executive producer. That same year, Zendaya also played the voice of Lola Bunny in "Space Jam: A New Legacy,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
From almost all accounts, it seems like Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has another hit on his hands with “Challengers,” a new tennis drama from MGM Studios that’s actually more of a love-triangle romance bundled into the sports genre. Starring Zendaya (Marvel’s “Spider-Man” franchise and the “Dune” series), Josh O’Connor (“Dr.
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- 4/22/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Amazon MGM Studios has released the final trailer for Challengers, starring Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.
Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick—his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
As their pasts and present collide and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself what it will cost to win. In addition to the trailer, you can also watch a featurette on the film’s music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers is rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, and graphic nudity. The drama will open in theaters on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Guadagnino directed the movie from a script by Justin Kuritzkes.
Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick—his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
As their pasts and present collide and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself what it will cost to win. In addition to the trailer, you can also watch a featurette on the film’s music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers is rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, and graphic nudity. The drama will open in theaters on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Guadagnino directed the movie from a script by Justin Kuritzkes.
- 4/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"I want you to be my coach." After a long delay from 2023, it's finally time - Challengers is about to open in theaters nationwide this week (stating April 26th). Get your tickets and get ready for a good time. MGM Studios has debuted one final trailer for Challengers, along with a featurette for the electric new score by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (which every single critic has been raving about in their reviews). After a losing streak, the wife and coach of a Grand Slam champion signs him up for a Challenger event where he will face off against her former lover – and his former competitor. The main cast includes Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist as the trio caught up in this lovers' quarrel, with A.J. Lister & Jake Jensen. The two official trailers for this have been mostly good, this one goes all out with the sex appeal of this cast.
- 4/22/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
(L to R) Mike Faist as Art, Zendaya as Tashi and Josh O’Connor as Patrick in Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.
Photo Credit: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures
© 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Josh O’Connor stars alongside Mike Faist and Zendaya in the critically acclaimed drama Challengers. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name), the film unravels a love triangle between tennis pros. A determined coach pits her husband, on a losing streak, against his former best friend – and her ex – in a match that could change everything. The film is currently receiving great reviews. O’Connor expressed deep admiration for his talented co-stars. (Click on the media bar below to hear Josh O’Connor) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Josh-_O_Connor-Cast_Challengers_.mp3
Challengers opens in theaters this Friday.
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Photo Credit: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures
© 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Josh O’Connor stars alongside Mike Faist and Zendaya in the critically acclaimed drama Challengers. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name), the film unravels a love triangle between tennis pros. A determined coach pits her husband, on a losing streak, against his former best friend – and her ex – in a match that could change everything. The film is currently receiving great reviews. O’Connor expressed deep admiration for his talented co-stars. (Click on the media bar below to hear Josh O’Connor) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Josh-_O_Connor-Cast_Challengers_.mp3
Challengers opens in theaters this Friday.
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- 4/22/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Alex Garland’s dystopian political action film Civil War about an America torn apart triumphed over new vampire pic Abigail at the weekend box office.
Civil War held in well to stay No. 1 in its second weekend with $11 million for a healthy domestic total of $45 million for indie studio A24. The film has succeeded in uniting both blue states and red states.
Heading into the weekend, Universal’s Abigail was expected to take a bigger bite out of Civil War but instead opened to $10.2 million. That’s still a respectable number for a studio film that cost a modest $28 million to make before marketing.
Horror often struggles overseas, where Abigail only took in $5 million from 62 markets for a global start of $15.2 million,
Abigail is from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directing duo known as Radio Silence who were behind the reboot of the Scream franchise and the horror hit Ready or Not.
Civil War held in well to stay No. 1 in its second weekend with $11 million for a healthy domestic total of $45 million for indie studio A24. The film has succeeded in uniting both blue states and red states.
Heading into the weekend, Universal’s Abigail was expected to take a bigger bite out of Civil War but instead opened to $10.2 million. That’s still a respectable number for a studio film that cost a modest $28 million to make before marketing.
Horror often struggles overseas, where Abigail only took in $5 million from 62 markets for a global start of $15.2 million,
Abigail is from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directing duo known as Radio Silence who were behind the reboot of the Scream franchise and the horror hit Ready or Not.
- 4/21/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zendaya plays tennis player-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in Luca Guadagnino’s sports drama film, Challengers. The film’s trailer became an internet sensation last year when it gave the audience a glimpse of the Dune actress’s steamy scenes. However, Zendaya’s latest remark would confirm that the sensual theme is only one element moving the story forward. She revealed that tennis greats Serena and Venus Williams both saw her film.
Zendaya plays tennis player-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in Challengers
The Spider-Man actress got feedback for her role from Serena Williams, but she revealed that she has yet to hear from Venus Williams, who attended the premiere of her film. The film explored the scandalous world of Grand Slam tennis and the lives of three tennis players, played by Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist.
Zendaya Received Words Of Praise From Serena Williams Despite Fake Tennis Balls
Challengers star Zendaya revealed getting...
