Act it like Beckham: star set for Hollywood
First it was Vinnie Jones, now it seems Guy Ritchie is trying to launch the acting career of a second soccer star.
The directorĀ has cast David Beckham, who retired from soccer in 2013, in a minor role inĀ his upcoming epic about King Arthur.
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Beckham will appear as a āBlackleg Leaderā in the film Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur, which also stars Charlie Hunnam and Jude Law.
The 40-year-old has already appeared in one of Ritchieās filmsĀ with a cameo role in this yearāsĀ The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Beckham said he was aware he might cop criticism for his acting in the film.
āI am very aware that many sportsmen and other celebrities have turned their hand to acting and failed,ā he said.
āI can deal with most things. I am a well known person, so I have got used to the criticism.ā
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