Victoria Beckham is reportedly “thrilled” that she is set to star in Tom Cruise’s new Scientology film – as an alien bride. `The Thetan’ – self-funded by Tom after being rejected by all the major film studios – is based on the bizarre sci-fi cult which believes in alien life forms. A source says, “Victoria is really hoping to make a go of it in Hollywood. This could be the perfect start for her, with good pal Tom Cruise in charge.” The 32-year-old – who made her first attempt at acting in the 1997 Spice Girls movie ‘Spice World’ – will play the bride of an alien leader called a thetan, which Scientologists claim is an immortal spiritual being, present in all humans. Tom is said to have picked Victoria for the role after being impressed by her “comic genius”. [22 December 2006]