Romeo Beckham Makes Acting Debut in Tennis Romance ‘Forty Love’

“Forty Love” follows Sacha Gallo, a tennis prodigy training with his father for a major Paris trophy. The arrival of a charismatic rival—Romeo Beckham—forces Sacha to face an opponent beyond the court: love. The narrative calls love “a force as exhilarating as it is destabilizing,” a challenge surpassing any match. Set in high-stakes professional tennis, the film is described as a romantic fable probing identity, ambition and the emotional costs of elite sport.

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Pierre-Ange Carlotti makes his directorial debut, co-writing the script with Gaëlle Macé. Production is led by Hugo Sélignac and Paco de Bary at Chi-Fou-Mi Productions (Mediawan), co-produced with Studiocanal and Manna Studios. Romeo Beckham, son of David and Victoria, shifts from modeling for Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga to acting. Carlotti’s fashion-photography background shapes the film’s visual palette; Macé previously scripted Rebecca Zlotowski’s “A Private Life.”

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The cast includes Romeo Beckham, Paul Kircher, Guillaume Canet, Benjamin Voisin, and Catherine Deneuve in a cameo. The score is by 070 Shake and Johan Lenox.

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Studiocanal will handle worldwide sales and release “Forty Love” in France on 25 November 2026. Production partners include Chi-Fou-Mi, Mediawan, Studiocanal and Manna Studios. At Cannes 2026, Studiocanal presented a record five films.

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Producer Hugo Sélignac praised Carlotti’s “rare tenderness, melancholy and strength,” noting its fit with the film’s focus on elite sport and identity. Chloé Marquet, head of international sales, highlighted the visual edge and themes of desire, competition and identity, forecasting broad appeal. She also stressed the film’s demands on high-level sport and its global resonance.

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• “There is a rare tenderness, melancholy and strength in his images, and his move into directing felt like a natural next step to me,” — Hugo Sélignac, Producer, Chi-Fou-Mi

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• “Carlotti’s singular visual language gives the film a real edge, while its exploration of desire, competition and identity will resonate with audiences worldwide.” — Chloé Marquet, Head of International Sales, Studiocanal

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• “For the first time, he faces an opponent of an entirely different nature — love,” — Synopsis of “Forty Love.”

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• “A force as exhilarating as it is destabilizing — and far more dangerous than anything he has encountered on the court.” — Synopsis of “Forty Love.”

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Beckham’s debut links fashion, sport and cinema, likely drawing varied audiences. The film adds to the sports-romance genre, exploring ambition versus emotional vulnerability. It also leverages Beckham’s brand for cross-industry marketing, potentially boosting box-office returns in Europe and Asia.

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All source material presents a consistent description of the film’s premise, cast, and production details; no contradictory information was identified.

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After its 25 Nov French debut, Studiocanal will pursue international distribution. Observers expect further festival screenings and expansion into Europe and North America.

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