London, Sep 2 (IANS) Robert Pattinson locked lips with American actress Christina Ricci for a steamy scene in their latest film ‘Bel Ami’.

Pattinson, who is dating his ‘Twilight’ co-star Kristen Stewart, plays the role of a penniless journalist who beds a string of posh women. Ricci is one of the women in the film, reports thesun.co.uk.

The film is based on 19th century author Guy de Maupassant’s novel of the same name.

Pattinson, who plays Georges Duroy, has also shot bed scenes with actress Uma Thurman for the movie.

‘Bel Ami’ is expected to hit the screens next year.