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Barry Keoghan Gets Ringo Starr's Blessing for Beatles Biopic Role
8 Jul
Summary
- Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr in a new Sam Mendes biopic.
- Ringo Starr met Keoghan at his home and expressed confidence in him.
- The four-part Beatles series is scheduled for a 2028 cinema release.
Barry Keoghan has officially earned Ringo Starr's approval for the role of the Beatles drummer in an upcoming biopic. The four-part series, helmed by director Sam Mendes, will feature Keoghan as Starr.
Starr recently met with Keoghan, describing the encounter as a casual hangout. He shared his positive impression of the actor, stating, "He's such a fine actor. I think I'm in good hands." Starr emphatically confirmed his belief that Keoghan will excel in the part.
The cast includes Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Production for the highly anticipated series has commenced, with the films slated to premiere in cinemas in April 2028.
This news comes as Starr, who recently celebrated his 86th birthday on July 7th, engaged in his customary "Peace and Love" global birthday celebration. Videos shared on his social media showed fans worldwide participating in the festivities.
