Barry Keoghan's 'Wow' Moment with Ringo Starr
Actor Barry Keoghan shares about his musical encounter with legendary drummer Ringo Starr. - Actor Barry Keoghan shares tales of working with legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr
Irish actor Barry Keoghan, who'll play drummer Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles film series, can't help but gush over his encounter with the legend. Keoghan spilled the beans on the US talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" about his visit to Starr's pad, where the rock star banged those drums for him! It was a jaw-dropping moment, Keoghan exclaimed.
Yup, you heard that right! Keoghan, star of films like "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Saltburn", confessed he was all nerves. He couldn't even muster up the courage to look Starr in the eye at first. But hey, that's his gig—to absorb every nuance of his subjects. For his role, he aims to portray the man, not some cheap imitation. But of course, you better believe he'll be sweatin' away, practicing those drums too, the actor confirmed.
Last November, Starr himself gave the green light to the casting of Keoghan as Starr. The 84-year-old rockerphaser called it "great" on the US show "Entertainment Tonight" about reports of Keoghan portraying him on screen, adding with a chuckle, "I hope he's not taking too many drum lessons somewhere."
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is helming the Beatles story with four feature films. 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 will play Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson will tackle John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn will portray George Harrison. The films will reportedly provide a perspective from each of the four musicians. The Liverpool quartet ignited Beatlemania worldwide in the '60s with hits like "Let It Be", "Help", and "Yesterday". They disbanded in 1970.
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Insights:
- When Keoghan visited Starr at his home, Starr spontaneously offered a rare, first-hand demonstration of his drumming skills[1][4].
- Keoghan was so starstruck by Starr that he couldn't even look him in the eye initially[1][3].
- Keoghan's encounter with Starr served as a valuable source of inspiration for him as he prepared to embody Starr in the upcoming Beatles biopic series[1][2].
- Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Ringo Starr, the legendary drummer, will be seen strumming his drums in a demonstrative fashion, as Barry Keoghan, the actor portraying him in the upcoming Beatles film series, recounted in Los Angeles on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show.
- Keith Keoghan, who will portray Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles film series, was awe-struck by the drumming demo provided by the rock star himself during their encounter in Los Angeles, adding fuel to his determination to bring a compelling and genuine depiction of Starr to the big screen.
- In the film series helmed by acclaimed director Sam Mendes, the Beatles' illustrious story will unfold through the perspectives of each band member, with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison brought to life by actors Barrington Keoghan, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn respectively.
- With the given insights and the enthusiastic involvement of celebrities like Ringo Starr, along with the families of the late band members, it's safe to say that the upcoming Beatles biopic series will undoubtedly shine a light on the Beatles' unparalleled music and their impact on the world of entertainment.
