Challengers 2024 Movie
Tashi, a former tennis prodigy with a forced retirement due to injury, is now a coach.
Her husband, Art, is a champion tennis player who's experiencing a slump.
To reignite his spark, Tashi hatches a plan for Art to enter a "Challenger" event – a minor league tournament.
This seemingly straightforward strategy takes a dramatic turn when Art's opponent is revealed:
*Patrick, a talented player whose career fizzled out, also happens to be Tashi's ex-boyfriend and Art's former best friend.
The movie explores themes of ambition, love, and the pressures of athletic competition as Tashi, Art, and Patrick navigate this unexpected reunion on the court.
Challengers (2024)
Genre: Romantic Sports Drama
Release Date: April 26, 2024 (US and Canada)
Director: Luca Guadagnino (known for Call Me By Your Name)
Writer: Justin Kuritzkes
Cast:
Zendaya as Tashi (former tennis prodigy turned coach)
Mike Faist as Art (champion tennis player in a slump)
Josh O'Connor as Patrick (Tashi's ex-boyfriend and Art's former best friend)
Storyline:
Tashi, a former tennis player with a coaching career, tries to revive her husband Art's tennis career after a string of losses. Her unconventional plan involves entering him into a low-level Challenger event. The situation gets complicated when Art's opponent turns out to be Patrick, Tashi's ex-boyfriend and Art's former best friend.
Interesting Facts:
The film was originally scheduled for release in 2023 but was delayed due to a strike and then released in April 2024.
It premiered in Sydney, Australia before hitting theaters in the US and Canada.
The music is composed by the acclaimed team of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Reviews suggest the film is a visually stylish take on the classic love triangle with a focus on the world of professional tennis.