Romeo Beckham, the 23-year-old model and son of David and Victoria Beckham, is making his acting debut in the upcoming French film Forty Love, a sensual coming-of-age story centered on a tennis romance. The film, directed by renowned fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti, features Beckham as a charismatic tennis star who becomes the rival and love interest of the protagonist.
Plot and Cast Details
Forty Love follows Sacha Gallo, a tennis superstar training with his father to win a major trophy in Paris. Beckham plays Sacha's charismatic new rival, who challenges everything Sacha thought he understood about competition, ambition, and himself. The film's synopsis describes the encounter as a force as exhilarating as it is destabilizing, far more dangerous than anything Sacha has faced on the court. The cast includes Paul Kircher (The Animal Kingdom), Guillaume Canet (Sink or Swim), and Benjamin Voisin (The Stranger).
Behind the Scenes
The film is produced by Hugo Sélignac and Paco de Bary at Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, a Mediawan company, and co-produced by Studiocanal and Manna Studios. Sélignac described the film as a sensual, romantic, and deeply moving romantic fable and coming-of-age story about the demands of high-level sport and everything that lies beneath the surface, led by outstanding performances. He noted his long admiration for Carlotti's work as a photographer, citing a rare tenderness, melancholy, and strength in his images.
Public Reaction
Fans expressed excitement on social media, with one writing: "Romeo picking a debut where the rival becomes the love interest is bold casting." Another commented: "Watching this to see if Romeo can sell the moment the match turns personal." A third added: "Beckham energy meeting soft tennis drama is giving unexpected but welcome character arc."
Beckham Family Dynamics
Romeo's acting project comes amid ongoing tension with his older brother Brooklyn, who distanced himself from the family in a scathing statement earlier this year. Brooklyn accused his parents of being controlling and attempting to ruin his marriage to Nicola Peltz. Romeo recently liked an Instagram post claiming that Nicola is the problem, signaling his stance on the family drama. The two brothers narrowly avoided a run-in at the Met Gala in May, which Brooklyn did not attend.
