Barry Keoghan To Play Ringo Starr In Sam Mendes’ Beatles Movies, Drummer Says
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deadline.comFollowing months of speculation, The Beatles‘ Ringo Starr has confirmed that Barry Keoghan is being eyed to play him in the forthcoming series of Beatles films that Sam Mendes will direct for Sony.
When asked about the prospect by Entertainment Tonight, the iconic drummer said, “I think it’s great. I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.” We’ve reached out to Sony for comment and will report when we hear back.
We were first to report on plans for the quartet of Beatles films back in February, and casting rumors have swirled ever since.
While unconfirmed, it’s believed Paul Mescal is circling the role of Paul McCartney, with Harris Dickinson to play John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn to portray George Harrison.
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