Zendaya plays tennis player-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in Challengers
The Spider-Man actress got feedback for her role from Serena Williams, but she revealed that she has yet to hear from Venus Williams, who attended the premiere of her film. The film explored the scandalous world of Grand Slam tennis and the lives of three tennis players, played by Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist.
Zendaya Received Words Of Praise From Serena Williams Despite Fake Tennis Balls
Challengers star Zendaya revealed getting...
- 4/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Actress Zendaya’s performance in the romantic sports comedy film ‘Challengers’ left an impression on Serena Williams.
The 27-year-old actress revealed that the tennis icon, 42, has watched her latest performance as tennis player-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in the upcoming movie and she’s a fan, reports ‘People’ magazine.
Zendaya told Et, “She was like, ‘I know there definitely weren’t real (tennis) balls. She knows. She’s the best of the best. She did say that it was great considering that I had never, never touched a tennis ball before.”
Previously, Zendaya told the outlet that she was “very nervous about her seeing my tennis skills,” and apologised “in advance” to Serena and her sister Venus.
As per ‘People’, the actress had a fun back-and-forth with Venus on social media earlier in the week, and at the end of the month. She spoke about who specifically inspired her performance in the film,...
The 27-year-old actress revealed that the tennis icon, 42, has watched her latest performance as tennis player-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in the upcoming movie and she’s a fan, reports ‘People’ magazine.
Zendaya told Et, “She was like, ‘I know there definitely weren’t real (tennis) balls. She knows. She’s the best of the best. She did say that it was great considering that I had never, never touched a tennis ball before.”
Previously, Zendaya told the outlet that she was “very nervous about her seeing my tennis skills,” and apologised “in advance” to Serena and her sister Venus.
As per ‘People’, the actress had a fun back-and-forth with Venus on social media earlier in the week, and at the end of the month. She spoke about who specifically inspired her performance in the film,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Zendaya is revealing what tennis superstar Serena Williams thought of her latest performance in Challengers.
The actress, who plays tennis player-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in the Luca Guadagnino-directed movie, recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight about her conversation with the legendary athlete.
“She was like, ‘I know there definitely weren’t real [tennis] balls,'” Zendaya recalled. “She knows. She’s the best of the best.”
The Dune: Part Two actress added that Williams also shared some praise, saying, “She did say that it was great considering that I had never, never touched a tennis ball before.”
The romantic sports comedy, which also stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, 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,” according to the film’s synopsis.
Zendaya previously told...
The actress, who plays tennis player-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in the Luca Guadagnino-directed movie, recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight about her conversation with the legendary athlete.
“She was like, ‘I know there definitely weren’t real [tennis] balls,'” Zendaya recalled. “She knows. She’s the best of the best.”
The Dune: Part Two actress added that Williams also shared some praise, saying, “She did say that it was great considering that I had never, never touched a tennis ball before.”
The romantic sports comedy, which also stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, 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,” according to the film’s synopsis.
Zendaya previously told...
- 4/21/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zendaya is showing some skin with her latest look on the Challengers press tour!
The 27-year-old actress was joined by co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor while attending a press day for their new movie on Saturday (April 20) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The cast was joined by director Luca Guadagnino, who is best known for his movies Call Me By Your Name and Bones and All.
Zendaya is friends with tennis star Serena Williams and the legendary player has already seen the new tennis movie. The actress revealed her thoughts!
Make sure to watch Zendaya‘s funny new Kimmel interview and find out what happened when she and boyfriend Tom Holland got pulled over for speeding.
Fyi: Zendaya is wearing a custom Jacquemus dress.
Browse through the gallery for 20+ photos of the Challengers cast at the L.A. press day…...
The 27-year-old actress was joined by co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor while attending a press day for their new movie on Saturday (April 20) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The cast was joined by director Luca Guadagnino, who is best known for his movies Call Me By Your Name and Bones and All.
Zendaya is friends with tennis star Serena Williams and the legendary player has already seen the new tennis movie. The actress revealed her thoughts!
Make sure to watch Zendaya‘s funny new Kimmel interview and find out what happened when she and boyfriend Tom Holland got pulled over for speeding.
Fyi: Zendaya is wearing a custom Jacquemus dress.
Browse through the gallery for 20+ photos of the Challengers cast at the L.A. press day…...
- 4/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
After impressing audiences and critics with her performance in Dune 2, Zendaya is back with her next film Challengers which is set to release in North America on 26th April, 2024. The story follows a former tennis player and coach who attempts to turn her husband into a champion, but comes face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend who is his competitor in a tournament.
Zendaya in Euphoria
The film which premiered in Los Angeles, is already receiving rave reviews from critics for Zendaya’s performance and her sizzling chemistry with her two co-stars. But the actor probably received the highest praise of all from a prominent figure who has been closely associated with her since her acting days as a teenager.
Zendaya Gets Heartwarming Applause From Beyoncé’s Mother For Challengers
Following her powerful turn as Chani in Dune 2, Zendaya is now making waves with her next film Challengers which is set to release on April 26th,...
