Challengers

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Why Zendaya's 'Challengers' is the Hottest Tennis Movie of 2024

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Find out why Zendaya says you need to watch 'Challengers' twice and why it's the sexiest film of the year! 🎾🔥

Zendaya's latest movie, 'Challengers,' is causing a stir with its combination of tennis drama and steamy romance. Starring as Tashi Duncan, Zendaya portrays a driven tennis player who forms complex relationships with fellow players, Patrick Zweig (Josh O'Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). The movie delves into the competitive world of tennis while intertwining themes of love, desire, and ambition.

'Challengers' has garnered attention not only for its gripping storyline but also for its sizzling scenes, including a memorable churro moment that has viewers talking. Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist, the co-stars, share insights into their on-screen dynamics and the film's daring elements. Melissa Kirsch, alongside sports journalist Cindy Shmerler, discusses the accuracy of the tennis portrayal in the movie.

As 'Challengers' heats up the big screen, critics and audiences alike are captivated by the film's intensity, with Luca Guadagnino's direction adding a layer of sensuality to the tennis-centric plot. The chemistry between Zendaya, O'Connor, and Faist keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, culminating in a breathtaking conclusion that leaves a lasting impact.

In conclusion, 'Challengers' emerges as a must-watch for tennis enthusiasts and romantics alike, blending sports drama with passionate storytelling. Zendaya's performance as the lead character elevates the movie to a whole new level of allure and intrigue, solidifying her place as a versatile and captivating actress in Hollywood's spotlight.

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Why Zendaya says you gotta see 'Challengers' twice (Mashable)

After a worldwide press tour that's been studded with tennis-inspired haute couture, Zendaya's latest movie, Challengers, is finally opening in theaters.

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'Challengers': Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist talk phallic churros and ... (USA TODAY College)

"Challengers" stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist open up about competing for Zendaya's affection, and how they shot the movie's arousing churro scene.

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'Challengers' Is Sexy ... but Is It Good Tennis? (The New York Times)

Melissa Kirsch, our deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, talks to the sports journalist Cindy Shmerler about how accurately the film portrays the world of ...

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Challengers is the sexiest and craftiest film of 2024 (RTE.ie)

Yes, spring is a strange time to have a red-hot contender in cinemas, but the actors' strike put the kibosh on Challengers' planned release in 2023 so here we ...

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Challengers (Now Habersham)

The movie stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a highly motivated tennis player who befriends two other players: Patrick Zweig (Josh O'Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike ...

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Movie review: 'Challengers' sizzles with bubbling ferocity (Eagle-Tribune)

By the time Luca Guadagnino's erotically charged tennis film “Challengers” reaches its breathless, sweaty, pulse-pounding and deeply satisfying climax, ...

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Zendaya, O'Connor and Faist on 'Challengers': Tennis movie ... (The Columbian)

NEW YORK — How sexy can a qualifying tennis tournament in New Rochelle, N.Y., be? When the on-court drama involves Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist, ...

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Challengers Review: Sparks Fly in Zendaya's Tennis-Centered Love ... (Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

WEHT/WTVW - Jim Hunter reviews Challengers, starring Zendaya, Maike Faist and Josh O'Connor and directed by Luca Guadagnino.

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Is Zendaya a Good Leading Lady in Challengers? (Vulture)

Matt Zoller Seitz and Angelica Jade Bastién debate whether Zendaya makes a good leading lady in Challengers. Zendaya is singular — in ways that may say more ...

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Box Office: 'Challengers' Serves $6.2 Million Opening Day (Variety)

Amazon MGM Studios' love-triangle drama is set to match industry projections for a $15 million debut. The tennis film also gets extra revenue from tickets for ...

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'Challengers' Tennis Match Glass Floor: How They Shot It (IndieWire)

The Challengers tennis match includes riveting shows from beneath a glass floor — why director Luca Guadagnino was excited for the ambitious shot.

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A Detailed Review of the Sex Scenes in Zendaya's Steamy New Movie (Slate Magazine)

The new tennis movie brings together three of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Do they achieve a grand slam?

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Box Office: Zendaya's 'Challengers' Serving Up $14M-$15M ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Arthouse filmmaker Luca Guadagnino's sexy adult drama earned a B+ CinemaScore from audiences as faith-based offering 'Unsung Hero' is graced with an A+.

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Challengers and Andy Samberg's 7 Days in Hell are weirdly similar (Polygon)

HBO's tennis comedy movie co-starring Game of Thrones' Kit Harington is the best thing to watch after Zendaya's big, sexy tennis movie.

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'Challengers' Box Office: How Did It Do on Opening Weekend? (Vulture)

It is projected to earn $15 million during its opening weekend, against an estimated $55 million budget. While it still has a way to go, the hype for the movie ...

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Thoughts on 'Challengers' — Rian Johnson and Edgar Wright ... (Jordan Ruimy)

This weekend's big movie is Luca Guadagnino's “Challengers”. This is a thread where readers can chime in with their own thoughts on this highly stylized and ...

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Is Challengers a True Story? No, But Zendaya's Tennis Movie Was ... (Glamour)

Zendaya's new tennis movie 'Challengers' was partially inspired by a real tennis couple—and Serena Williams instantly made the connection.

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