Barry Keoghan Geeks Out Over Hang with Ringo Starr
Actor Barry Keoghan was privileged to have Ringo Starr play the drums for him. - Actor Barry Keoghan shares that he was fortunate to have Ringo Starr perform drums for him.
You'd think meeting a living legend would be nerves-wracking, but for Irish thespian Barry Keoghan (32), it was a dream come true. Keoghan, who's taking on the role of drummer Ringo Starr in an upcoming Beatles biopic series, got the chance to hang with the man himself - and let's just say, the excitement was electrifying!
Appearing on the U.S. talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Keoghan regaled the audience with tales from his encounter with Starr (84) at the latter's abode. In a twist worthy of the Beatles themselves, Starr lent his drums for a little impromptu jam session! But don't worry, us mere mortals, Keoghan refrained from drumming for the living Beatle, despite the invitation.
Star of films like "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Saltburn", Keoghan confessed to being a bundle of anxious energy. He admitted he couldn't even make eye contact with the iconic musician at first. But hey, that's part of the gig—observing and scribing every quirk to nail the role. For him, it's about portraying the man, not an imitation. However, he's also been hitting the drums hard, working on perfecting his rhythm for the part.
Last year, Starr gave his seal of approval to the casting. Speaking on "Entertainment Tonight", Starr quipped, "I hope he's not taking too many drum lessons somewhere!" The jovial drummer hinted that Keoghan's depiction is highly anticipated.
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes (of "American Beauty" and "1917" fame) will helm this ambitious four-part film series. With the blessings of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of the late band members John Lennon and George Harrison, Mendes plans to dive deep into the Beatles' storied journey.
We can look forward to Paul Mescal essaying the role of Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson depicting John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn taking on George Harrison. Mendes aims to construct each film from the perspective of one of the four musicians, shining a light on their unique experiences that fueled the worldwide Beatlemania phenomenon of the '60s. Classic tunes like "Let It Be", "Help", and "Yesterday" may just find their way into these movies, taking us back to the fabulous era of the Beatles.
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- Barry Keoghan, who will portray Ringo Starr in an upcoming Beatles biopic series, had an electrifying encounter with the legendary drummer himself during a jam session at Starr's home.
- Despite being a bundle of anxious energy, Keoghan confessed he couldn't make eye contact with Starr at first, but he's been practicing hard to perfect his drumming for the film.
- In a light-hearted moment, Ringo Starr joked about Keoghan taking too many drum lessons while speaking on Entertainment Tonight, indicating his highly anticipated depiction in the movies-and-tv realm of entertainment.
- Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, who will helm the ambitious four-part film series, plans to delve deep into the Beatles' story with the active involvement and blessings of all surviving band members, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of the late John Lennon and George Harrison.
