14 November,2013 12:23 PM IST | | ANI
The 38-year-old former footballer was approached by the director for the speaking part, the Mirror reported.
David Beckham. Pic/ AFP
Beckham, who has been tipped to act since he retired from football in May, filmed the scenes in London's South Kensington.
A source has revealed that the footy ace was "extremely nervous", as he prepared for his new career.
The insider added that Ritchie was delighted to get to Beckham before Matthew Vaughan, who is rumored to cast the footballer in his upcoming film âThe Secret Service'.
Rumours are rife that Beckham will do âThe Secret Service' at a later date. (