Barry Keoghan apparently set to play Sir Ringo Starr in four biopics about The Beatles
After months of speculation that Barry Keagon was attached to the upcoming film series, Sir Ringo Starr has seemingly teased the 'Saltburn' actor will indeed play him in Sir Sam Mendes' four biopics about The Beatles.
Barry Keoghan is apparently set to play Sir Ringo Starr in four biopics about The Beatles.
The ‘Saltburn’ actor, 32, was previously rumoured to be in the mix to play the legendary drummer in the upcoming movie series about the iconic band, and now Starr, 84, has seemingly suggested that Keoghan has indeed signed on to play him in the films.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight about the actor’s rumoured involvement in the project, Ringo said: “I think it’s great.
“I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.”
The ‘Dunkirk’ star was first linked to the movies - which will to be helmed by ‘Skyfall’ director Sir Sam Mendes - in February, with Deadline reporting that Keoghan would portray the drummer, while ‘Gladiator II’ actor Paul Mescal and Babygirl’s Harris Dickinson would play Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon respectively.
While the outlet reported Charlie Rowe was in negotiations to appear as George Harrison, it was later rumoured that Mescal’s fellow ‘Gladiator II’ star Joseph Quinn was instead chosen by Mendes to play the guitarist.
A source told UK newspaper The Sun: “Joe is an incredible actor. It's a massive role, but Sam is delighted to have him on board.”
Each of the four films will focus on one member of The Beatles, and will tell the story of the band through their eyes.
The projects mark the first time that Apple Corps Ltd and The Beatles – Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr and the families of John Lennon and Harrison – have granted full-life story and music rights for a scripted movie.