Zendaya in Euphoria
The film which premiered in Los Angeles, is already receiving rave reviews from critics for Zendaya’s performance and her sizzling chemistry with her two co-stars. But the actor probably received the highest praise of all from a prominent figure who has been closely associated with her since her acting days as a teenager.
Zendaya Gets Heartwarming Applause From Beyoncé’s Mother For Challengers
Following her powerful turn as Chani in Dune 2, Zendaya is now making waves with her next film Challengers which is set to release on April 26th,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Zendaya Reveals How Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Role Helped Them Escape A Speeding Ticket (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Tom Holland and Zendaya make one of the most adorable couples in Hollywood. The duo met during their film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and their friendship slowly developed into a relationship. Holland became famous after becoming a part of Peter Parker, and that fame came in handy for the Dune: Part Two star. In an interview, she recently shared the incident when the police let them go because of Tom. Keep scrolling to know more.
For the unversed, Tom and Zendaya were romantically linked for the first time in 2017. Their relationship was confirmed in 2021 after they were spotted kissing in a car in LA. Presently, the couple is going strong, and the actress is busy promoting her new movie, Challengers. The duo is quite fun to watch in their interviews, and they have been setting...
Tom Holland and Zendaya make one of the most adorable couples in Hollywood. The duo met during their film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and their friendship slowly developed into a relationship. Holland became famous after becoming a part of Peter Parker, and that fame came in handy for the Dune: Part Two star. In an interview, she recently shared the incident when the police let them go because of Tom. Keep scrolling to know more.
For the unversed, Tom and Zendaya were romantically linked for the first time in 2017. Their relationship was confirmed in 2021 after they were spotted kissing in a car in LA. Presently, the couple is going strong, and the actress is busy promoting her new movie, Challengers. The duo is quite fun to watch in their interviews, and they have been setting...
- 4/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The Challengers stars are still hard at work at their press tour!
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor attended a special screening of their highly-anticipated new movie hosted by BAFTA on Thursday (April 18) held at the Crescent Theater in Los Angeles.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Zendaya
Director Luca Guadagnino was also in attendance at the screening.
Zendaya, Mike, and Josh have been very busy these past few weeks promoting their new movie all over the world.
They attended the L.A. premiere of Challengers earlier this week, just days after they were promoting the movie in Milan and in Monaco.
In a new interview, Zendaya revealed the one person she’s nervous to see the movie.
Challengers hits theaters on April 26 – watch the trailer here!
Click through the gallery inside for 20+ pictures of the stars at the screening…...
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor attended a special screening of their highly-anticipated new movie hosted by BAFTA on Thursday (April 18) held at the Crescent Theater in Los Angeles.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Zendaya
Director Luca Guadagnino was also in attendance at the screening.
Zendaya, Mike, and Josh have been very busy these past few weeks promoting their new movie all over the world.
They attended the L.A. premiere of Challengers earlier this week, just days after they were promoting the movie in Milan and in Monaco.
In a new interview, Zendaya revealed the one person she’s nervous to see the movie.
Challengers hits theaters on April 26 – watch the trailer here!
Click through the gallery inside for 20+ pictures of the stars at the screening…...
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Challengers, Abigail, Under the Bridge and Coachella.
PaleyFest
The annual TV festival kicked off on April 12 and runs through the 21st, with events for The Morning Show, Loki, Young Sheldon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Nestor Carbonell, Nicole Beharie, Tig Notaro, Jennifer Aniston, moderator Kara Swisher, Reese Witherspoon, Karen Pittman and Mark Duplass for The Morning Show event Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, Iain Armitage, Annie Potts, Emily Osment and Lance Barber at the Young Sheldon event Andy Samberg and Seth Meyers for the Late Night with Seth Meyers panel Judd Apatow, Jeff Schaffer, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove at the Curb Your Enthusiasm event.
Breakthrough Prize
Stars including Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close,...
PaleyFest
The annual TV festival kicked off on April 12 and runs through the 21st, with events for The Morning Show, Loki, Young Sheldon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Nestor Carbonell, Nicole Beharie, Tig Notaro, Jennifer Aniston, moderator Kara Swisher, Reese Witherspoon, Karen Pittman and Mark Duplass for The Morning Show event Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, Iain Armitage, Annie Potts, Emily Osment and Lance Barber at the Young Sheldon event Andy Samberg and Seth Meyers for the Late Night with Seth Meyers panel Judd Apatow, Jeff Schaffer, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove at the Curb Your Enthusiasm event.
Breakthrough Prize
Stars including Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zendaya has, in just a small handful of years, asserted herself as a true A-list star in Hollywood. So much focus is paid to actors in their 40s (or much older) such as Tom Cruise, one of the many famous people named Chris, or Anne Hathaway. But Zendaya has emerged as one of our new movie stars, thanks to her work in wildly successful franchises such as "Dune" and "Spider-Man." But can her star power help turn "Challengers," an original sports drama centered around tennis, into a hit? That's the big question MGM is asking right now as the movie gets ready to make its way to theaters next weekend.
