Zendayais serving up a thrilling new character.
On Tuesday, MGM released the first trailer forChallengers, showcasing the actress withMike FaistandJosh O’Connoras a trio of young tennis players who cross paths romantically as teens and reconnect years later for a match between the two men.
In the sports comedy-drama, Zendaya plays Tashi Duncan, first introduced in the trailer as a highly-regarded prospect who catches the attention of Patrick (O’Connor) and Art (Faist).
In the trailer — which is set to Rihanna’s song “S&M” — the three get romantic, then Tashi suffers a serious leg injury while on the court that affects her career. Years later, Tashi is married to Art and works as his coach.
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An official synopsis describes Tashi as “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,” the synopsis reads.
“As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself: What will it cost to win?”
“She’s wonderful,” Guadagnino, 51, said of Zendaya’s performance at the time. “I mean, wow. We edited the movie and we almost actually don’t use any of her double. She’s so good.”
The filmmaker described his upcoming movie as a “sexy comedy” at the time, perVariety.
Challengersis in theaters Sept. 15.
source: people.com
