Actor Barry Keoghan Shares Unforgettable Encounter with the Legendary Ringo Starr
Actor Barry Keoghan shares anecdote about working with famed musician Ringo Starr, who performed drums for him. - Actor Barry Keoghan shares experience of having Ringo Starr perform drums for him
Irish thespian, Barry Keoghan (32), known for his appearances in "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Saltburn," shared his jaw-dropping meeting with rock legend Ringo Starr (84), the man he's set to portray in an upcoming Beatles biopic. During a chat on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Keoghan reminisced about his visit to Starr's abode, where the drummer played a private concert just for him.
Amidst excitement, Keoghan admitted to feeling nervous – almost to the point of being tongue-tied. He confessed that he couldn't even look Starr in the eyes at first. But, hey, that's acting, right? You gotta study every quirk to deliver an authentic performance. And Keoghan is determined to portray the person, not just an imitation. Of course, there will be practice on the drums, assured the budding musician.
Last November, Starr expressed his approval of Keoghan's casting. "Great," said Starr in an interview with "Entertainment Tonight," smiling about rumors that Keoghan would portray the drummer on the big screen. "I hope he's not taking too many drum lessons," he added with a chuckle.
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes (who's directed the likes of "American Beauty" and "1917") aims to tell the captivating story of the Beatles through four feature films. The surviving members, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with the families of the late band members, John Lennon and George Harrison, have granted the film rights to their life story and music.
Paul Mescal is set to play McCartney, Harris Dickinson will embody Lennon, and Joseph Quinn will personify Harrison. The Liverpool quartet, known for igniting Beatlemania worldwide in the 1960s with hits like "Let It Be," "Help," and "Yesterday," disbanded in 1970.
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Insights:
- Keoghan visited Starr's residence and witnessed a private drum session, an encounter he described as both thrilling and nerve-wracking.
- Keoghan chose observation over performance during the meeting, focusing on studying Starr's techniques and mannerisms for an authentic portrayal.
- Barry Keoghan, inspired by Ringo Starr's private drum session, intends to meticulously observe Starr for an authentic portrayal in the upcoming Beatles biopic.
- Knowing that Ringo Starr approved of his casting, Keoghan is determined to practice diligently on the drums, striving for precision in both music and acting.
- As the production team gears up for Sam Mendes' ambitious film series on The Beatles, unforgettable scenes from L.A. will likely emerge, such as Keoghan's encounter with Ringo Starr.
- The upcoming film series, told through the lives of the four Beatles members and their respective families, has the potential to be as iconic as earlier Mendes works like "American Beauty" and "1917."
- As Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the other surviving members grant the film team the rights to their life stories and music, celebrity status is on the horizon for Keoghan, Mescal, Dickinson, and Quinn, showcasing their talent in artists' biopics as well as movies-and-TV.
