Romeo Beckham, the 23-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham, is set to make his acting debut in the upcoming film Forty Love, a sensual gay tennis romance that will hit theaters in France on November 25, 2026. The announcement was made on June 22, 2026, by Variety.
Plot and Cast
The film follows tennis prodigy Sacha Gallo, played by Paul Kircher, who has trained under his father's guidance aiming for a major trophy in Paris. His world is upended when a charismatic rival, portrayed by Romeo Beckham, enters his life. According to the synopsis, '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.'
Directed by Pierre-Ange Carlotti, Forty Love is set on the French Riviera and stars Paul Kircher, Guillaume Canet, Catherine Deneuve, and Benjamin Voisin. The score will be handled by 070 Shake and Johan Lenox.
Production Details
The film is produced by Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, whose president Hugo Selignac described the film as 'a sensual, romantic and deeply moving romantic fable and coming-of-age story.' He added that it follows 'the demands of high-level sport, and everything that lies beneath the surface' and will be 'led by outstanding performances.' Studiocanal is co-producing and handling distribution. Chloé Marquet, Studiocanal's head of international sales for films and TV, stated: 'Carlotti's singular visual language gives the film a real edge, while its exploration of desire, competition and identity will resonate with audiences worldwide.'
A first-look image shows Romeo with a buzzcut, locking eyes with co-star Paul Kircher. Romeo, a former Brentford FC B team player who retired from football in 2024 and a Balenciaga model, has not yet publicly commented on the role.
