Challengers reveals truth behind Zendaya’s horrifying knee-tear scene

In Challengers, Zendaya’s character Tashi Duncan experiences a cringe-worthy moment where she tears her knee. Recently, it was revealed how the scene was created to appear authentic.

Tashi Duncan’s journey in Zendaya’s Challengers revolves around her blossoming relationship with close friends Art and Patrick and her promising career as a rising tennis star. However, a significant moment that stands out is the devastating knee injury that ultimately puts an end to her dreams.

As you watch the movie, the scene will evoke cringing and gasping at the realistic sound and appearance of Tashi’s knee twisting. There has been much speculation about how the injury was portrayed so convincingly – a recent post on X/Twitter has finally revealed the behind-the-scenes techniques used by the crew.

The post on TiKTok, shared by bysssarah, who was a part of the behind-the-scenes team for Challengers, featured a photo of a prosthetic version of Zendaya’s lower half with the caption, “What is that?”The photo originally appeared on the TiKTok account of bysssarah and can be found at the link provided.

what is that 😭 pic.twitter.com/jcZ2n7eXlo

— Wendell (@RhodeToLove) April 30, 2024

The prosthetic was utilized to replicate the movements of the career-ending injury without causing harm to Zendaya. The special effects team surpassed expectations by producing a remarkably realistic moment that has been the topic of conversation for everyone.

The knee tear injury depicted in Challengers is so realistic that even during subsequent viewings, viewers cannot help but flinch when shots of Art and Patrick’s knees are shown during the challenger match, as noted by one fan on Twitter.

Another person joined in, stating, “I have dislocated my knee on two separate occasions and that scene caused me to instinctively grab my knee and groan in sympathy. It was so realistic, I could feel the pain.”

“Challengers is currently showing in theaters, and for those interested in learning more about the movie, it is possible to discover whether it is based on a true story.”