Challengers (film)
Challengers is an upcoming romantic sports drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes.
| Challengers | |
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| Directed by | Luca Guadagnino |
| Written by | Justin Kuritzkes |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Releasing |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
The wife and coach of a famed tennis player in the middle of a losing streak signs him up for a Challenger event, where they discover he will compete against her former lover.
Cast
- Zendaya as Tashi
- Josh O'Connor as Patrick
- Mike Faist as Art
Production
It was announced in February 2022 that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer had landed the film, which would see Luca Guadagnino direct and Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist cast to star. Zendaya will also serve as a producer on the film.[1]
Filming began in May 2022 in Boston, where a casting call took place for local residents to audition to play tennis players, general extras, and stand-ins.[2]
References
- Kroll, Justin (February 11, 2022). "Luca Guadagnino Sets Zendaya, Josh O'Connor & Mike Faist To Star In 'Challengers' For MGM And Amy Pascal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Casting agency seeks extras, Zendaya lookalike for movie filming in Boston". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
External links
- Challengers at IMDb
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