Hailing from "Call Me By Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino, "Challengers" is eyeing an opening between $7 and $12 million, per Box Office Pro. The only other big release on April 26 is Lionsgate's Christian drama "Unsung Hero." Yes, faith-based movies have...
Hailing from "Call Me By Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino, "Challengers" is eyeing an opening between $7 and $12 million, per Box Office Pro. The only other big release on April 26 is Lionsgate's Christian drama "Unsung Hero." Yes, faith-based movies have...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming sports drama Challengers is seemingly going to be one of the hottest movies this spring, based on all the reports we have made about the movie so far. This sports drama is going to see Zendaya star in a love triangle with her current and former lover. Although tennis will seemingly be the main focus of the movie, the sexual tensions between the characters will be equally important, as it is common for all of Guadagnino’s movies.
The main actors have been talking about the movie as part of its promotion, and one of the most often discussed scenes was the threesome scene between Zendaya and her male co-stars. Josh O’Connor has already given us his impressions of the scene, as we have reported, and now, we have Zendaya’s thoughts on the scene and its execution, which we are going to reveal to you here.
The main actors have been talking about the movie as part of its promotion, and one of the most often discussed scenes was the threesome scene between Zendaya and her male co-stars. Josh O’Connor has already given us his impressions of the scene, as we have reported, and now, we have Zendaya’s thoughts on the scene and its execution, which we are going to reveal to you here.
- 4/19/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
We’re thrilled to launch a new feature on The Film Stage highlighting our top recommendations for films currently in theaters, from new releases to restorations receiving a proper theatrical run. While we already provide extensive monthly new-release recommendations and weekly streaming recommendations, as distributors’ roll-outs can vary, we thought it would be helpful to provide a one-stop list to share the essential films that may be on a screen near you. We’ll be updating this page weekly, so be sure to bookmark.
The Beast (Bertrand Bonello)
Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying to see the initial reaction to the French filmmaker’s tenth feature, after several decades of increasingly remarkable work––the majority of it dark, beautiful, and sleazy. In fact, for what a discomforting and despairing experience much of The Beast is, when I’ve thought back its moments of real,...
The Beast (Bertrand Bonello)
Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying to see the initial reaction to the French filmmaker’s tenth feature, after several decades of increasingly remarkable work––the majority of it dark, beautiful, and sleazy. In fact, for what a discomforting and despairing experience much of The Beast is, when I’ve thought back its moments of real,...
- 4/19/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Challengers Vs Dune 2: Zendaya Leads With Her Tennis Drama In One Aspect, Leaving Behind Her & Timothee Chalamet’s Blockbuster Film. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Zendaya is one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood among the current generation, and she has impressed us with her performance in Dune 2. Now, as per the Challengers’ reviews, she is winning there, too. However, the actress is currently leading in one aspect, and she beat her colleague Timothee Chalamet. The tennis drama still has a few days before its theatrical release, and here’s why it is winning.
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has directed the sports drama starring Zendaya in the lead role. He is known for critically acclaimed films like I Am Love, Bigger Splash, and Call Me by Your Name. He has been nominated for both the Oscars and BAFTA Awards. The 2024 film features Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in significant roles besides the Dune actress.
Zendaya is one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood among the current generation, and she has impressed us with her performance in Dune 2. Now, as per the Challengers’ reviews, she is winning there, too. However, the actress is currently leading in one aspect, and she beat her colleague Timothee Chalamet. The tennis drama still has a few days before its theatrical release, and here’s why it is winning.
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has directed the sports drama starring Zendaya in the lead role. He is known for critically acclaimed films like I Am Love, Bigger Splash, and Call Me by Your Name. He has been nominated for both the Oscars and BAFTA Awards. The 2024 film features Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in significant roles besides the Dune actress.
- 4/19/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The highly anticipated premiere of Challengers, the tennis drama from Amazon MGM Studios featuring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, is just around the corner.
Storm Reid showcases a trilogy of styles: a classic black velvet dress with a standout gold bow at the ‘Challengers’ premiere, a chic asymmetrical tan gown at the Fashion Trust US Awards, and a boldly embroidered black ensemble at the SAG Awards, each look perfectly capturing the essence of contemporary glamour (Credit: Instarimages)
On April 17, at the Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles, the stars graced the red carpet for the U.S. debut of the film, following a whirlwind global press tour that spanned cities like Paris, Milan, Rome, and London.
Among the attendees was a lineup of other celebrities who were not associated with the movie and were eager to make a style statement for the cameras, including Zendaya’s Euphoria co-star Storm Reid.
Storm Reid showcases a trilogy of styles: a classic black velvet dress with a standout gold bow at the ‘Challengers’ premiere, a chic asymmetrical tan gown at the Fashion Trust US Awards, and a boldly embroidered black ensemble at the SAG Awards, each look perfectly capturing the essence of contemporary glamour (Credit: Instarimages)
On April 17, at the Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles, the stars graced the red carpet for the U.S. debut of the film, following a whirlwind global press tour that spanned cities like Paris, Milan, Rome, and London.
Among the attendees was a lineup of other celebrities who were not associated with the movie and were eager to make a style statement for the cameras, including Zendaya’s Euphoria co-star Storm Reid.
