"More sweat!" Challengers' Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor on sweat, grunts and tennis fails

Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist join BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to talk about new movie Challengers. They reveal which of them was the best (and worst) at actual tennis, the secret behind passive aggressively eating a banana, and how to master Zendaya's unimpressed face.
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For more Zendaya, watch Ali speak to her and the rest of the cast of Dune: Part Two here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKnCXp9srdZlgassi=LFZZVP5JxUF-dFmL

[@kayefbutterfly]

Can I just say that Mike Faist is soooooooo fkin GORGEOUS?!?!

[@robinvolpi]

Has a sexiness about him.

[@Evrparock11]

he is ❤

[@yanathepotato5705]

I hear you. he's actually one of the first (and one of the only few) white male actors/celebs whom I actually genuinely found attractive.

[@elenarowe3642]

​@yanathepotato5705 Yes! Would also put Timothee Chamalet up there too :)

[@elenarowe3642]

If you haven't seen Mike Faist in West Side Story he is amazing in that as Riff!

[@ScarlettJ1221]

When Z says that she's embarrassed or shy, it reminds me of how incredible her acting skills are, she's truly amazing

[@billiestevens318]

She literally plays the exact same person in everything she is in, just a complete knob

[@queent1869]

not you calling her Z 😂😂

[@cdnm123]

The chemistry between them is chemistrying

[@shelwhitfield1905]

Really? I see no chemistry.

[@cfbg]

@@shelwhitfield1905must suck to not have a brain.

[@cdnm123]

@@shelwhitfield1905 then you are blind

[@Harry-fk5of]

@@shelwhitfield1905 You probably have to see the film first. All three of them had a lot of chemistry in this movie

[@xLuvandkisses101x]

They also happen to be earth signs (Z is Virgo, Mike is Cap, Josh is Taurus)!

[@brookevandendriesen2174]

This is the most comfortable I’ve ever seen Mike Faist in these interviews

[@calidofrio13]

and i was gonna ask why he looked so uncomfortable lmaooooooooooooooooooo

[@brookevandendriesen2174]

@@calidofrio13 hahahah you should watch the other ones! He barely speaks and when he does it’s one word

[@vehzee]

His best ones are Fandango and Pay or Wait interviews

[@fareenic]

Uncomfortable or just rude? Poor Ali just doing his job

[@calidofrio13]

@@fareenic exactly and also the stars are being paid to be there, so Mike is not doing his job tbhhh

[@karabokhanyile]

Josh really felt strongly about how embarrassing ADR was 😂

[@sweetheartsjj]

The “we’re not doing what he’s doing” had me cackling

[@quietestkitten]

I love this interviewer every time I see him. I feel like he really tries to connect to the people he's talking to. In this one, I think it took them a few minutes, but then they warmed right up to him. I sense that people usually enjoy being interviewed by him

[@shinemadela]

Mike remembering the hotel😭

[@PokhrajRoy.]

When you give Ali a compliment, he sweats on cue too 😂

[@hanibeeez]

Challengers cast’s chemistry is amazing

[@PokhrajRoy.]

They’re such a fun trio to watch in interviews 👏🏽 (AND THEN Ali Plumb enters the chat)

[@domcoke]

Ali Plumb is is one of the best in the business. To see him charm them, while also feeling like he was paying attention to the film, while also slipping in funny questions, it's a beautiful thing to witness. He even had Mike Faist crack a smile.

[@michelledoesstuff]

Josh is adorable 🥰

[@CjCaday]

He is, this is the first movie i watched him act and i didnt get interested in him in trailers but in the actual movie? Daaaamn he is so cute

[@michelledoesstuff]

@@CjCaday I've been a fan of his for years (since God's Own Country), but I definitely find him especially attractive in this one haha.

[@Elmerphant]

Full Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus friendship right here. LOVE IT!!! Earth signs are the best

[@denarendall]

Saw the movie last night. Not my personal favourite, but definitely some STELLAR acting from them all! I was so impressed. And I cannot get over Z’s beauty!

