Rivals: Why did Zendaya demand Josh O’Connor in a love triangle movie?

Film directed by Luca Guadagninoresponsible for films such as Call Me By Your Name (2017) and sigh (2018), Rivals is starring zendayainterpreter of Tashiwho was impressed by Josh O’Connor (Patrick) – and demanded the actor in the film.

The production is scheduled to premiere on September 14, 2023 in Brazilian cinemas, but must be postponed due to the strike of actors and screenwriters in hollywood. The plot follows a love triangle between Tashi, Patrick It is Artplayed by Mike Faist. See the plot below:

Tashi Duncan, a tennis prodigy turned coach, a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion (Art) which has accumulated only defeats in recent games, the strategy of Tashi for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face the failed Patrick on the courts. Patrick was her husband’s best friend, and is ex-boyfriend of Tashi. When past and present collide, and tensions rise, Tashi must wonder what the cost of this victory will be.

During an interview with the magazine Total Film (via Film Updates), zendaya recalled the early stages of production, when he had just landed the role of Tashi. It is worth remembering how the actress is also a producer of Rivals, and was important behind the scenes in front of and behind the camera.

“When I first read the script, I was filming Spider-Man: Never Go Home (2021) and watched The Crown, I thought, ‘This guy is amazing. He would be perfect for this…’ so when I talked to Luca, without having said anything, he said: ‘So, I’m thinking of Josh O’Connor.’ I replied: ‘Okay! That was in my head too!’