Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ Co-Stars Playfully Mess Around with Her Wig Using a Tennis Racket

Zendaya and her co-stars from the upcoming film “Challengers” are not shying away from the movie’s steamy vibe. The 27-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a series of behind-the-scenes photos and videos from the tennis drama, including a playful moment where her co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist jokingly kissed a tennis racquet while wearing Zendaya’s wig from the film.

In the video, Faist jokingly refers to the scene as the “makeout scene” before both he and O’Connor lean in to kiss the racquet, eliciting laughter from all three actors. Zendaya captioned the post with a message expressing her nerves about leading a film for the first time, but also her gratitude for the support and excitement from her co-stars.

The carousel of images and videos also included O’Connor flipping a plastic water bottle, Zendaya practicing her tennis game, and the cast sitting with the film’s director, Luca Guadagnino. The movie follows Zendaya’s character, Tashi Duncan, a young tennis prospect caught in a romantic entanglement with fellow athletes Patrick and Art, played by O’Connor and Faist, respectively.

As tensions rise and pasts collide, Tashi must navigate the complexities of her relationships while facing the question of what it will cost to win. Guadagnino praised Zendaya for her dedication to the role, revealing that she performed much of her own tennis playing in the film’s match sequences. “Challengers” is set to hit theaters on April 26, promising a gripping and emotional story of love, competition, and redemption.