[@danielbarrero2815]

great interview. the film is fantastic

[@lavienrosewon8811]

Zendaya is so cute and wonderful person,i hope she will get other successful role

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Wait a second...Mike can sweat on que?? That's incredible

[@ImAshley2023]

Not really. They just mean that he will immediately work himslef up to a sweat just before filming those scenes. Whereas the others moreso chose being sprayed with water instead. It's like how he's better at playing tennis than them because he started practicing privately once he got the role long before everyone else began training. So he likes to put in the extra work. I think because he's accustomed to the theatre world where there's no movie magic and Everything is live

[@alexstamp7373]

Yeah it’s a joke

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

@@ImAshley2023 Mike Faist also played tennis in high school.

[@septian5848]

Zendaya really have the chemistry with challengers cast than dune lmao

[@haleycarson4129]

Hard disagree

[@akirebara]

Uuuuuggghhhh finally! I've been waiting for this! Will watch the movie this weekend!

[@scarlettbat]

Me staring into the screen rooting for ali to win mike over like: 👀👀👀 AND HE DID! :D

[@SunshineArsenal]

Zendeya is such a stunning woman ❤😮

[@nenewini]

mike has a great laugh

[@Danmandxd]

Been waiting fo this film for a while looks epic brillian interview. Tennis grunting movie hell yeah

[@CjCaday]

Josh laugh and smile is so cute 😍

[@helenal6123]

Ali Plumb is such a ridiculously good interviewer. He puts them all at ease.

[@TaroZak]

This movie is finally here! Was super sad when it got pushed back but am so excited

[@danaemadama1560]

I love this interview! This interview is so good at his job

[@deeobrien5417]

Those are four lovely folks 🥰 lovely chemistry in that room ❤️

[@lazaromurad322]

I love the reporters outfit love it!! im gonna try and recreate it

[@thethebest3263]

I love this interviewer

[@gd-rm5729]

THE MOVIE WAS INCREDIBLE!!! THE STORY WAS INCREDIBLE!! THE ACTORS, THE SET, THE GRAINY VISUALS, THE SPORTS SCENES, THE PARKING LOT SCENE WITH THE RED LIGHT OMG OMG OMGGGGGGGGGGGGG I THINK IM GONNA GO SEE IT A SECOND TIME

[@tedrahsmothers5565]

Spectacular film two thumbs way up

[@emjbelle]

Love this movie so much!!

[@vampiring]

i loooove how all of them are so endearing! makes me wanna chat with them too

[@saierwe]

0:19 Aww Zendaya always being so cute and modest, Tom Holland is really lucky she's a great catch

[@lifetimeofwanting]

i love staring at mike faist

[@polyaplus]

Go anywhere, Zendaya is basically a perfect person all round, am i wrong?

[@MARIOLANZO]

Josh was so good in this film!

[@medsm3113]

This is the first time I hear an interview with Zendaya and her voice is so different than her acting voice wow!

[@annapan1978]

I’ve seen the film yesterday and it was great! Different than I expected

[@rikerich1769]

I wanna be Mike's white shirt

[@samanthapereira3829]

i want to join this friend group

[@charlottewilloughby8021]

All I see is Prince Charles.

[@TitusWasBorn]

Maybe a heavily yassified Charles

[@1258puppy]

@@TitusWasBorn I think they meant he only can see his previous role as he was actually playing the role of prince Charles in the crown lol

[@TitusWasBorn]

@@1258puppy lmao ik

[@alanreyna415]

7:05 That actor was not having it

[@CeceSaysHi_950]

Nice bow tie Ali!

[@naimahmed3720]

All Aboard the Zendaya Express. Choo Choo!

[@vitaflood6677]

not the grunting in a dark room HAHAHA

[@user-iz6wz1um5l]

When they said"CRINGE" I WAS LIKE WHATTTTT 😅😂CRINGE SOOO CONFUSED 😕

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

three hobbits and a princess on this interview!

[@lilmissamericanconsumer-br9yw]

Mike Faist is SO HOT 🥵

[@notprosperBEATS]

1:00

[@user-by6tg8gw7x]

6:25

[@calidofrio13]

Why isn't this on iplayer?

[@calidofrio13]

@@annapan1978 i meant this interview not the movie.

[@HANNAHPOO]

4:27

[@babyhols777]

6:37 mike was full on moaning

[@OdogwuXX]

Unrelated but I just watched Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer!!😂

[@twittertwice]

And you are very needy... for attention.

