Actor Barry Keoghan recounts personal experience of Ringo Starr performing on drums for him. - Actor Barry Keoghan revealed that Ringo Starr, the legendary Beatles drummer, accompanied him on drums in a musical performance.
Barry Keoghan's Enthralling Encounter with Ringo Starr
In a captivating turn of events, Irish actor Barry Keoghan (32), who'sapped to play drummer Ringo Starr in an upcoming film series about the Beatles, shares his astonishing encounter with the music legend.
During a chat on the US talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Keoghan divulged that he visited Starr (84) at his home, where the drumming maestro treated him to a personal show. Keoghan was left spellbound, stating it was a moment he'll never forget. "He asked me to play, but I didn't drum for Ringo," the actor confessed, adding to the anticipation.
Nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof, Keoghan admitted he couldn't even muster the courage to look Starr in the eye at the start. But this wasn't just about learning cues; it was about delving deep into understanding the quirks that made Starr, Starr.
For his role, Keoghan focuses on portraying the man, not an imitation. Of course, he'll also strike up the drums, he assured.
November last year, Starr welcomed the casting with open arms. "It's great," Starr shared with the US show "Entertainment Tonight". "I hope he's not taking too many drum lessons somewhere," the musician added with a chuckle.
Directed by the illustrious Sam Mendes ("American Beauty", "1917"), the Beatles film series promises to pay homage to the band's story through four feature films. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of the late band members John Lennon and George Harrison have granted the film rights to their life story and music.
Joining Keoghan as bandmates, Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson will embody John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison.
Mendes aims to narrate each film from the perspective of one of the four musicians, offering a unique portrayal of the Liverpool quartet that sparked Beatlemania worldwide in the 1960s with hits like "Let It Be", "Help", and "Yesterday". Their journey ended in 1970.
Screenwriters Jack Thorne ("Adolescence"), Jez Butterworth ("Jerusalem" and "Edge of Tomorrow"), and Peter Straughan ("Conclave") assist Mendes in bringing this ambitious project to life. The production is supported by Apple Corps, a significant endorsement.
So, fasten your seatbelts as we journey through the lives of the Beatles, with Barry Keoghan masquerading as the ever-charming Ringo Starr.
Cast:* Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr* Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney* Harris Dickinson as John Lennon* Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
Director:* Sam Mendes
Production Company:* Neal Street Productions (Pippa Harris, Julie Pastor)
Music Label:* Apple Corps
Film Series Release Date:* April 2028 (weekly releases)
♪ I'm gonna practice playing like Ringo Starr, as I'm gonna be a star in movies-and-tv. ✨ Barry Keoghan, who is set to portray Ringo in an upcoming Beatles film series, confessed he couldn't even look Starr in the eye during their meeting.
Ringo Starr, favorably receiving the casting news, shared his excitement, "I hope he's not taking too many drum lessons somewhere."
