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Finneas & Nell Mescal Star on Fanning's New Show
30 Nov
Summary
- Finneas O'Connell learns to play bass guitar upside down for Beatles biopic.
- Nell Mescal discusses her brother's challenges with Beatles biopics.
- Dave Fanning previews his show's sixth season with music industry guests.
The sixth season of Dave Fanning's music show is set to air, featuring notable guests such as Finneas O'Connell and Nell Mescal. O'Connell is reportedly facing a unique challenge in preparing for a role as Paul McCartney in upcoming Beatles biopics, needing to learn to play a left-handed bass guitar upside down. His sister, Nell, shared details about his difficulties during an interview.
Fanning, a lifelong Beatles enthusiast, shared his anticipation and reservations about the ambitious project, which grants full life story and music rights for the first time. While he remains a devoted fan, he questions the viability of four separate biopics focusing on each band member, due to be released by 2028.
Beyond the Beatles, Fanning also discussed his views on Bob Dylan's live performances, which he finds consistently disappointing despite his admiration for the artist. He also touched upon new music from U2 and the recent shake-up at RTÉ Radio 1, expressing support for the changes made by director Patricia Monahan.
