Move over ‘Heated Rivalry’, Romeo Beckham, son of football legend David Beckham, is here to scorch screens with his acting debut in the upcoming film ‘Forty Love’.The former athlete and model is now making his acting debut in the upcoming French film ‘Forty Love’, and the steamy trailer that debuted online on Thursday has left fans wanting more. As per reports, the film explores a tennis rivalry that develops into a dark romance. The trailer features Romeo in a striking new avatar as a charismatic rival to a rising tennis star played by Paul Kircher.The film follows Sacha Gallo (Kircher), a tennis prodigy who has been training with his father in the hope of winning a major trophy in Paris. His ambitions are disrupted by the arrival of a new opponent, played by Romeo. As their competitive relationship evolves, the rivalry gives way to an intense and complicated romance.The film’s synopsis reads: ‘For the first time, he faces an opponent of an entirely different nature – love. A force as exhilarating as it is destabilising – and far more dangerous than anything he has encountered on the court.’While Kircher’s character speaks French, Romeo’s dialogue is in English. The actor also gets an opportunity to showcase his tennis skills on screen.Romeo, initially pursued football before turning to tennis at the age of 12. Although he did not pursue the sport professionally, and went on to become a model and land gigs with several international brands.Directed by fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti, ‘Forty Love’ also stars Guillaume Canet, Benjamin Voisin and Catherine Deneuve. The film is scheduled to release in French cinemas on November 25, with international release dates yet to be announced.