- 4/19/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Zendaya is continuing to give us chic fashion looks on her Challengers press tour!
The 27-year-old actress went for a pantsless look while wearing a chic blazer on her way into the studio for a Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance on Thursday (April 18) in Hollywood.
Zendaya is on the show to promote her work in the new tennis movie Challengers, which will be released in theaters on April 26.
Earlier in the week, Zendaya wowed on the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of the film and then changed into a sleek dress the color of a tennis ball.
Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when...
The 27-year-old actress went for a pantsless look while wearing a chic blazer on her way into the studio for a Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance on Thursday (April 18) in Hollywood.
Zendaya is on the show to promote her work in the new tennis movie Challengers, which will be released in theaters on April 26.
Earlier in the week, Zendaya wowed on the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of the film and then changed into a sleek dress the color of a tennis ball.
Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when...
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Based on the marketing, you might think “Challengers” is at its core, a tennis movie and, well, it sort of is. The film is certainly set in the world of tennis, you can’t deny that, and at one point, Zendaya’s character Tashi Duncan remarks, “We’re always talking about tennis.” The sport is at the center of her life. But despite everyone involved’s best efforts, the serves and volleys in this movie are nowhere near as important as the decade-long love triangle between Tashi and one-time BFFs, Patrick Zweig and Art Donaldson, played by Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, respectively.
Continue reading ‘Challengers’ Review: Zendaya Rules This Love Triangle at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Challengers’ Review: Zendaya Rules This Love Triangle at The Playlist.
- 4/18/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Zendaya has become one of the most interesting actresses of her generation and has already amassed an impressive filmography up to this point. From her early days as a Disney protege to starring in big movies in the MCU and Dune, she has also managed to diversify his work with character-driven drams like Euphoria, and Malcolm and Marie.
Zendaya and John David Washington in Malcolm and Marie
She is currently starring in the new romantic sports drama Challengers. People have been intrigued and interested in the film since the release of the trailer months ago mainly due to a steamy scene involving her, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. However, Zendaya poked fun at people’s fantasies after they saw that scene and revealed how the film played with the audience’s expectations.
Zendaya Points Out The Sexy Appeal of Challengers Without Having Any S*x Scenes
Audiences went gaga by...
Zendaya and John David Washington in Malcolm and Marie
She is currently starring in the new romantic sports drama Challengers. People have been intrigued and interested in the film since the release of the trailer months ago mainly due to a steamy scene involving her, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. However, Zendaya poked fun at people’s fantasies after they saw that scene and revealed how the film played with the audience’s expectations.
Zendaya Points Out The Sexy Appeal of Challengers Without Having Any S*x Scenes
Audiences went gaga by...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Zendaya switched into a second look of the night at the LA premiere of her new movie Challengers held at Westwood Village Theater on Tuesday night (April 16) in Los Angeles.
Earlier in the night, the 27-year-old star of the film wore a lace and tulle look by Vera Wang as she hit the black carpet alongside co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.
Zendaya then changed into another dress, this time way more on theme with the tennis movie, as she wore a dress the same color as a tennis ball, complete with a ball in the center of the look where her belly button is!
The second, custom tennis ball dress is from Celia Kritharioti.
Zendaya has of course been wearing a lot of tennis-themed looks for the Challengers press tour across the world. You can see all of her outfits here!
“I’ve really enjoyed this press tour. I...
Earlier in the night, the 27-year-old star of the film wore a lace and tulle look by Vera Wang as she hit the black carpet alongside co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.
Zendaya then changed into another dress, this time way more on theme with the tennis movie, as she wore a dress the same color as a tennis ball, complete with a ball in the center of the look where her belly button is!
The second, custom tennis ball dress is from Celia Kritharioti.
Zendaya has of course been wearing a lot of tennis-themed looks for the Challengers press tour across the world. You can see all of her outfits here!
“I’ve really enjoyed this press tour. I...
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Zendaya is causing quite a racket — with racquets! — in Luca Guadagnino’s sexy tennis drama “Challengers.”
Chatter around the film’s steamy appeal started as soon as the first teaser dropped, which showed stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor engaging in what looked like the prelude to a threesome. We’ve since learned after seeing the movie that this ménage à trois isn’t exactly the fantasy some audiences have in mind.
At the Los Angeles premiere, the trio served their own takes to IndieWire on what kind of story this film wants to tell about sexuality and the fickle game of love. Zendaya, who plays tennis prodigy Tashi Donaldson, explained further: “What’s really special about this movie is that it is incredibly sexy, but there surprisingly [are] no sex scenes,” she said. “I’ve been asked a lot about sex scenes from people who have seen the movie,...
Chatter around the film’s steamy appeal started as soon as the first teaser dropped, which showed stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor engaging in what looked like the prelude to a threesome. We’ve since learned after seeing the movie that this ménage à trois isn’t exactly the fantasy some audiences have in mind.
