Romeo Beckham is officially entering his acting career, and his first project already sounds like it could be the new obsession for fans of sports dramas, slow-burn tension, and beautiful people having emotional crises in Paris.
Studiocanal has published the first look Forty Loveis a new French romantic drama directed by acclaimed fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti in his feature directorial debut. And yes, the premise is just as interesting.
According to varietyThe film stars Beckham alongside French actors Paul Kircher, Guillaume Canet and Benjamin Voisin, and also stars screen legend Catherine Deneuve.
Tennis rivalry grows bigger
at the center of Forty Love Sacha Gallo is a tennis superstar who has spent her life training with her father to achieve one goal: winning a major title in Paris.
Everything changes when a charming new rival, played by Romeo Beckham, enters his orbit. But this isn’t your typical sports movie where you beat your opponents on the court. Instead, the story takes a more interesting turn.
According to the official synopsis, Sasha discovers that the biggest challenge she’s ever faced isn’t competition. It’s love. Suddenly, ambition, identity, and desire intertwine in unexpected ways, forcing him to confront emotions far more complex than winning a trophy.
Honestly? They cast us in a gay tennis drama.
Romeo Beckham is expanding beyond fashion
This will be Beckham’s first acting role, but he’s not used to being in the spotlight.
The son of David and Victoria Beckham, he has spent years building a career in the fashion industry, modeling for luxury brands such as Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
Now he’s stepping into a whole new creative realm.
When can I watch it?
French audiences will also be watching. Forty Love It will first be released in theaters on November 25th. An international release schedule has not yet been announced.
For now, I’ll just add “A Queer Tennis Romance Starring Romeo Beckham Set in Paris” to my ever-growing list of must-see movies.
Source: Gayety – gayety.com
