Hangin' with Ringo: Barry Keoghan's Tale of Meeting a Legend
Actor Barry Keoghan shares anecdote about Ringo Starr playing drums for him. - Actor Barry Keoghan shares anecdote about working withmusician Ringo Starr, who provided drumming for him.
In the realm of cinematic news, Irish thespian Barry Keoghan (32) is set to don the drumsticks as legendary Beatle Ringo Starr in an upcoming film series about the Fab Four. On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Keoghan recounted his mind-blowing meeting with Starr (84), divulging how the rock legend tickled the drums for him - a moment that left the young actor utterly starstruck.
Keoghan, who's best known for his roles in films like The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Batman, confessed he was a bundle of nerves during their encounter - even struggling to make eye contact at first. But, with the role demanding nuanced observations and studying every idiosyncrasy, Keoghan averred he was there to study, not to mimic. And yes, you betcha he'll be hitting the skins as well.
Last November, Starr gave the thumbs up to Keoghan's casting. "It's great," Starr told Entertainment Tonight, adding with a chuckle, "I hope he's not taking too many drum lessons somewhere."
Sam Mendes, Oscar-winning director of American Beauty and 1917, is spearheading the project to honor the Beatles' legacy through four feature films. McCartney and Starr, along with the families of the late band members John Lennon and George Harrison, have granted the film rights to their life stories and music.
Joining Keoghan in the cast are Paul Mescal (as Paul McCartney), Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison). Mendes intends to tell each film from the perspective of one of the four musicians, evoking the cultural phenomenon that was the Beatles in the '60s with hits like "Let It Be," "Help!", and "Yesterday."
- Barry Keoghan
- Ringo Starr
- Drums
- The Beatles
- Sam Mendes
- Film series
- Eye Contact
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Hollywood
- Paul McCartney
- Music
- Nerves
- Study
- Anticipation
- The Fab Four
Insights:
- During their meeting, Keoghan observed Ringo's mannerisms closely rather than participating in a structured drum lesson.
- Keoghan shared details of the encounter on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and in interviews on YouTube.
- Barry Keoghan, while recounting his meeting with Ringo Starr, shared that he keenly observed Starr's drumming techniques to aid in his portrayal of the legendary Beatles member.
- In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Keoghan opened up about his starstruck encounter with Ringo Starr, confessing his initial difficulty in making eye contact and revealing Starr's playful demonstration of drumming for him.
- Keoghan, who is set to portray Ringo Starr in an upcoming film series about The Beatles by Sam Mendes, affirmed that he was there to study Starr's idiosyncrasies and nuances, not just to mimic him.
- Despite Ringo Starr's joking assertion that Keoghan might be taking too many drum lessons, it is confirmed that Keoghan will also be playing the drums in the film series.
