Zendaya and Serena Williams. Image: Instagram via @serenawilliams and @zendaya
Serena Williams excitedly anticipates Zendaya’s Tennis-centric film
Tennis champion, Serena Williams and Coco Gauff eagerly await the release of Zendaya’s new tennis-centric masterpiece ‘Challengers.’
Zendaya and Serena Williams. Image: Instagram via @serenawilliams and @zendaya
In a recent social media frenzy, tennis legends Serena Williams and Coco Gauff expressed their elation over the announcement of the release date for Zendaya’s upcoming tennis-themed movie, ‘Challengers.’
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ZENDAYA AND CHALLENGERS
The Golden Globe-winning actress took to Instagram on New Year’s Day to reveal the film’s new poster and drop the release date bomb – 26 April as reported by Sportskeeda.
The movie, directed by Luca Guadagnino and featuring a star-studded cast including Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist, and Zendaya, follows the intriguing tale of a former tennis player turned coach, played by Zendaya.
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ZENDAYA AND SERENA WILLIAMS
Her world takes an unexpected turn when her husband (Faist) faces her former lover (O’Connor) in a Challenger tournament.
Reacting to the announcement, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams couldn’t contain her excitement, commenting, “So excited for this!!!!!”
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ZENDAYA’S SPORTS DRAMA
Coco Gauff echoed the enthusiasm, adding, “😍 can’t wait.” Fans of both tennis and cinema are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an engaging and suspenseful sports drama.
Originally slated for a debut at the prestigious Venice Film Festival with a theatrical release in August 2023, ‘Challengers’ faced an unexpected delay due to the Writers Guild of America strike last year.
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HOLLYWOOD STRIKE
Hollywood actors rallied in support of the strike, leading to the rescheduling of the film’s release to 2024.
Adding to the film’s allure is the involvement of tennis icon Andre Agassi’s former coach, Brad Gilbert, who served as a consultant for ‘Challengers.’ Gilbert worked closely with Zendaya for three months, helping her master the nuances of tennis for her role.
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CHALLENGERS
Director Luca Guadagnino commended the cast for their dedication, emphasizing the rigorous training undertaken by Zendaya, O’Connor, and Faist to authentically capture the athleticism required for the film.
As the countdown to 26 April begins, tennis and movie enthusiasts alike eagerly anticipate the unveiling of ‘Challengers’ and the gripping performances that are sure to accompany this tennis-centric cinematic experience.
