Rockin' with the Fab Four: Barry Keoghan's Encounter with Ringo Starr for the Upcoming Biopic
Keoghan States: Starr Performed Drums for Him - Actor Barry Keoghan experienced drumming section under legendary musician Ringo Starr
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of fame and drums! Barry Keoghan, the talented lad from Ireland, known for his roles in "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Saltburn", has shared an unforgettable tale from his recent encounter with the legendary Ringo Starr. This anecdote is part of Keoghan's preparation for portraying Starr in Sam Mendes' upcoming biopic series about the iconic band, the Beatles.
Imagine stepping into the abode of a musical legend, take a deep breath, and prepare to absorb every quirk and nuance. That's exactly what Keoghan did when he paid a visit to Starr's house. The mission? To study the living legend up close, to capture the essence of Starr, not just make a carbon copy.
The icing on the cake? Starr himself volunteered to play the drums for Keoghan. Now, that's what you call living the dream! Even though Keoghan initially felt a tad nervous, he described Starr as absolutely lovely during their time together.
This Beatles biopic series, helmed by none other than the Oscar-winning director, Sam Mendes, is part of a four-film tribute to the Fab Four. The series will feature some other big names too, like Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon[1][2].
- Barry Keoghan
- Ringo Starr
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- Sam Mendes
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- Paul McCartney
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PS: If you're wondering about Keoghan's drumming skills, rest assured, he's been honing his craft (and dodging the drumsticks, we're guessing).
[1] "Barry Keoghan Cast as Ringo Starr in Biopic Series About The Beatles". Screen Rant. Retrieved February 10, 2023. https://screenrant.com/barry-keoghan-ringo-starr-beatles-biopic/
[2] "Sam Mendes Set to Direct a Beatles Film Series". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2023. https://variety.com/2023/film/news/sam-mendes-beatles-film-series-1235532353/
Barry Keoghan has been preparing to portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' upcoming film series about The Beatles, by practicing his drumming skills and spending time with Starr himself. When Keoghan visited Starr's house, the music legend generously offered to play the drums for him. Keoghan described Starr as lovely during their time together, and the encounter no doubt added to his excitement for the role. The biopic series, which is part of a four-film tribute to The Beatles, also features other big names such as Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.
