He sure can play tennis but can he act? It has been reported that Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal is set to play a small role in the upcoming Steven Spielberg produced movie, The Trial of the Chicago 7.

The movie is based on the trials of the protesters at the 1968 Democratic convention, it is reported shooting is to begin in January 2009 and Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Supremacy) will take on directing duties.

Will Smith, Kevin Space, Taye Diggs and Tiffany Pollard (yes reality queen also known as New York) have been rumored to star in the movie, due out December 2009.

Meanwhile if you can’t wait to see Nadal on the big screen, check out the star in all his glory while vacationing on his private yacht.

Is Nadal a good casting choice?