“He Helped Us” – ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Creator Thanks David Beckham For Fame in US, Hinting at Potential Sequel

David Beckham embodies the crossover between sport and entertainment. Recently, the creator of the beloved 2000’s film “Bend It Like Beckham,” revealed a surprising connection between her movie and Becks. In an exclusive conversation, the film creator acknowledged her role in helping Beckham heighten his fame in the US. Apart from her role in Beckham’s fame, she revealed exciting news about her future plans for a potential sequel.

Revealing several instances of the popular film, and its behind-the-scenes, the famous film creator admitted to taking some credit for Beckham’s staggering success. Let’s unravel, what the creator has to offer, as the film continues to endure its popularity after two decades.

‘Bend It Like Beckham’ creator expressed her delight with David Beckham and his contribution

Bend It Like Beckham charmed the audience with its heartwarming portrayal of a young girl’s passion for soccer against South Asian cultural norms. As reported by Mirror, in an exclusive conversation, film creator Gurinder Chadha revealed some behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the film, and how Beckham helped the film achieve success across the United States. Chadha, reminiscing about the film’s success, revealed that it was David Beckham who acted as a major benefactor of the film’s success.

The filmmaker stated, “When we approached David, he was actually very supportive because he wanted to encourage more girls to play football. He didn’t know at the time, and I didn’t know, that it was going to take me about four years to get the film made, and by the time the film came out, he now had the ‘Beckham’ brand. Suddenly, he was everywhere, and I think that helped us enormously with the film.” Chadha then emphasized the fact that it was a perfect moment for the film to be launched in the US, as nobody knew Beckham at that time in America, and she initiated that.

“But because he approached us with such a sweet and kind gesture initially, it was perfect karma that when I went to the US with the film, nobody knew who he was,” the famous film creator claimed with assurance. The film went on to achieve remarkable success in the United States, thanks to David Beckham’s increasing brand value. Chadha elaborated, “So, we kind of put David on the map when the film garnered so much success. In a way, we helped him and he helped us.”

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As the movie received a positive reception in the US, it contributed to Beckham’s rising fame on American soil. Along with the intriguing revelation about Beckham’s hand in the success of the movie, Chadha hints at a potential sequel to the movie.

A potential sequel in plans

Although the creator was defiant to the idea of a sequel, she stated that there’s something in her mind, especially considering the England women’s team and their run in the last Women’s World Cup. “For the longest time, I never wanted to do a sequel. But I have to say, after the World Cup this year, and also with the EUROs a few years ago, my brain is ticking again and I have an idea in my head that I’m thinking through for the first time,” Chadha claimed.

Is there a possibility of David Beckham’s involvement in the sequel? As Chadha hinted at the sequel in the wake of the England Women’s Soccer team’s success in the Women’s World Cup, fans of both the film and the soccer icon will undoubtedly be on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the story unfolds.

With Gurinder Chadha contemplating a sequel to her iconic film, the prospect of another collaboration with David Beckham is exciting. It is one, that keeps fans and enthusiasts eagerly anticipating about the future.

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