Romeo Beckham, son of David Beckham, is making his debut in a queer drama about tennis. It will star Catherine Deneuve

We tell you the main things about the film "Forty Love", where Romeo will play a charismatic opponent on the court and in life.

Romeo Beckham, the 23-year-old son of footballer David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, officially begins his acting career. He got one of the central roles in the French film «Forty Love» (or "40 Love") is a romantic drama set in the world of professional tennis. The picture is described as a coming-of-age story in the style of "from rivals to lovers" with elements of a queer novel.

In the center of the plot of the film is a young tennis heavyweight Sasha Gallo (played by Paul Kirscher, known from the "Kingdom of the Animals"), who trained all his life under the guidance of his father to win a major tournament in Paris. His familiar world collapses with the appearance of a new charismatic opponent played by Beckham. According to the creators, the main character will have to face an opponent of "a completely different kind - love", which will be more dangerous than any test on the court. The producers characterize the film as "a sensual and deeply touching romantic parable."

Romeo Beckham to make his acting debut in romance ‘FORTY LOVE.’

It follows a tennis prodigy (Paul Kircher) who finds his world upended when a charismatic rival (Beckham) enters his life, forcing him to confront a challenge greater than any match: love.

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The project is notable not only for the participation of Beckham Jr., but also for a truly stellar cast. The film features a legend of French cinema Катрин Денёв, as well as Guillaume Canet and Benjamin Voisin. The director was a well-known fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti, who previously worked with the Saint Laurent and Balenciaga brands; For him, this is his debut in a full-length film. The music for the film was written by 070 Shake and Johan Lennox.

For Romeo Beckham, this is not the first change in the professional vector. Previously, he tried to follow in his father's footsteps: he studied at the academy Arsenal, played for Inter Miami II (his father's club) and Brentford B. In 2024, he finally left the sport to focus on his modeling career, becoming the face of luxury brands such as Burberry and Yves Saint Laurent. Journalists are already comparing the aesthetics of the future picture with the recent hit "Challengers" by Luca Guadagnino.

The news of Beckham's film debut comes amid an ongoing family scandal. His older brother Brooklyn had previously publicly accused his parents of "controlling behavior" and attempts to destroy his marriage to Nicola Peltz. Romeo himself tries to stay away from the conflict, although the media recently discussed his fine for using his phone while driving. The reaction on social networks to his new role is still ambiguous: many critics point to the nepotism factor, and the film's annotation is called "awkward."

Filming took place in the fall of 2025 in Paris and on the Côte d'Azur. The release of "Forty Love" in France is scheduled for November 25, 2026. Studiocanal, which has worked on hits such as The Adventures of Paddington and Bridget Jones's Diary, is responsible for international sales.