Date: 22nd July 2002

Beckham Denies Film Role


David Beckham has denied that he will take part in Red Light Runners, a British heist movie. The film's co-producer, Michael Madsen of Reservoir Dogs fame, had approached Becks with the idea but was turned down. A spokesperson for the film said that Beckham's involvement had been mentioned 'for legal reasons' – and handily netting the film an enormous amount of publicity at the same time. Having failed to sign England captain Becks, Madsen went on to secure Vinnie Jones, the footballer-turned-movie hardman, who seems more naturally suited to play the part of an assassin. People that are definitely appearing in the film are Eddie Izzard, DJ Sara Cox and EastEnders bad boy Martin Kemp.

Source: Press Release