Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ Trailer Shows Racy Side Of Tennis Pro’s World

Zendaya is about to take her image and shake it up, judging from the steamy first trailer for her new film.

Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, 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 (Mike Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor)–his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.

The film is produced by Amy Pascal, Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, and Rachel O’Connor. Bernard Bellew serves as the film’s executive producer.

It is written by Justin Kuritzkes. Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino, opens in theaters on September 15, 2023.

Watch the trailer above.