Romeo Beckham makes acting debut in tennis romance film

Romeo Beckham, the 23-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham, is set to make his acting debut in the French romantic drama "Forty Love," scheduled for release in France on November 25. The film, directed by fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti in his feature debut, will see Beckham star opposite Paul Kircher, who plays tennis prodigy Sacha Gallo.

The story centers on Gallo, a superstar training under his father's guidance to win a major trophy in Paris. His path is disrupted by the arrival of a charismatic new rival, portrayed by Beckham. According to the official synopsis, Gallo faces an opponent of an entirely different nature: love, described as a force more destabilizing and dangerous than anything encountered on the court. The film is produced by ChiFouMi Productions and co-produced by Studiocanal, which will handle worldwide sales.

Producer Hugo Selignac described the project as a sensual, romantic, and deeply moving romantic fable and coming-of-age story about the demands of high-level sport. He praised Carlotti's visual language and the film's exploration of desire, competition, and identity. The cast also includes Guillaume Canet, Benjamin Voisin, and Catherine...