Zendaya Stars in Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers' Set to Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Zendaya portrays a former tennis prodigy turned coach caught between two tennis players she has relationships with in the new film “Challengers.”
“Challengers” directed by Luca Guadagnino will open the Venice Film Festival on August 30.
The film explores themes of love, friendship, and rivalry between men.
“Challengers” stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist and features music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
The festival director praises “Challengers” as cinema in its purest form.