Rockin' with Ringo: Barry Keoghan's Astonishing Encounter with the Living Legacy
Actor Barry Keoghan shares an anecdote about Ringo Starr playing drums for him. - Actor Barry Keoghan shared that Ringo Starr, iconic Beatles drummer, performed drums for him.
Barry Keoghan, the charismatic 32-year-old Irish thespian nestled in the limelight for his upcoming role as renowned Beatle, Ringo Starr, gushes about his extraordinary meeting with the rock 'n' roll royalty. In an intimate visit to Starr's abode, the octogenarian drum maestro treated Keoghan to a private drum session, leaving the young actor starstruck.
Before this epic encounter, Keoghan confessed to being tongue-tied and jittery, his eyes riveted to the floor, an inevitable consequence of mingling with musical greatness. But his role demands thorough observation, and he wasn't about to miss a single quirk of the legendary percussionist.
During this momentous tête-à-tête, Starr unveiled his drumming chops, even inviting Keoghan to join in the rhythm. Though Keoghan felt he wasn't quite ready to perform alongside the Beatles legend, he bowed to the opportunity, taking it as an invaluable learning experience.
As he embarks on this amazing journey, Keoghan won't just be mimicking Starr; his mission is to encapsulate the man behind the legendary persona. To achieve this, he's honing his drumming skills, aiming to embody the essence of Starr while adding his unique twist to the character.
Last November, the news of Keoghan bagging the part brought a smile to Starr's face. When asked about the casting, he jokingly expressed hope that Keoghan wasn't secretly practicing his drumbeats somewhere.
The upcoming film series, masterminded by the prolific Sam Mendes, will pay a grand homage to the legend of the Beatles with four cinematic installments plucking at the heartstrings of each band member’s personal journey. The film rights to their extraordinary lives and music have been granted by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of the late John Lennon and George Harrison.
Besides Keoghan, Paul Mescal will take on the role of Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson has been chosen to embody John Lennon, with Joseph Quinn playing George Harrison.
With Mendes, the visionary director behind hits such as "American Beauty," "1917," the Bond flicks "Skyfall," and "Spectre," at the helm, each film promises to deliver the tale from the perspective of one of the four musicians. The Liverpool quartet shaped ‘60s pop culture with iconic hits like "Let It Be," "Help!," and "Yesterday," before disbanding in 1970.
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- Barry Keoghan, embarking on his role as Ringo Starr in the upcoming film series, is determined to capture not just the legend, but the man behind it, a task he's taken upon by practicing his drumming skills meticulously.
- Amidst his dramatic preparations, Keoghan found himself in an intimate session with the Beatles legend, Ringo Starr, who showcased his drumming prowess during their enchanting encounter.
- Jokingly, Starr recently confessed his hope that Keoghan wasn't secretly practicing his drumbeats, a comment that underscored the young thespian's fiery dedication to the role.
- As a part of a grand homage to the Beatles, the film series, masterminded by Sam Mendes, will delve into the personal journeys of each band member, including Ringo Starr and his iconic days behind the drums.
- This Academy Award-winning director's (Sam Mendes) selection of Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn to portray the legendary quartet speaks volumes about the promise of their respective performances, bringing '60s pop culture and timeless music back to life in a four-part movie extravaganza.