At the Los Angeles premiere, the trio served their own takes to IndieWire on what kind of story this film wants to tell about sexuality and the fickle game of love. Zendaya, who plays tennis prodigy Tashi Donaldson, explained further: “What’s really special about this movie is that it is incredibly sexy, but there surprisingly [are] no sex scenes,” she said. “I’ve been asked a lot about sex scenes from people who have seen the movie,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Veronica Flores
- Indiewire
Challengers is releasing to theaters and we’re celebrating with a giveaway!
Zendaya sizzles in the steamy new film from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. Guadagnino — who brought us Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All, Suspiria (2018) and A Bigger Splash — combines the world of competitive tennis with the steamy messiness of a love triangle. It’s a fast paced and flashy film that marks Zendaya’s second major theatrical release of the year, following Dune: Part Two. Joining the Spider-Man: No Way Home star are Josh O’Connor (The Crown) and Mike Faist (West Side Story) as former friends now competing for the affection of the alluring Tashi.
I had the pleasure of catching an advanced screening at the beginning of the month and I had an absolute blast with this one-of-a-king film. You can check out my full review below. Originally scheduled to be released in September of 2023 before...
Zendaya sizzles in the steamy new film from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. Guadagnino — who brought us Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All, Suspiria (2018) and A Bigger Splash — combines the world of competitive tennis with the steamy messiness of a love triangle. It’s a fast paced and flashy film that marks Zendaya’s second major theatrical release of the year, following Dune: Part Two. Joining the Spider-Man: No Way Home star are Josh O’Connor (The Crown) and Mike Faist (West Side Story) as former friends now competing for the affection of the alluring Tashi.
I had the pleasure of catching an advanced screening at the beginning of the month and I had an absolute blast with this one-of-a-king film. You can check out my full review below. Originally scheduled to be released in September of 2023 before...
- 4/17/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
Before teaming up with director Luca Guadagnino on Challengers, Zendaya sought advice from Dune co-star Timothée Chalamet, who starred in Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name in 2017.
“He said wonderful things,” Zendaya told The Hollywood Reporter at the Los Angeles premiere of Challengers on Tuesday. “Luca is brilliant and I’ve wanted to work with Luca for a very long time and this just seemed like the absolute perfect thing. When we first met about the script he had such a keen, deep understanding of the characters from the beginning and a clearer idea of the kind of movie he wanted to create. And the script was brilliant, [writer] Justin Kuritzkes is so talented and I’m so happy for him. So it all made sense.”
Zendaya reveals if Timothée Chalamet gave her any tips on working with director Luca Guadagnino and tells THR how she has wanted to work...
“He said wonderful things,” Zendaya told The Hollywood Reporter at the Los Angeles premiere of Challengers on Tuesday. “Luca is brilliant and I’ve wanted to work with Luca for a very long time and this just seemed like the absolute perfect thing. When we first met about the script he had such a keen, deep understanding of the characters from the beginning and a clearer idea of the kind of movie he wanted to create. And the script was brilliant, [writer] Justin Kuritzkes is so talented and I’m so happy for him. So it all made sense.”
Zendaya reveals if Timothée Chalamet gave her any tips on working with director Luca Guadagnino and tells THR how she has wanted to work...
- 4/17/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance screening of Challengers at the Mjr Troy on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00pm!
Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
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Genre: Drama Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist Director: Luca...
Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
About The Film
Genre: Drama Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist Director: Luca...
- 4/17/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Zendaya has hailed Luca Guadagnino's deep understanding of characters.The 27-year-old star plays tennis prodigy turned coach Tashi Duncan in the romantic sports movie 'Challengers' and thinks that the director has an innate knowledge of how to craft a character.Speaking to Deadline at the movie's Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday (16.04.24), Zendaya said: "Luca is brilliant. I think he has such a brilliant understanding about the human experience and deeply understands characters on another level."That was very apparent from the first time I spoke with him about this film and about these characters. He just knew who these people were in a deep sense and understood them, their hopes, their wants, their dreams, their desires, their fears."Zendaya features alongside Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist in the film which centres on how Tashi must help end her husband's losing streak in a match against her former...
- 4/17/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Zendaya not only stars in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers but is also a producer in the film written by Justin Kuritzkes.
At the LA premiere, the film’s star talked to Deadline about working with Guadagnino in the movie, which she co-stars in with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.
“Luca is brilliant. I think he has such a beautiful understanding about the human experience and deeply understands characters on another level,” she told us. “That was very apparent from the first time I spoke with him about this film and about these characters. He just knew who these people were in a deep sense and understood them, their hopes, their wants, their dreams, their desires, their fears.”
She continued, “It was nice. It was so special to be able to collaborate with him, work with him, and learn from him as well. We had tennis training and all these great things.
At the LA premiere, the film’s star talked to Deadline about working with Guadagnino in the movie, which she co-stars in with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.
“Luca is brilliant. I think he has such a beautiful understanding about the human experience and deeply understands characters on another level,” she told us. “That was very apparent from the first time I spoke with him about this film and about these characters. He just knew who these people were in a deep sense and understood them, their hopes, their wants, their dreams, their desires, their fears.”
