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'Challengers' cast: Where have you seen Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor before

Lucas Guadagnino's romantic drama "Challengers" is finally coming out next month. Here's a guide to the cast of the film, which includes Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist.

Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O'Connor attend the Australian premiere of "Challengers"
© Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O'Connor attend the Australian premiere of "Challengers"

One of the most anticipated movies of the year is Lucas Guadagnino’s romantic drama “Challengers,” which stars Zendaya in her first film lead role. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, the story follows a complicated love triangle between tennis players.

The movie will finally land in theaters next month (April 26), after being delayed from an initial release date in August 2023 due to the Hollywood strikes. And, it seems from the first reactions, that the movie is worth the wait.

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While it’s true that Zendaya is one of the most famous stars right now, there’s people who are not familiar with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, who complete the cast of the film. So, here’s a brief recap of their best known projects to date so far.

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Who is in the cast of ‘Challengers’?

Zendaya

Zendaya is arguably the most famous name of the cast. She is coming fresh from the release of “Dune: Part Two,” in which she plays Chani, a pivotal character in the series. However, she is probably best known for her role as Rue in HBO’s drama “Euphoria,” for which she won two Primetime Emmys, as well as for her stint as MJ in the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy.

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Zendaya (James Gourley/Getty Images)

The 27-year-old star started her career on Disney Channel’s sitcom “Shake It Up,” before starring in other original movies for the network such as “Frenemies” and “Zapped.” Before leaving Disney, she had her first experience in production with another series, “KC Undercover.”

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Mike Faist

Faist’s first major film role was Riff, the leader of the Jets, in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” for which he received a BAFTA nomination. He is also known for starring in the Prime Video’s series “Panic” and the comedy biopic “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game.” Apart from “Challengers,” he is set to appear in “The Bikeriders” alongside Austin Butler this year.

Mike Faist

Mike Faist (Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

On the other hand, the 32-year-old actor has appeared in several Broadway shows, such as “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Newsies.” Most recently, he also starred in the West End’s production of “Brokeback Mountain.”

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Josh O’Connor

Josh O’Connor earned worldwide recognition for his role as then-Prince Charles in Netflix’s drama “The Crown,” for which he won a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe award. In TV, he also starred in the comedy drama “The Durrells,” and had minor roles in “Peaky Blinders” and “Doctor Who.”

Josh O'Connor

Josh O’Connor (James Gourley/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, in film, he had his breakthrough role in the indie drama “God’s Own Country,” for which he won a British Independent Film Award. His other notable credits include “Emma,” in which he played Mr. Elton, as well as “La Chimera,” which is currently in cinemas. He is also set to star alongside Paul Mescal in the historical drama “The History of Sound.”

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Natalia is a seasoned journalist with over eight years of experience in digital media. Currently, she serves as a sports journalist at Bolavip US, where she covers soccer, tennis, and a wide range of sports topics. Her previous role as an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US allowed her to delve into the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. Natalia has also contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Revista Exclusiva and Cambio16, enriching her diverse reporting background in sports, fashion, and culture.

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