Zendaya's 'Challengers' Premieres Globally, Highlights Intimacy and Training

The film, starring Zendaya as a tennis prodigy turned coach, explores themes of love, competition, and safety on set with the help of an intimacy coordinator.

• Zendaya trained intensively as a tennis player for her role in 'Challengers', taking inspiration from Serena and Venus Williams.
• The film's cast, including Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist, emphasized the importance of feeling safe during filming, thanks to an intimacy coordinator.
• 'Challengers' follows the story of Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy who becomes her husband's coach, leading to a complex love triangle.
• The movie was directed by Luca Guadagnino and has been anticipated for its exploration of eroticism and emotional tension.
• After delays due to strikes in Hollywood, 'Challengers' is set to be released in Italian theaters on April 24, 2024.

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