Conversin' with Keoghan: Ringo Starr Plays Drums for Me
Actor Barry Keoghan shares an anecdote about working with former Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr. - Actor Barry Keoghan shares anecdote about working with musician Ringo Starr, who had performed drums for him.
Barry Keoghan, that handsome Irish lad (32), who's gonna play drummer extraordinaire Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles film series, absolutely gushes about his initial encounter with Starr (84). Keoghan dropped by Starr's crib, and the musician gave him a drummin' show he'll never forget, Keoghan spilled the beans on the late-night chuckle fest "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". It was like a wallop of awe, kid. "He asked me to get behind the kit, but I didn't bash the drums for Ringo," Keoghan acknowledged.
The silver screen sensation, star of flicks like "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Saltburn", confessed he was as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rockin' chairs. Couldn't even meet Starr's gaze, not at first. But that's just the job, to observationally study every idiosyncrasy under the sun. For his role, he's gotta nail Ringo Starr, not impersonate him, the actor asserted. Course, he'll be practicing those drum sticks, the thespian assured.
In November, Starr gave the thumbs up for the casting with Keoghan. It's a "winner," Starr said in a chat with the US show "Entertainment Tonight" about rumors that Keoghan would portray the drummer on the big screen. "I reckon he's polishing up his drum chops somewhere, and let's hope it's not too often," the musician grinned.
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is bringing the Beatles legacy to life with a four-picture bash, set for release in April 2028. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with the families of the late Beatle members John Lennon and George Harrison, have given film rights for their life stories and tracks.
Paul Mescal is slated to play Paul McCartney. Harris Dickinson will tackle John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn will take on George Harrison.
Mendes ("American Beauty", "1917"), who directed the likes of "James Bond: Skyfall" and "James Bond: Spectre", is planning to spin each yarn from one of the Fab Four's perspectives. The Liverpool quartet ignited Beatlemania worldwide in the 60s with tunes like "Let It Be", "Help", and "Yesterday". They called it quits in 1970.
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- Barry Keoghan, who is set to portray Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles film series, shared his exciting encounter with the real Ringo Starr on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
- As he prepares for his role, Keoghan admitted that he was as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, but he assured that he'll be practicing those drum sticks.
- Ringo Starr, upon hearing the news about Keoghan's casting, gave his approval and joked about hoping it's not too often he'll be hearing Keoghan's drumming.
- Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, known for films like "American Beauty" and "1917", is bringing the Beatles legacy to life with a four-picture film series, set for release in April 2028.
- Besides Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney will be portrayed by Paul Mescal, John Lennon by Harris Dickinson, and George Harrison by Joseph Quinn in this highly anticipated film series.
