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josh o'connor and mike faist behind the scenes of challengers (2024) dir. luca guadagnino

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Mike Faist and Zendaya Coleman for CHALLENGERS press tour in Australia.

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MIKE FAIST 2024 | Anthony Prince Leslie ph. for “Challengers” Press Tour

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Mike Faist - Challengers Australian Premiere // March 2024

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#i'm mike

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Yeah yeah okay.. I hear you. I mean, margaritas have tequila in them, don’t they? I’m up for trying that. As long as there is salt on the rim, I’m down for it. Oh wow.. I really just thought they judged them cause it’s like shit ton of different liquors all in one and it’s like lethal to drink, but alright. They work great if you wanna get that kick quickly though, gotta say. But you definitely regret it in the morning.

I'm a margarita or tequila girl, if you're down to give those a try and enjoy them with me. I am actually and share a fun fact. One of the most complicated drinks is actually the Long Island Iced Tea. It has a lot more to mix together and takes more time than most other drinks, so it's said usually the bartenders judge those who order them.

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Sounds like you've really been making the most out of your time here. Much like you should. Who has been your favorite performance yet then?

I don't do like...coachella but I do enjoy the occasional concert event, and this is really fun. I have been trying to catch everyone I know and people I really like, and obviously support friends.

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I was actually debating skipping out on it cause masses of people all crammed into one place? Yeah no, it’s not my favorite thing unless I’m sitting in a theatre crowd you know? The sole reason I made it out here is because my girlfriend convinced me it would be good for us to get some time away and off with each other too, before we’re about to be very busy in the upcoming days. And much like always, she was completely right. So far, no regrets. Wow, that is incredible. I mean we can never learn too much, can we? Admirable that you’re choosing to spend your time broadening your insight on a subject. We can make it both work.. or well, you can and I will do what I can to help you make sure you have the time to study, but also have the time to enjoy yourself and make the trip worth it. Of course, don’t mention it. Here to be your walking timer and clock. Yeah no, don’t worry about me.. I’ve definitely been out enjoying myself. Yeah actually, my girlfriend is performing tomorrow, on the last day of performances. So if you care to join me when Zendaya is performing, then please do the honor of being my guest.

I don't think either us fully prepared ourselves for this, did we? In my defence, it seemed like a good idea in theory. Yeah, I feel you there. I rarely leave the comfort of my own home either. It's a lot, but at least we've found one another in the sea of crazy, right? Yeah! I decided to go back this year to take another class. It's been great and I love expanding my knowledge. I have however made an I'll advised mistake by coming here when I should be studying for exams. It should be fine. I'm grateful to be here. Thanks, Mike. I knew I could count on you. I'm blessed that you decided to come to this thing after all. Don't worry, I'll have fun. You promise you'll do the same though? Don't stay hauled up in your room all day. I'm nothing if not ambitious. You're actually the best, you know that? Thank you. Which set are you itching to watch? Maybe we can stand together so we don't seem so out of place.

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That makes two of us, I promise you. This whole thing ain’t exactly my go to place of comfort either. Trust me, ask anyone else and they would tell you it's a damn rare thing that I’ll be out in public, willingly amongst so many people and celebrities for that matter. Oh shit you have uni stuff? Alright alright, got it. Promise you I’ll do the best I can. I’ll set a reminder to text you every night. Just remember to take the time you do have to try and have some fun. Make it worth the trip and all. It’s admirable that you’ve done it despite being very busy, by the sounds of it. I can guarantee you I definitely don’t, so I do not mind adding a few to the mix if it’s the likes of yourself. We’ll have a good time and it won’t be too late, so you have the time to do what you have to get done.

I feel as though I'm in over my head here. Trying to step outside my comfort zone and do things to spark joy in my life. However, I think I may have started off a tiny but too early. I have uni work I should be doing, but instead I'm getting ready to see what hit song Luke Hemmings is getting ready to belt out. I'm telling you because I believe you to be a good influence. Promise me, you'll try and encourage me to go back to my hotel room at around 8 so I don't fall behind. Even if it's just you texting me. In return, I promise to have the best time with you. I know you probably have a million friends to hangout with here, but I'll be one amongst the many. @mikeefaist

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Well I did.. kind of. Been in hiding and making the most of my time out of the limelight before I mentally have to deal with everything come Challengers. I'm glad Z and Josh are way better at it so they drag the heavy load. Oh god yeah, amazing right? Gotta tell you I'm over the fucking moon she's gonna be up there. I'm so proud she's seizing the opportunity to perform again. I know she's going to kill it. Yeah you don't even have to ask, you know that. I'd love having you there with me, so you got it Mags.

