Beckham is looking for a fresh challenge now that he has decided to retire from football and thinks he has what it takes to be a star in Hollywood, reported Showbizspy.
"David has always wanted to be an action film star, and Tom promised him a long time ago he can make those dreams come true. David still loved soccer but feels that now is a great time to transition into film while he's still young enough to land top-notch roles," a source said.
The sportsman is said to have his eye on a role in Tom's planned action sequel 'Mission: Impossible 5'.
David, 38, has appeared on the big screen before in the 'Goal!' trilogy playing himself when he was a member of the Real Madrid squad.
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