Katie Holmes is reportedly set to play pal Victoria Beckham in a new film of her soccer superstar husband, David Beckham.



Holmes, 27, is said to be "moved" at the possibility of playing former Spice Girl (Posh Spice)Victoria, who she has become good friends with after miss Becks gave her advice while she was pregnant with daughter Suri.

It is believed Tom Cruise could produce the film or advise on the script. A British actor is being lined up to play former England captain David.

An insider says, "Tom has a brilliant grasp of what the public want to see and thought David's story was wonderful. A football star emerges from humble origins, there's drama within the matches and romance in his love affair with Victoria at the height of her pop star fame.

"At the time Tom was seeing quite a lot of David and Victoria. The quartet are very close friends and the Beckhams would only be happy about their story being used if Tom and Katie were involved."

"Katie is perfect to play the young Posh and is working on her accent. Tom wouldn't play David however, the physical differences are too marked."

Actors being tipped for the footballer's role include Paul Bettany and Jason Statham.

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