Kidman wants Beckham for movie

Nicole Kidman wants football star David Beckham to appear in her new movie Australia as a "hunky labourer", according to reports.

The actress watched Beckham play for his team LA Galaxy recently and was impressed with his muscular physique.

A source said: "Nicole thinks David would be perfect to play a labourer in the film, and director Baz Luhrmann agrees.

"It would only be a small part and Nicole is hoping David might consider it."

Australia is a World War II musical epic which stars Kidman as an English aristocrat who falls in love with a rugged Australian, played by Hugh Jackman.

Beckham, who has cameoed in a couple of films, has previously insisted he does not want to forge an acting career.

He said: "I never wanted to be an actor. It has never appealed to me. When I finish my soccer career what I want to do most is spend more time with my sons and Victoria and do some work for good causes."