A Tale with Ringo Starr: Meet Barry Keoghan's Unforgettable Encounter
Actor Barry Keoghan shares anecdote of Ringo Starr playing drums for him - Actor Barry Keoghan reveals Ringo Starr performed drums in his production
Barry Keoghan, the 32-year-old Irish actor, had the rare opportunity to meet none other than Ringo Starr, the former Beatles drummer, during a visit to his home. Sharing the story on the renowned talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Keoghan couldn't help but marvel at the encounter.
The moment was surreal, as Starr even took out his drums and gave Keoghan a brief demonstration of his unique style. Although Keoghan admitted he was too nervous to play along, he managed to observe every nuance of Starr's performance.
"I wasn't drumming for Ringo, but I sure was watching him," Keoghan said with a smile. He expressed that his primary goal was to learn and understand Ringo Starr's essence, rather than mimicking him. After all, he's not just portraying a character, but an iconic personality.
While Keoghan might not have picked up a pair of drumsticks during the meeting, Ringo Starr's welcome was just as warm. In an interview with "Entertainment Tonight," the musician voiced his approval of Keoghan's casting and even joked about the possibility of the actor taking too many drum lessons.
Sam Mendes, the esteemed director responsible for works like "1917" and "American Beauty," is leading the production of a four-part film series about the Beatles. The film rights for the fabric of their lives and music have been granted by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of the late band members, John Lennon and George Harrison. The series is set to offer an in-depth perspective on each of the four musicians.
Besides Keoghan, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn have been cast as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison, respectively. This ambitious project promises to bring the unforgettable story of the Beatles to life, rekindling the magic of the '60s and the legendary hits like "Let It Be," "Help," and "Yesterday."
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While Keoghan might be new to the world of drumming, he's no stranger to versatility. Beyond acting, he's an avid boxer. However, his experience with drums is limited, and he's leaning more on observation than practice for his role as Ringo Starr.
During his meeting with Starr, the conversation stretched beyond drums and coffee, offering a chance for Keoghan to connect with the legendary musician on a personal level. Keoghan stressed that this approach was essential for him to truly embody the character he's portraying.
- Barry Keoghan, while expressing his admiration for the encounter, admitted that he was too nervous to play drums with Ringo Starr, instead choosing to observe his unique style.
- In an interview with "Entertainment Tonight", Ringo Starr voiced his approval of Keoghan's casting, joking about the possibility of the actor taking too many drum lessons.
- Keoghan, despite being new to the world of drumming, has been cast as Ringo Starr in an upcoming four-part film series about the Beatles, which promises to bring their unforgettable story to life.
- While Keoghan may not have picked up drumsticks during his meeting with Starr, he has found other ways to connect with the legendary musician, such as their conversations beyond drums and coffee, to help him truly embody the character he's portraying.
