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It was one of the most anticipated films of 2024. And it finally landed on Prime Video<\/strong> in September 2025. After Bones & All <\/em><\/a>(2022) with Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet<\/strong>, the prolific Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino<\/strong> (Call Me By Your Name<\/em>, Suspiria<\/em>) made headlines in April 2024 with his feature film Challengers<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zendaya, a fiery tennis coach in Challengers<\/em><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before embarking on a film with Daniel Craig<\/strong><\/a> (Queer<\/em><\/strong><\/a>), Luca Guadagnino once again demonstrated his gift for narratives celebrating a burning desire. His bold aesthetics is on full display in this sexy, arty, and high-energy tennis drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coproduced by Zendaya, Challengers <\/em>tells the story of a rising tennis star, Tashi (Zendaya), who decides to dedicate herself to the career of her husband Art (Mike Faist<\/strong>, seen in West Side Story<\/em>) and becomes his coach after suffering an injury. She pushes him relentlessly to transform the mediocre player into a Grand Slam champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe game was the most important element of the film, whether it was the game of life, competition, challenge, seduction or friendship<\/em>.\u201d \u2014 Luca Guadagnino<\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a match of little sporting significance, yet decisive on a human level, Art must face Tashi\u2019s ex-boyfriend, who also happens to be his former best friend and doubles partner Patrick (Josh O\u2019Connor<\/a>, known from God\u2019s Own Country<\/em>, The Crown<\/em>, and La Chimera<\/em>). An ambitious plot that unfolds into a complex romantic and friendship triangle, blending platonic queer romance with romantic rivalry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a press conference in Paris, Luca Guadagnino<\/strong><\/a> said about his film: \u201cWhen I received Justin Kuritzkes<\/strong>\u2019s screenplay, I realized how remarkable it was, because it creates a parallel between the tension on the court between the characters and the tension off the court. He uses tennis as a metaphor for human relationships. I thought it was essential to fully engage in the depiction of the matches on screen. The game was the most important element of the film, whether it was the game of life, competition, challenge, seduction or friendship. When you watch tennis, in person or on television, it\u2019s a very objective experience. But I wanted to make it very subjective. The idea was really to step onto the court and bring the sport to life in a way that reflected what was happening between the characters off the court.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The filmmaker also intended to maintain an erotic tension between the three central characters throughout the film. \u201cTo me, it was important not to make a story about two men competing for the same woman. This is about three people, who collided chemically and can no longer be separated. And whenever they are, the resulting frictions and actions must always lead back to their reunion,<\/em>\u201d the director shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A love triangle with Josh O\u2019Connor and Mike Faist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Challengers<\/em><\/strong> has been rated R in the United States due to explicit sex scenes and language not suitable for children. Indeed, the film is full of sensual sequences in which the trio of actors gets closer. Zendaya<\/strong>, who was reportedly paid around \u20ac11 million for this feature, is more sensual than ever in this film. That project was a way for her to leave behind her previous teenage roles on the big screen and in the series Euphoria<\/em><\/strong>. Her bold performance, like those of her partners Josh O\u2019Connor<\/strong> and Mike Faist<\/strong>, unveils many layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director Luca Guadagnino<\/strong> still seems in awe of the work done by his cast: \u201cThere is something truly exhilarating about making this film with this trio of actors, seeing them bring these characters to life, digging deeply to find answers about their behaviour and psychologically owning their journey. That\u2019s what I look for in all the films I make. I hope to be a witness to the transformation of a script and dialogue into genuine moments of life<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another major asset of the film? The wardrobe for Challengers<\/em> was designed by the hyperactive Irish creator Jonathan Anderson<\/strong><\/a>, founder of the label JW Anderson<\/strong><\/a> and creative director at Dior<\/strong><\/a>. An extra push to the growing Tenniscore trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI asked myself, ‘how can we give the audience the feeling of being at a rave without the pills?’<\/em>\u201d \u2014 Luca Guadagnino<\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As for the soundtrack, Atticus Ross<\/strong> and Trent Reznor<\/strong> take the lead. The result makes you feel like you’re at a rave party when you’re simply watching a tense tennis match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luca Guadagnino<\/strong> recalls: \u201cThere was something about the film that felt very gripping and suffocating. It felt like a sweltering summer day when you need a very cold drink, like a Coca-Cola, to feel better. I liked that pop imagery. The experience of watching the film had to be as energizing and refreshing as a glass of Coca-Cola on a very hot day. From there came the idea that when you go to a rave, you don\u2019t drink alcohol if you\u2019re taking pills. So I asked myself, ‘how can we give the audience the impression of being at a rave without the pills?’ So I called the musicians Trent (Reznor) and Atticus (Ross) and told them we should make a very upbeat house soundtrack<\/em>.\u201d The result is spot on – you end up sweating when watching Challengers<\/em><\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challengers (2024) by Luca Guadagnino, available on Prime Video.<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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