David Beckham will be playing a cameo role in the film ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ as the director of the epic movie, Guy Ritchie has given the former soccer star the thumbs up for his performance. But the British newspapers and some fans have a different idea:  they gave the star scathing reviews for his role.“I love him and I think he’s great on screen. I find him very talented,” says the film director Ritchie when asked if Beckham had the potential to be as good at acting as at soccer.

Ritchie’s take on the medieval legend follows King Arthur, played by Charlie Hunnam, who is robbed of his birthright and has a tough upbringing. But once he pulls the Excalibur sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy.  Beckham, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder known for his bending kicks, plays the soldier Trigger in the sword-pulling scene.

Beckham, who also had a cameo in Ritchie’s previous movie, ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’, said it was nice to be involved in the film.      
“I think people are going to love it. You know obviously with Guy’s movies you know what you’re going to get but there’s a few surprises, a bit of comedy along the way,” said Beckham.

‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ also stars actors Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou and model Poppy Delevingne.