[@velmad3894]

I'm sure mommy would appreciate hearing that🥺

[@iconiicxbecky]

omgggg

[@aaronhaceves]

Why is Mike Faist... like that

[@mnaoitb1]

the two guys look. identical to me

[@velmad3894]

Glasses.

[@Ronie022]

In the movie they are told that they look like brothers

[@var67]

I think Faist is a bit over Plumb's schtick.

[@expectationlost]

those questions are so basic and simple, this is an adult film, need to raise your game, maybe you should talk about it themes.

[@under88Me]

Mike is really bored. I understand, these interviews are very superficial and they are doing a lot of them in a row.

[@fareenic]

It’s his job though and he was being rude.

[@fareenic]

Mike is just rude, it’s his job to promote the film.

[@KPlaysSports123]

He's rude in every interview. Look at how pleasant Zendaya and Josh are, that's what professions are like

[@daler205]

Tom Holland who decided to watch this video: 😢

[@twittertwice]

Growthefjkup

[@geoafe66]

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[@MimMdance]

I am not a woman to judge, but I get pretty good vibes from Josh O'Connor, and worse from the other guy. I am a guy to judge that Zendaya is likely the hottest celebrity on the planet. 😄

[@user-cj1kz8jf4y]

Horrible sepiction of someone that tries hard to stay on rhe right side of things. Invasion of pesonal space of lets say tom cruise aka pretender make demeaning film for women

[@twittertwice]

Take your meds

[@noraa2635]

Some of ali's comments are akward. And wuite cringe

[@DeeMontezx1]

I've never seen an actor look more miserable for a movie promo. Mike Faist has either personal problems or he is just not fond of his costars interviews or both. Seriously, he never looks happy and Zendaya loves to hear herself talk, she hardly gives them a chance to speak. Yes I've been watching quite a few of their interviews.

[@twittertwice]

None of the above.Bulls questions drive him up the wall and most of these interviews are crap... but they are selling the movie. Too many interviewed are crushing, trying to impress with everything but questions... or trying to become friends...just awful

[@hm2011100]

Yeh. He was really enthused & charming when interviewed for ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ & especially ‘West Side Story’. Who knows what’s going on? He doesn’t join Zendaya & Josh in praise of Luca Guadagnino... maybe they didn’t gel, maybe he’s less proud of this movie, maybe he was uncomfortable with being relentlessly sexually objectified. I used to be a big fan of Guadagnino, but realise now he’s a bit creepy & can objectify & even manipulate or exploit his actors.

[@Linsey009]

@@hm2011100 maybe all of you need to realize that you do not know these people or their thoughts so stop being weird lmao

[@cgm530]

his father & grandfather both just died. cut him some slack

[@deliverinwales]

Can you please stop playing beyonce and taylor swift, you guys are forcing me to listen to classic fm ffs

[@WESTERNBOUNDTV]

You just knew they were gonna have her with the white boys

[@twittertwice]

you ever watched tennis... For a long time it was just Foe and Felix, now we got Ben, Chrisand Arthur...So tennis has been bereft of Black Players... also how many Black folks going to a tennis movie with all Black folks! grow up

[@cfbg]

Cry about it.

[@sargfowler9603]

This is one of the worst movies I've seen in a long while. It jumps backwards and forwards all the time so you don't know what's going on. I think it's just for fans of Zendaya, but sadly fails even in this respect. Save your money and go see another movie.

[@thehallofvalhalla]

Just say you don't understand it and move on bud

[@sargfowler9603]

@@thehallofvalhalla You never understand something that is a complete pile of cr@p

[@assholebyginger]

2:38 even when Mike is just sitting and quiet he looks like a dream

[@Urmomsaredpanda]

I like her outfit

[@novakgoatovic]

I feel this movie will be very bad and not about tennis at all😂.

[@robinvolpi]

Huh?? Your ignorance is your own cross to bear and your "feelings" don't make you right. ;) In fact, just from your little theory I suggest that you begin to question your discernment. ;)

[@lavienrosewon8811]

This movie get 96 % great reviews by 80 critism reviews aldo this is great movie

[@alexstamp7373]

I really enjoyed it, it does slow down a bit at the end, and there’s a lot of slow mo but it’s definitely worth a watch

[@twittertwice]

no body cares what you think but you

[@fareenic]

Nah I agree, doesn’t look good at all 😂