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Barry Keoghan To Play Ringo Starr
Barry Keoghan to play Ringo Starr in the much-anticipated Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes, as reportedly confirmed by the legendary drummer himself. Keoghan, known for his roles in Saltburn and The Banshees of Inisherin, joins the project after months of speculation surrounding its cast.
Sam Mendes
Acclaimed director Sam Mendes behind 1917 and Skyfall said in October that he is working on an ambitious four-film series with each focussing on a different member of The Beatles. Mendes’s main concentration until 2028 is these films, which will cross and together tell the band’s story. Speaking on the Variety’s Stagecraft podcast, Mendes referred to the effort as his “next big movie-making endeavour.”
Official Casting Calls
Although official casting calls are still under development, there have been speculations on the main cast. While The InSneider said that Harris Dickinson (Triangle of Sadness) is slated to play John Lennon and Charlie Rowe (Slow Horses), Paul Mescal might play Paul McCartney, per past suggestions of The Hollywood Reporter.
Hype
Already generating a lot of hype, this massive endeavour which is expected to feature Barry Keoghan promises to bring the narrative of the Fab Four to life never before possible. Beatles fans all around eagerly anticipate what is shaping up to be a cinematic masterpiece with a great cast and brilliant director guiding us.
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He discovered the gem when he was 12 years old and still has it now, claiming it to be why he fell in love with music. He likes to play disc golf when he's not writing about music. He is a one-of-a-kind individual who is always the first to bust out his air guitar on the dance-floor.
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