She continued, “It was nice. It was so special to be able to collaborate with him, work with him, and learn from him as well. We had tennis training and all these great things.
- 4/17/2024
- by Armando Tinoco and Natalie Sitek
- Deadline Film + TV
Zendaya is gracing the red carpet!
The 27-year-old Emmy-winning actress went glam in a black and pink gown for the premiere of her new movie Challengers on Tuesday (April 16) held at the Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Zendaya
Joining Zendaya at the premiere were her co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist along with director Luca Guadagnino.
Keep reading to find out more…Here’s a synopsis: Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide,...
The 27-year-old Emmy-winning actress went glam in a black and pink gown for the premiere of her new movie Challengers on Tuesday (April 16) held at the Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Zendaya
Joining Zendaya at the premiere were her co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist along with director Luca Guadagnino.
Keep reading to find out more…Here’s a synopsis: Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist – West Side Story), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor – The Crown) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
Opens in Theatres Nationwide on April 26th. Rated R.
The St. Louis advance screening is 7Pm on Wed, April 24, at the Alamo Drafthouse
Pass Link: https://mgmscreenings.com/bsfVA62475
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Zendaya as Tashi in Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.
Opens in Theatres Nationwide on April 26th. Rated R.
The St. Louis advance screening is 7Pm on Wed, April 24, at the Alamo Drafthouse
Pass Link: https://mgmscreenings.com/bsfVA62475
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Zendaya as Tashi in Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.
- 4/15/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Formula 1‘s Charles Leclerc dons a white striped suit while attending the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters held at Monte-Carlo Country Club on Sunday (April 14) in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
The 26-year-old racecar driver was joined by his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux as they attended the Men’s Double’s Final, watching on as Stefanos Tsitsipas took home a win.
After the match, Charles posed for a photo with Stefanos and his trophy!
The day before, fellow Formula 1 driver George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt stepped out to watch the tennis matches at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Also in attendance that day were Challengers stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, who had a photo call at the event!
“Beautiful day for tennis,” George wrote on his Instagram story the next day. “So great seeing the semi-finals and good luck to the finalists today.”
Just a few days before, Charles launched...
The 26-year-old racecar driver was joined by his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux as they attended the Men’s Double’s Final, watching on as Stefanos Tsitsipas took home a win.
After the match, Charles posed for a photo with Stefanos and his trophy!
The day before, fellow Formula 1 driver George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt stepped out to watch the tennis matches at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Also in attendance that day were Challengers stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, who had a photo call at the event!
“Beautiful day for tennis,” George wrote on his Instagram story the next day. “So great seeing the semi-finals and good luck to the finalists today.”
Just a few days before, Charles launched...
- 4/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The stars of Challengers have arrived in Milan, Italy!
Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor, and director Luca Guadagnino were all present at the Challengers photocall on Sunday (April 14) in Milan.
The trio of actors were dressed in stylish attire for the occasion. Zendaya donned a white tennis dress, which continues her running theme of tennis-inspired looks during the Challengers press tour.
Mike wore a dark blue button-down dress shirt, while Josh opted for a navy blue jacket.
If you didn’t seen, the stars of Challengers attended a real-life tennis match! See all the photos from the 2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Also, find out what Zendaya had to say about filming intimate scenes in Challengers.
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the Challengers photocall in Milan…...
Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor, and director Luca Guadagnino were all present at the Challengers photocall on Sunday (April 14) in Milan.
The trio of actors were dressed in stylish attire for the occasion. Zendaya donned a white tennis dress, which continues her running theme of tennis-inspired looks during the Challengers press tour.
Mike wore a dark blue button-down dress shirt, while Josh opted for a navy blue jacket.
If you didn’t seen, the stars of Challengers attended a real-life tennis match! See all the photos from the 2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Also, find out what Zendaya had to say about filming intimate scenes in Challengers.
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the Challengers photocall in Milan…...
- 4/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
After a long delay that saw it drop out of the 2023 Venice Film Festival due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the wait for “Challengers” is nearly over. Luca Guadagnino’s erotic thriller, which stars Zendaya as a tennis prodigy who finds herself in a love triangle with two professional players after an injury forces her to retire, seems well-positioned to be one of spring’s biggest hits, thanks to its combination of star power and strong early reviews.
In a new featurette released by MGM, Guadagnino, Zendaya, and her “Challengers” co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist can be seen discussing the film’s use of tennis as an allegory for sexual power dynamics.
“It’s like a tennis movie, but it’s not really about tennis,” Zendaya said. “Tennis is really just the outlet these characters use to express their chaos.”
Guadagnino explained how the main characters are so obsessed with...
In a new featurette released by MGM, Guadagnino, Zendaya, and her “Challengers” co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist can be seen discussing the film’s use of tennis as an allegory for sexual power dynamics.
“It’s like a tennis movie, but it’s not really about tennis,” Zendaya said. “Tennis is really just the outlet these characters use to express their chaos.”
Guadagnino explained how the main characters are so obsessed with...
- 4/13/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Zendaya is still hard at work on the press tour for her new movie!