I was starting to worry that you'd vanished off the face of the earth again. Then I saw Zendaya is going to perform on the stage which is actually so freaking amazing? Good for you. You get to be a little fanboy in the crowd and I just might join you if you'll have me. / @mikeefaist

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Whats your go to drink? I see everyone walking around with all sorts of drinks and I'm thinking maybe I should branch out of my standard choices; being whiskey on the rocks or a regular beer. I've always just thought all else is too fancy and complicated. You prepared to convince me otherwise? | @carsonlsofia

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Hey man. Was great seeing you in Paris last.. You managed to get out of the show all safe and sound? God knows the flashes burned my eyes for days after that. But better get used to that again I suppose. Good to see you're out here too. You're up for a drink and a catch up at some point? | @russgarfield

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I definitely don't go to these kind of things often.. Masses of crowds or people.. celebrities.. not my thing. But hey, a decent line up can make even me crawl out of my nest and join the party. You looking forward to the week? Got any plans other than catching the performers? | @maddiesclines

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I don’t know.. You just seem like a person who does baking well. Is that a vibe you can get from people? I have no idea. But it’s definitely a vibe you give off. Hey, at least you enjoy it right? Was I a little bit right? You can never go wrong with vanilla and sprinkles — severely underrated.

I am not the person who makes it look easy, I make messes and I drop things but I adore you for thinking I could bake – or have a favourite thing to bake. Which I do, anything vanilla with sprinkles, but I severely lack the talent.

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I truly do believe she is the actress of our generation. She is already a living legend and the stuff she puts out there, no one does it better than her. I think most of her take her talent for granted and can’t really comprehend that we’re witnessing a true legend being born, right in front of our eyes. Yeah we are  very much lucky she wanted us on board and that it just so happened to become reality. That may well be true, yeah. I’ve not done many projects on the whole Hollywood spectrum.. Except for West Side Story. But I mean it’s usually the same people circling the big events so everyone is bound to have bumped into one another sooner or later. No, this is the only project we’ve done together. — Oh yeah, no one can blame you for that. It’s a big gig of course and no one puts more pressure on themselves and you yourself. But you’ve been trusted with it for a reason, so you know they have faith you’re going to be absolutely fine. You’re not wrong there. Enjoy the silence before hell breaks loose. Even if it’s not always hell per say.. but you know. Absolutely, our jobs are not work, they’re a privilege. Even if we have worked hard to get here.. It’s not easy to make it, but we’re lucky we get to do what we do.

you truly cannot go wrong with her and i know the movie will be fantastic. that's so cool she actually got to name drop you two and get you roped into the whole thing. hollywood is so much smaller sometimes than i realize because so many actors already know each other or have worked together. have you guys worked on a project before this one together? thank you! i'm super stoked for all of it. hosting is truly a fun experience, even if i'm a nervous wreck all the way leading up to the night of the show. our jobs only allow so many breaks, too, so we gotta seize them while we can. enjoy the nice and peace before the storm rolls right back through. then again my mom always said if you love what you do then you never work a day in your life.

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Or maybe just a great big sign from whatever higher power there may be that me and dancing for the sake of social media, is not something that goes very well hand in hand. Oh no it wasn’t for my tiktok, I don’t even have one. I don’t think my friend ever uploaded it? At least I hope they didn’t. I feel like if they had, then I would’ve heard about it from a friend or most likely my girlfriend. And I am more than okay with her never seeing that video you know? Nah honestly, I don’t care too much for it. I’m just taking it as a sign that social media really isn’t for me. I only ever had twitter, once. When the Broadway production I was in forced me to get one. I only used it to call out people who kept recording during our performances, so I don’t know what else good it made for me having it. But it is what it is.. Aha I see, you’re that person.. Lurking on others whilst they have no idea whether you’re around or not. I respect it.

You're a brave soul, finally caving and stepping into the great unknown... for you, at least. Hey, there's no good blaming the floor. Trained dancer or not, you're bound to have a bad day. Maybe it's the pressure of tiktok? Can't say I've ever filmed a video myself, but I hear stuff on there goes crazy viral. Should I be asking around to see if anyone has seen your dance fail or did you decide to give yourself a break and not upload it? I don't know if that should be the reason you stray away from social media. Maybe it was just a fluke. Don't stress yourself out about it too much! Me and social media? Hm... I have insta, but I very rarely post on there. I'm like an enigma. I like to stay that way and social media would kinda give away all my mystery.

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Believe it or not, but I've been on a baking kick recently. I just thought why the hell not. Some people make it look so easy and I thought I'm not the worst person in the kitchen. Like how difficult can it be to make some focaccia and banana bread? Turns out, not very difficult at all. You got a favorite thing to bake? | @savinggraciemadigan