‘Challengers’ Steamy 3-Way Kiss Scene Was Not In Original Script, Says Director Luca Guadagnino


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Deadline— A central scene in director Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers wasn’t in Justin Kuritzkes’ original script. In the film, Zendaya plays Tashi Duncan, a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion, Art (West Side Story‘s Mike Faist), on a losing streak, Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s […]

Daily Mail—Zendaya's racy Challengers three-way kiss scene with Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist was NOT originally scripted as director Luca Guadagnino gives behind-the-scenes details. Although Zendaya previously revealed that there are no sex scenes in her new movie Challengers, the Luca Guadagnino movie's steamy love triangle still has audiences talking

Entertainment Weekly—'Challengers' stars, director reveal that 3-way kiss was not originally in the script. 'Challengers' stars Zendaya and Mike Faist, along with director Luca Guadagnino, reveal that scandalous three-way kiss was not originally in the script.

Vulture—‘Challengers’ Director Luca Guadagnino on Viral Kiss Scene. “People, kiss! Do not make war,” Challengers director Luca Guadagnino coins.