The 27-year-old Emmy-winning actress joined co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor at the photo call for their movie Challengers held during the 2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Saturday (April 13) in Monaco.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Zendaya
For the event, Zendaya sported a white sweater with a coordinating cream-colored skirt.
After posing for photos, Zendaya, Mike, and Josh were spotted laughing in the stands as they watched the tennis match.
Zendaya also rocked a tennis-inspired look to the movie’s premiere in London. While at the event, she was spotted sharing a special moment with boyfriend Tom Holland.
Challengers hits theaters on April 26 – watch the latest trailer here!
Fyi: Zendaya is wearing a Brunello Cucinelli outfit, Christian Louboutin heels, and Bulgari jewelry.
Click through the gallery for 10+ pictures of Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor at the event…...
The 27-year-old Emmy-winning actress joined co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor at the photo call for their movie Challengers held during the 2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Saturday (April 13) in Monaco.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Zendaya
For the event, Zendaya sported a white sweater with a coordinating cream-colored skirt.
After posing for photos, Zendaya, Mike, and Josh were spotted laughing in the stands as they watched the tennis match.
Zendaya also rocked a tennis-inspired look to the movie’s premiere in London. While at the event, she was spotted sharing a special moment with boyfriend Tom Holland.
Challengers hits theaters on April 26 – watch the latest trailer here!
Fyi: Zendaya is wearing a Brunello Cucinelli outfit, Christian Louboutin heels, and Bulgari jewelry.
Click through the gallery for 10+ pictures of Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor at the event…...
- 4/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Luca Guadagnino's new film "Challengers" is set in 2019 during a pivotal tennis match between tennis pro Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and the struggling also-ran Patrick Zweig (Josh O'Connor). Watching from the stands is Donaldson's wife, the former teen tennis prodigy Tashi Duncan (Zendaya). Tashi looks incredibly concerned, and the two players seem to hate each other. The film then begins a series of flashbacks, stretching back 13 years to when the characters were all teenagers. It seems that Art, Patrick, and Tashi once had a three-way makeout session in a motel room that cemented their physical and emotional attraction for years. Tashi briefly dated Josh, while Art, retaining a crush, attempted to sabotage their relationship. Art and Tashi would begin a romance after she sustains an injury, with Tashi becoming Art's coach. Resentment bubbles apace.
It's all very soapy, of course, but Guadagnino tempers the melodrama with excellent attention to detail,...
It's all very soapy, of course, but Guadagnino tempers the melodrama with excellent attention to detail,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Zendaya Led Challengers Receive Positive Reviews Ahead Of Its Theatrical Release. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Zendaya-led Challengers has received positive reviews from critics, and it will have an amazing impact on its theatrical release, which is still a few days away. The actress recently received much praise for her performance in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two and now in this Luca Guadagnino directorial. Scroll below to find out what the critics are saying about it.
Cast of Challengers-
Emmy winners Zendaya and Josh O’Connor are featured in the sports drama as Tashi and Patrick. The Spider-Man: Homecoming actress is one of the rising stars in Hollywood, and West Side Story fame Mike Faist will also support her.
About Challengers-
It is a sports romance drama featuring Zendaya as the lead, and the story revolves around her character, Tashi. She is a former tennis player who took her husband Art,...
Zendaya-led Challengers has received positive reviews from critics, and it will have an amazing impact on its theatrical release, which is still a few days away. The actress recently received much praise for her performance in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two and now in this Luca Guadagnino directorial. Scroll below to find out what the critics are saying about it.
Cast of Challengers-
Emmy winners Zendaya and Josh O’Connor are featured in the sports drama as Tashi and Patrick. The Spider-Man: Homecoming actress is one of the rising stars in Hollywood, and West Side Story fame Mike Faist will also support her.
About Challengers-
It is a sports romance drama featuring Zendaya as the lead, and the story revolves around her character, Tashi. She is a former tennis player who took her husband Art,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The entertainment world is abuzz with anticipation as the first look at the upcoming film “Challengers” starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist has been released. This highly-anticipated movie promises to deliver a unique and captivating cinematic experience that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.
“Challengers” directed by Luca Guadagnino revolves around a love triangle among three tennis players. After being postponed last year due to Hollywood strikes, the film now has a new trailer and release date. The latest preview, similar to the one from June 2023, serves as a reminder of the film’s upcoming release. The storyline follows former tennis star Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), whose career ends due to a leg injury, as she reconnects with her pro husband Art (Mike Faist) and a former rival/lover Patrick (Josh O’Conner) years later.
The Amazon MGM Studios film was written by Justin Kuritzkes and features...
“Challengers” directed by Luca Guadagnino revolves around a love triangle among three tennis players. After being postponed last year due to Hollywood strikes, the film now has a new trailer and release date. The latest preview, similar to the one from June 2023, serves as a reminder of the film’s upcoming release. The storyline follows former tennis star Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), whose career ends due to a leg injury, as she reconnects with her pro husband Art (Mike Faist) and a former rival/lover Patrick (Josh O’Conner) years later.
The Amazon MGM Studios film was written by Justin Kuritzkes and features...
- 4/12/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
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