Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor shared steamy love scenes in the movie Challengers and approached them by being committed, patient, and helpful with each other. Faist used a "magical" technique to perform the intimate moments in Challengers, describing the cast as passionate alchemists trying to make the potion work. The cast of Challengers attended a training camp that combined acting and tennis, waking up early, stretching together, playing games, working out, and rehearsing all day.

Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) is looking to bring the heat… and not just on the tennis court. For the better part of six years, the actress has portrayed Peter Parker’s (Tom Holland) love interest M.J. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). But in 2024, Zendaya will star with Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in the sports romance Challengers. And Zendaya addressed how she handled those steamy loves scenes that the threesome shared while making the movie.